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This photo provided by REI shows REI’s Kindercone sleeping bag, which is rated at 25 degrees. The anti-bite zipper, lightweight synthetic insulation material and adjustable size make it a good choice for children to grow up. The outdoor equipment industry provides a variety of easily packaged camping supplies for parents and children to enjoy. (Rei through AP)

This undated photo provided by REI shows REI’s Kindercone sleeping. The temperature of the bag is rated at 25 degrees. The anti-bite zipper, lightweight synthetic insulation material and adjustable size make it a good choice for children to grow up. The outdoor equipment industry provides a variety of easily packaged camping supplies for parents and children to enjoy. (Rei through AP)

This undated photo, provided by Thule, shows Thule’s Sapling Elite stroller, which can safely and comfortably transport your valuables during the journey, and easily transition between parents through simple torso and waistband adjustments. With advanced features such as children’s scopes, removable backpacks and spacious belt pockets, you and your children will never want to leave this road. The outdoor equipment industry provides a variety of easily packaged camping supplies for parents and children to enjoy. (Via AP Thule)

This undated photo provided by NEMO shows NEMO's Victory blanket, which has a soft, movable surface that helps keep the tent floor clean, comfortable nap time and play time. The outdoor equipment industry provides a variety of easily packaged camping supplies for parents and children to enjoy. (NEMO equipment via AP)

This undated photo provided by NEMO shows NEMO’s Wagontop 4-person tent, which allows adults to stand comfortably and quickly rise with only two poles. A movable vestibule clamp up and down provides more gear space. The outdoor equipment industry provides a variety of easily packaged camping supplies for parents and children to enjoy. (NEMO equipment via AP)

For some parents, taking children to a shopping mall can be challenging. Others took their little hikers into the wilderness.

The outdoor gear industry is ready to provide assistance with a variety of easily packaged camping supplies that can be enjoyed by parents and children.

Not that you need a lot of equipment. New Yorkers Amy and Paolo Marini are avid rock climbers. They joined 5-year-old Lorenzo and 5-year-old and 2-year-old relatives and friends in the Catskills. )camping. Amy said that just by waterway you can get a tree-lined place, which can provide entertainment.

She said: "Apart from swimsuits, butterfly nets and water shoes, you only need more things to guarantee hours of afternoon fun."

For hiking with young children, she recommends packing a pair of trekking poles, because the backpack-style baby carrier may cause your weight to fall.

The writer, photographer and outdoor enthusiast Berne Broudy blog (about hiking and camping) from Vermont recommends Thule Sapling Elite as a carrier. Adjustable and well-filled, the bag has a built-in storage bag and many pockets for storing phones, snacks and diapers. In addition, Brody said: “Child-centric features include sun visors to keep your cargo cool and mirrors to monitor passengers’ emotions.”

Or consider Piggyback Rider, a lightweight and sturdy portable carrier that allows children 2 years and older (not exceeding 50 pounds) to be firmly tied to their backs and standing on the bar.

After a day of adventure is over, the next step is meal time and rest.

Now you can easily find sleeping bags that provide warm, safe and fit-size sleeping bags. Kalee Thompson, the senior editor of the product review site The Wirecutter, and a long-time camper took her two boys to test several bags over a few weekends. Her child and several other children were from infants to 9 years old.

She gave REI’s Kindercone a number one: "It is cheap, warm, and cool in color. It should be used continuously from children to tweens."

She also likes the Kelty Big Dipper (Kelty Big Dipper), which has more shoulder space, and the zippered feet become very convenient as the child grows. For preschoolers, Kelty Woobie's size is suitable for kids under 4 feet. It has two zippers and a soft covering.

These are mummified bags, which fit better than standard square sleeping bags. Although some companies like Big Agnes make double-wide mummy-style bags for two sleepers, you might prefer to combine two large square bags into one. Especially if your sleeper is creepy or someone has to get up at night.

Or consider using Sierra Designs' zipperless Backcountry or Frontcountry bags, which are more like lightweight but comfortable quilts.

Marini reminded family campers one thing: “We brought two extra regular cotton pillows and blankets, thinking we might catch a cold. This is a big mistake, because the material became heavy in the morning due to dew. ...Regardless of the season, synthetic materials are essential for the outdoors. Cotton gets wet easily and needs to be permanently dried."

The thin microfiber towel for camping has strong absorption and dries quickly. Fox Outfitters come in many sizes, from towels to bath towels, all with easy-to-hang loops.

For a midday nap, KidCo’s PeaPod in Camping World is a lightweight portable bed with a mesh cover for air circulation and insect screening, and a removable, washable sleeping pad. It can be nicely folded into a storage bag that can be stored.

When they were camping instead of backpacking, Marinis brought REI’s ALPS hiking double-layer wide synthetic sleeping bag, which was square and bulky, but large and comfortable enough for two adults and a child to fit in well. She said that air mattresses and inflatable pillows that can be filled from car batteries make everyone feel comfortable.

Marini recommends using a hammock for two people to hang out. She travels with a beach chair instead of a traditional camping chair, and says that children prefer a taller adjustable backrest. LL Bean has sturdy, child-sized beach chairs, and Packlite and Low Rider camping chairs close to the ground.

"We like our three-person tent Nemo," Marini said. Nemo has made several lightweight, easy-to-install tents for small and large groups. For example, the height of Wagontop is high enough for parents to stand up, while the larger size has partitions to protect privacy, and a front hall to store toys and other items outdoors. A matching floor or "footprint" can act as a protective barrier.

The Marinis camp is equipped with an MSR Pocket Rocket mini stove, which uses canned fuel and packs ready-to-eat meals, oatmeal, biscuits and stackable bowls.

In Target, there is a summer baby Pop N'Sit booster seat with safety belt and removable tray, and can be folded and stored in a carrying bag. Goodbye! Baby’s portable high chairs are available in different colors at various retailers. It can be quickly deployed and locked, and has a cup holder.