FAMILY AFIELD
Don’t let having young kids keep you from your outdoor escapades, including backcountry hunts. With the right planning, you can bring them along instead
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Protecting kids from rain, cold and sun is essential#1 MIND THE ELEMENTS
Particularly during winter, you all need to wear proper clothing, including a merino wool base layer, a fleece mid-layer, a warm parka and snow pants. Good boots, a toque and mittens are also key, and always pack extra hand- and toe-warmer heat packs. On cold days, my wife and I swap out our kids’ warmers every five hours or so. If you’ll be camping during winter, a canvas tent and portable wood stove is the way to go, along with warm sleeping bags and good ground pads.
In the summer, meanwhile, fast-drying non-cotton clothing, wide-brimmed sun hats and good rain gear are the apparel of choice. I recommend dressing kids in long-sleeved rash-guard tops to help keep them cool, while also protecting them from the sun. During bug season, bring bug shirts, family-friendly mosquito repellant and a screened-in bug shelter. No matter the season, the goal is to ensure your kids are always comfortable out there.
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