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| Subject | Date Asked |
| duffle/back pack wheeled soft sided | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Is there such a thing as a travel/sport duffle about 30 inches long without rigid frame and only ... A: LL Bean has some great duffle bags, in all sizes. The larger ones have wheels. We've had a couple ... | |
| backpack hiking/camping | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to take my son (14yrs) on a 4 day hiking/camping trip in November and am looking for ... A: How wonderful that you want to take your son backpacking! If this is his first time, you may want ... | |
| Car Camping with 2 children and 4 adults | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I hope this finds you well. We're looking for a nice place to camp in the woods within the John ... A: I've never been to the John Muir Wilderness area, so I can't offer any advice from my own ... | |
| Hiking with a 4 year old and 8 month old | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with our 4 year old and 8 month old ... A: We had a wonderful trip to the Smokies two years ago! It's a great park - I'm sure you'll enjoy it. ... | |
| day hike with 4 kids in southern New England | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: We have 4 children, ages 11, 7, 5, and 15 months, and we live near Boston, MA. I would love to do a ... A: What a wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day, with a hike with your kids! Sounds perfect to me. ... | |
| monthlies | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I have heard rumors that it is unwise to go hiking in bear country when you are on your period, ... A: My husband and I have heard this rumor also, back when we were backpacking in Yellowstone Park 15 ... | |
| Re: Hike/backpacker info needed | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: Greetings! I just returned from an amazing camping trip on the NJ Conservation School grounds. I am ... A: Here are a few places to try: http://hiking.meetup.com/cities/us/pa/philadelphia/ ... | |
| Re: Hike/backpacker info needed | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: Greetings! I just returned from an amazing camping trip on the NJ Conservation School grounds. I am ... A: Congratulations on your first camping trip! I'm glad to hear you have discovered a love of the ... | |
| adirondack hiking | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are taking our children (ages 3 & 7) to the Tupper Lake area this summer and would ... A: I love the Adirondacks, but I haven't spent enough time there (or at the Tupper Lake area) to ... | |
| Beginner hiking questions | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Mark: My wife and I plan to start performing day hikes in the local area of Orange County, CA. The ... A: Mark - Glad to hear you found my answer and my website helpful. I really can't comment on the use ... | |
| Beginner hiking questions | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Mark: My wife and I plan to start performing day hikes in the local area of Orange County, CA. The ... A: Sorry for the delay. We were wrapped up in the frenzy of end-of-school-year stuff that accompanies ... | |
| How to paddle a canoe | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I am utterly confounded by what looks to be a simple action when paddling a canoe down a tranquil ... A: I had to laugh when I read your question because your description of your canoe technique was both ... | |
| Camp Menu | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I will be taking our 3 children, ages 11, 7, and 6, beach camping for 3 days. We will ... A: Tiffani - Glad it was helpful to you. For the foil dinner, start the fire early, burn it down to ... | |
| Camp Menu | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I will be taking our 3 children, ages 11, 7, and 6, beach camping for 3 days. We will ... A: It's great that you and your family enjoy camping! We've been camping with our two sons, now ages ... | |
| Camping-children | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: we want to go camping with our 3 year old son and 1 year old daughter. Do you have any suggestions ... A: Jeff - I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I've been sick this past week. Our two ... | |
| Mountain Climbing with 5 Year Old | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a very active son who just turned 5 years old. He has climbed several mountains in the 1,000 ... A: Bob - I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I was tied up with back-to-school stuff ... | |
| finding potable water | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: When i was a boy scout i was told that a stream that has water crest in it is drinkable- is this ... A: Unfortunately, these days, you really can't drink from any natural water source without treating it. ... | |
| torches | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: I have three children now aged 6,5 and 3 we have camped for a long w/e in England each summer for ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding to you. I just returned from vacation and am still getting caught ... | |
| Camping/hiking with my kids | 3/16/2006 |
| Q: I am planning a week long trip this summer with my 14 and 12 year old sons. I would like to take ... A: This sounds like a wonderful plan! And the states you mentioned all have fabulous backpacking ... | |
| backpacking John Muir Trail with children | 2/14/2006 |
| Q: We are taking our three children (7, 9, and 10) on the John Muir trail next Aug. While a bit rusty ... A: Your plans to backpack with your kids sound wonderful! Unfortunately, I have no direct experience ... | |
| BEACH CAMPING AND HIKING | 1/12/2006 |
| Q: Suzan, I noticed you mention you were mostly familiar with the East Coast. I am located in Georgia ... A: My first thought after reading your question was Assateague Island in Virginia, but that's a bit far ... | |
| camping fuel | 8/28/2005 |
| Q: I'm going camping in a month or so. I'm trying to find a type of camping fuel, but I can't remember ... A: I think you're thinking of Sterno. If you like to cook over Sterno when you're backpacking, you ... | |
| trekking | 6/21/2005 |
| Q: This is gonna be a long one Now this might sound weird , I am into trekking and hiking however ... A: It sounds like you need some basic information on backpacking - far more detail than I could cover ... | |
| Mountain climbing/hiking with children | 6/20/2005 |
| Q: I am a total novice when it comes to hiking. I have two boys aged 10 and 8. My friend also has two ... A: You're right to have doubts about this plan! Mt. Washington is a long and strenuous hike. Anyone - ... | |
| Camping at a beach | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: You may not be able to answer this question, but here it goes. I would like to camp on a beach in ... A: Tim - Sorry for the delay in responding - it's a busy time of year for families with kids! I ... | |
| biodegradable soap | 5/1/2005 |
| Q: i'm going on a six day hike w/ my school they ask for biodegradable soap i just like to quickly ask ... A: Michelle - The most common brand of biodegradable soap is called Camp Suds. You can buy it at any ... | |
| hiking/camping??? | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: what are the effects of hiking and camping to our environment???? A: You have asked a very interseting question. The answer depends on exactly how an individual or ... | |
| Where to go backpacking with my newpher? | 9/27/2004 |
| Q: I am going to be taking my nephew backpacking in the middle of October for 3 days - we live the Los ... A: Your plan to take your nephew backpacking sounds wonderful. We took our oldest son for his first ... | |
| question | 8/26/2004 |
| Q: the outdoor hiking sounds like very exciting job for me. You said that you are specialized in that ... A: Outdoor activities are what I do for fun, not for my job. My expertise is merely based on many ... | |
| Tent selection | 7/31/2004 |
| Q: ) I normally camp year around but with two children now we are needing to buy a new tent. I doubt ... A: $133 is a really outstanding price price for the Eureka 1610, if it's the same model I saw ... | |
| Careers in Backpacking | 7/30/2004 |
| Q: I'm a girl scout researching for a project, and here is myWhat kind of careers are related to ... A: I don't think there's any such designation as a professional backpacker, though I'm sure there are ... | |
| backpacking | 7/20/2004 |
| Q: What is the acceptable weight of a packed backpack for a girl 14 years of age weighing 100 pounds? A: The general rule of thumb is that your backpack should weigh no more than 15-25% of your body ... | |
| travel and camping | 7/14/2004 |
| Q: I'm going camping in a few days with my husband and two children (8 & 12) The older has a full sized ... A: Sorry for the delay - I was ill last week. Your question required a bit of thought, since it's a ... | |
| new to camping | 6/1/2004 |
| Q: I had asked my question last week and you wanted me to reply to your msg if i wanted more detail. I ... A: With all that was going on last week, I didn't want to shortchange you with a quick answer. It's ... | |
| How to camp outdoors? | 5/26/2004 |
| Q: My husband and I with our 10 year old son are visiting yellowstone this june. I would love to camp ... A: I think I can help you out - we've been camping with our 2 boys (now 6 and 9) since they were both ... | |
| Hiking | 11/15/2003 |
| Q: Greetings! I am so glad I found you! I have a serious problem. I have been trying to get my friend ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you; I was ill earlier this week. My husband is from ... | |
Hiking/Backpacking/Camping
Suzan Jackson
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
My specialty is enjoying the outdoors with children. I can answer your questions about camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, and other outdoor activities with kids. I have 2 boys, ages 5 and 8, who have been enjoying the outdoors with us since they were infants. My website (www.outdoorfamily.net) provides a variety of articles about enjoying the outdoors with children.
Experience
I have been camping and hiking since my own childhood. My husband and I have included our sons in our outdoor activities - including camping, hiking, backpacking, and canoeing - since they were infants. See my website (www.outdoorfamily.net) for articles about enjoying the outdoors with children.
Organizations
Sierra Club
Publications
See website: www.outdoorfamily.net
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