Activities
are always more fun with families. Whether it is bowling,
bicycling or baking, these pastimes are more thrilling when
we are with our loved ones. And camping is no exception. Regardless
of what activity we take up, sporting Round Breakaway Neck
Lanyards while enjoying the Great Outdoors with our little
ones, is priceless. But while hanging around the campground
with your family may seem easy as 1-2-3, you might be hesitant
to take your tots on a hiking trip. What if they get tired?
What if they get stung? What if they beg you to end the camping
trip, so they can go home and play their favorite video games?
If you are thinking about taking your kids hiking, make sure
to follow some simple steps, so you won’t hear the question,
“Are we there yet?” every step along the trail:
1. Weight-less-ness. When packing your child’s hiking
bag, make sure that the weight of the bag is reasonable. The
maximum weight should be roughly 20% of your kid’s body
weight. For kids over the age of four-years-old, a daypack
or Coleman for kids fannypack would be ideal. However, you
may need to carry your kid’s bag if it gets too heavy
for them. And in some cases, you may need to carry the kid
and your lightweight Lanyard
Badge Reel, as well! The key is to challenge your child,
without pushing him or her.
2. “Stuff” for hiking. Like packing for a camping
trip for adults, it is important that you include certain
essential items:
• Clothing (extra set)
• Compass
• First aid kit
• Hat
• Long pants
• Long-sleeved shirt
• Map
• Shoes (Sneakers or hiking boots are best. Socks should
be worn with both)
• Snacks (preferably healthy)
• Socks (extra pairs)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Watch
• Water bottle with filter
In addition to bringing your child’s Round Breakaway
Neck
Lanyards, make sure that he or she is dressed in layers.
3. Set the pace. Children need differing amounts of rest,
based on their ages. If your child is 2 to 4-years-old, he
or she can hike about ½ to 2 miles without any assistance.
Stop to rest every 15-15 minutes. For kids aged 5 to 7-years
old, remember to bring their Breakaway Round
Neck Lanyards; and hike with them for 1-3 hours, over
landscape that is easy for them. Lastly, older kids aged 8
to 9-years-old, can hike for entire day at a strolling pace.
This should be for 5-6 miles, over terrain that varies.
It is important that you base the hiking group’s target
distance, on the ability of the youngest child in the group.
4. Safety first. Ensure that your child and his Flat Breakaway
Neck Lanyards remain within your eyesight, throughout the
entire hike. Meanwhile, older children should always stay
without earshot, during the entire trip. Teach your child
to always walk on the trail and to stay on it. If he or she
does get lost, have your child find a tree close by and then
stay there. For kids four-years-old or older, have them use
a whistle to send a distress signal. Typically, they should
blow the whistle three times if they are lost, or need some
guidance from you. Finally, children should always “see”
rather than “touch” plants and animals along the
trail.
By following some simple guidelines, hiking with your child
can be as easy as putting a
Lanyard Badge Reel on your Lanyard. Doing some basic planning
before you go hiking with your little one, will help to ensure
that the hiking is all downhill from here—even if the
terrain is not!
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