r/HikingWithKids is a subreddit with 6k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses kids, hiking, toddler, family, and carrier, and they frequently recommend/review bug spray, sleeping pad, and trail runners.
All about Hiking, Trekking, Backpacking or Rambling with kids!
A community to discuss tips, tactics, successes and failures for taking little ones on overnight hikes or longer treks. Also more remote and self sufficient 4WD camping.
Sharing your knowledge, support, understanding and empathy with people who understand the unique challenges of parenting in these situations.
Popular Themes in r/HikingWithKids
#1
Advice Requests
: "Had a great 8km hike with my 4y/o and girlfriend last week! Any tips for hiking shoes for kids?"
33 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Harness for Hiking with Toddler?"
15 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Okay reddit don't let me down"
2 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "UK peops - Deuter Kid Comfort Pro at a great price online currently"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/HikingWithKids
#1
Kids
: "Had a great 8km hike with my 4y/o and girlfriend last week! Any tips for hiking shoes for Kids?"
52 posts
#2
Hiking
: "just turned 3, her first time Hiking (not carried) on a backpacking trip. she did great 🥰"
44 posts
#3
Toddler
: "Trip report: Bikepacking + backpacking + Toddler + dog"
20 posts
#4
Family
: "Packing miracle: I have ADHD and dysautonomia, our backpacking trip is in 3 days, and our Family of 5 is completely packed down to the hotel bag for the night before. I did not have a meltdown or trigger a flare. 🙌🏻 Just needed to share with people who understand the magnitude of this feat."
18 posts
#5
Carrier
: "He has been to tolerating his Carrier and bunting for up to 2 hour as long as he can spend 30 minutes Napping. What do you guys do with a 9 month old when they want out of the Carrier but you're not that close the car?"
15 posts
#6
Gear
: "Finally getting back on the trails with 7 m/o. What do you do for sun protection? Any other tips?"
12 posts
#7
Backpacking
: "just turned 3, her first time hiking (not carried) on a Backpacking trip. she did great 🥰"
11 posts
#8
Baby
: "Got a cranky Baby in the carrier?"
8 posts
#9
Hikes
: "Kids' favorite Hikes in CO?"
7 posts
#10
Tips
: "“TMI” Hiking Tips for Women - not necessarily related to kids, but I rarely see people discussing getting their period, underwear, bras, bathroom use, etc on trails. So I made my own post about it! What are your thoughts?"
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/HikingWithKids
Bug Spray
5 reviews
#1
Picaridin
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Herbal Armor
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Sawyer
4.0★ from 1 review
Sleeping Pad
2 reviews
#1
Therm-a-Rest
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Alps Mountaineering
4.0★ from 1 review
Trail Runners
2 reviews
#1
Altra
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Keen CNX
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/HikingWithKids
#1
North America
: "just turned 3, her first time hiking (not carried) on a backpacking trip. she did great 🥰"
159 posts
#2
Europe
: "Had a great 8km hike with my 4y/o and girlfriend last week! Any tips for hiking shoes for kids?"
13 posts
#3
UK
: "4 miles to the woods, some new skills taught, a play and 4 miles back. Good times"
6 posts
#4
Oceania
: "5km hike with 4y.o. to Vallejo Gantner Hut, High Country Victoria, Australia"
4 posts
#5
Australia
: "Overnighter, Litchfield, NT, Australia"
4 posts
#6
Africa
: "7 hours hike in Uganda"
1 post
#7
Central Asia
: "Wadi Lajab in Saudi Arabia"
1 post
Member Growth in r/HikingWithKids
Yearly
+2k members(64.5%)
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Last updated: June 10, 2026