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
: "Advice Please"
8 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Toddler gear for hiking / bumbling around the woods?"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/HikingWithKids
#1
Kids
52 posts
#2
Hiking
44 posts
#3
Toddler
: "Olympic vs Mount Rainier NP with a Toddler?"
20 posts
#4
Family
18 posts
#5
Carrier
: "Carrier question"
15 posts
#6
Gear
12 posts
#7
Backpacking
11 posts
#8
Baby
: "Toddler carrier"
8 posts
#9
Hikes
7 posts
#10
Tips
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
: "Rough expectations for age?"
99 posts
#2
Europe
: "Carrier Fit Check"
20 posts
#3
UK
: "Would you recommend the Osprey Poco Plus?"
4 posts
#4
Oceania
: "Kona - Easy Walking Trail with Stroller and some shade"
4 posts
#5
Central Asia
: "4 year old made it to Annapurna Base Camp"
1 post
#6
South East Asia
: "Structured backpacks for hot weather recommendations and tips"
1 post
Member Growth in r/HikingWithKids
Yearly
+2k members(37.2%)
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Last updated: September 11, 2026