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Best Black Friday Deals on Kids’ Outdoor Gear 2026
The best Amazon deals we found on kids' outdoor gear ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026, from name-brand snow boots to trail shoes. Discounts last checked November 5.
Best Outdoor Gifts for Kids 2026
Every year the holiday scramble hits. These are the outdoor gifts for kids we would actually buy, from stocking stuffers under $25 to a few splurges.
Best Hiking Baby Carriers 2026: Backpack Carriers for Babies and Toddlers
We tested five child carrier backpacks with our own kids, from Baja to Canada. The Deuter Kid Comfort is the one we would tell most families to buy, with picks for nappers, organizers, budgets and travel.
Best Rain Jackets for Toddlers 2026
We tested ten toddler rain jackets in real rain: West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone, Colorado's Front Range, and park days in the drizzle. Here are the best rain jackets for toddlers.
Best Family Camping Tents 2026
We tested seven family camping tents over about 60 nights, from the Utah desert to the Oregon coast, with kids from one to ten. The North Face Wawona 6 is our top pick, the NEMO Aurora Highrise 6 is the runner-up, and the Kelty Wireless 6 is the budget buy. Here's which one fits your family.
6 Things We Love That Make Car Camping With Kids Straight Bougie
Six things that make car camping with kids feel less like survival and more like glamping: a kids' picnic table, a durable light-up vest, a sand-free mat, the ultimate cuddle chair, an anywhere-hammock setup, and waterproof solar string lights.
Best Hiking Shoes and Boots for Kids 2026
We tested six kids' hiking shoes on lava, slickrock, and lakeshores across five states. The Salomon XA Pro V8 Waterproof won, the Salomon Speedcross is the one our tester actually reaches for, and the $60 KEEN Newport H2 outlasted everything.
Best Sun Hats for Kids, Toddlers and Babies 2026
We tested eight kids' sun hats in real sun conditions — a Gulf Coast beach vacation, Great Sand Dunes National Park, a camping music festival, and school days throughout spring. Prices verified at time of publication.
Best Rain Jackets for Kids 2026
We tested nine kids' rain jackets across real conditions — a music festival in a rainstorm, nature walks in Colorado graupel, rainy park days in Cincinnati, and a road trip through five states.
