Good outdoor gear is as important for kids as it is for adults, so we test the latest products and review them here.
Finding the best kit for little explorers isn’t easy, so keep checking the Product Reviews section of this website for tests and opinion on the latest junior kit. We don’t feature any products that we haven’t used ourselves, and all of our reviews are completely impartial and not linked in any way to sponsorship or paid-for advertising.
I’ve been reviewing outdoor gear for more than 10 years so know a little bit about what features to look out for, but the chief testers are my boys Sonny and Dougie, who are never afraid to let me know when they don’t like something!
If you have any questions about any of the kit we’ve used or would like some specific advice on gear, please contact us and we’ll be more than happy to help.
- Review: Decathlon Runride 520 Cruiser balance bike
Our 2-year-old has been test-driving the Decathlon Runride 520 Cruiser balance bike for the past few months and it’s already turning him into a proper little cyclist. Here’s our review…
- Family camping with a roof tent | Tentbox Lite review
Roof tents have exploded in popularity for their ability to turn your car into a mini campervan. But are they good for families? Read our Tentbox Lite review to find out.
- Best family camping kit – 2021
Camping trips with kids require good camping kit to survive the experience! There’s a lot out there to choose from, so here’s a roundup of our best family camping kit from 2021.
- What’s the best stand-up paddleboard for families?
If you want to try paddleboarding with your kids but don’t know which one to buy, check out our review of the Aquaplanet Max SUP. The best family paddleboard we’ve found.
- Review: LittleLife Adventurer S2 child carrier
A backpack carrier for your toddler is the natural step up from a baby carrier – so read our LittleLife Adventurer S2 child carrier review for the lowdown on an excellent and affordable option.
- Review: Osprey Talon 11 Junior backpack
If you want your kids to feel like proper hikers then they need their own rucksack. Here’s our review of the Osprey Talon 11 Junior backpack – one of the best out there.
- What size bike is best for 5-year-olds?
Choosing the right size bike for your child depends on lots of different factors, including height and ability. So, what size bike is best for 5-year-olds?
- Best tents for family camping | 2021
So you’ve decided to go camping with the kids this summer, but how do you choose a tent? Here’s our guide to the best tents for family camping.
- Best kids waterproof shoes and boots | 2021
Keeping little feet dry isn’t easy in rainy England, which is why we’ve tested and reviewed the best kids waterproof shoes and boots. Here’s our round-up…
- Best toddler puddle suits | 2021
Full body suits are great for keeping young kids dry, warm and clean on winter walks. We test out three of the best toddler puddle suits for 2021.
- Review: Thule Urban Glide 2 pushchair
The Thule Urban Glide 2 is the best pushchair we’ve tested on muddy trails. If you like getting off-road with young kids, it ticks every box
- 6 reasons why you should buy an adult scooter
Scooters aren’t just for kids – there are plenty of great options for parents too! Here are six reasons why you should buy an adult scooter.
- Why active kids need protective summer clothing
It’s easy to think protective kids’ clothing only matters in winter, but high temperatures and blazing sun make it vital in summer too.
- Review: Ooni Fyra portable wood-fired outdoor pizza oven
The Ooni Fyra portable wood-fired outdoor pizza oven is fun, simple to use, brilliantly designed, and cooks pizzas in 2 minutes! Here’s our review…
- Are air tents good for family camping?
We recently tested our first inflatable family tent – the Easy Camp Base Air 500 – and loved it. But in general, are air tents good for family camping trips? Here’s our verdict….
- Kiddimoto U-Zoom scooter review | Great design, poor durability
The Kiddimoto U-Zoom is a good starter scooter for young kids and toddlers. Easy to handle and folds down small; but ours fell apart after a year!
- Osprey Poco review | Best baby backpack carrier 2020
The 2020 version of the Osprey Poco is the best baby backpack carrier we’ve ever reviewed – incredibly safe, durable and packed with useful and practical features.
- Review: Flyte Zinc Scooter Case for kids
The Flyte Zinc Scooter Case is fun, practical, sturdy and aeroplane cabin-sized – probably the best travel case out there if you’re flying on holiday with kids.
- Best baby carriers for 2020
If you want to get outside as a family without the hassle of pushing a pram, a good carrier is exactly what you need. Here’s our review of the best baby carriers for 2020.
- Review: Thurso Surf Prodigy Junior SUP
If you’re looking for a paddleboard that will ease your kids into this awesome activity, the Thurso Surf Prodigy Junior SUP is a simple to use and great looking piece of kit.