Cindy Dowsett, from Kids Who Explore, along with her husband, John Dowsett, are sharing their knowledge! How to Book for Backcountry Camping: choose site via Provincial or National Park sites (albertaparks.ca) book a reservation and then it’s usually first come first serve for specific spots   How to Get to Backcountry Camping Site: hike in pack everything in a chariot and bike in canoe in!   What to Expect: usually zero service many locations have bear locks and fire wood, but some have no amenities don’t expect a lot of sleep sometimes there are communal cooking areas, sometimes not   How to Start with Kids: plan for one night (maybe two) pick a close location (smaller hike to get into site, for example) Safety Tips: always watch kids make a “safety circle” with a stick around the fire for kids not to cross pack warm, “winter” gear even in the summer (plan for all weather)   Backcountry Camping Packing List: Backcountry tent Sleeping mats Sleeping bags Hiking backpack Garbage bags Clothes (layers) Hiking boots Hat/sunglasses Food Water Water filter Camping stove and pots Backcountry plates/bowls/mugs/utensils Propane for stove Backcountry dish soap Headlamp/flashlight Fire starter/matches First aid kit (Benadryl for allergies (bee sting), After Sun, After Bite, Band-Aids, Antiseptic wipes, Polysporin, Tylenol, Dehydration packages, Water filtration tablets, etc.) Sewing kit/patch kit Toiletries Toilet paper Hand sanitizer Susncreen/Bug spray Bear spray Camera Day hike pack, whistle, knife, rope, duct tape Hand/foot warmers Extra batteries ID Backcountry permit (if required) Rain covers Satellite phone Games   Backcountry Camping Additionals for Baby: Baby carrier Diapers Wipes Layers (wool base layers and socks, fleece mid-layer, waterproof outer layer, neck warmer, mitts, boots or slippers) & extra layers! Sleep sac Milk Soother Toys Sunhat/Sunglasses   *Don’t over pack! It will get heavy! Many items are backcountry camping specific, so they are much lighter and smaller to pack down.*   Borrow or rent to get started, if you don’t want to commit to buying everything.   Thank you to Rumpl for supporting today’s episode! Use EXPLORE15 for 15% your first order at www.rumpl.com Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music.