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The most durable and warmest outdoor wear for kids is made by Reima. I am always out exploring with my kids in winter conditions in the Canadian Rockies. I am Adrianna, Founder of Kids Who Explore and an avid outdoor adventure mom. Winter season is the longest season for us in Canada. I love and trust Reima to keep my babies warm on the trail. Layering my kids in top quality kids layers is a must or else we wouldn't be able to explore outdoors as long. You can use my discount code: Adrianna20 and save 20% at checkout . This code stacks on sales too so please enjoy finding some incredible deals! By shopping my links (at no extra cost to you) the affiliate link revenue goes towards getting more kids outdoors at my Social Enterprise, Kids Who Explore. Thank you in advance for your support. Matching Reima Stavanger Snowsuits in the Canadian Rockies I have been exploring with my babies in the Canadian Rockies since they were newborns. As my babies have grown into toddlers, I have really realized the importance of durable and high-quality exploring wear. Reima products are top of the line for kids in the outdoors. My kids can roll, splash, and explore and still stay dry and warm. I have put this blog together to highlight my favourite Reima items. Layering your kids up for Winter hiking in the Rockies is now made easier with the Winter Reima kids line. Here are my top recommendations for outdoor exploring. Winter Hiking Base layers to keep kids warm The key to all of your adventures is in the base layers that you choose. I love the Reima base layers because they are super thick and durable and my kids are always warm in them. My kids have never put a hole in these base layers and that is a huge win because they can be really rough on clothing. Merino wool is an ideal base layer material because of the temperature regulation and moisture wicking abilities. Base layers are always worn the most because we commute in just our base layers in the car seats. Reima has incredible base layer options with an array of sizing, there is stretch that allows for growth within sizes too. Base layers Canada Base layers USA The warmest and thickest layers are made at Reima and those ones are called Taival: Reima Merino Wool Thermal Base Layer Set - Taival: Shop Canada Shop USA My boys have twinning suits and these will not get holes in them! Super durable. And let's be clear my boys are super wild and rough on clothing. My kids top choice is the fun patterns obviously and these are lighter and not as thick as the above pair of layers. The Taitoa - Kids' Merino Wool & Lyocell Base Layer Sets are one of a kind and make things brighter for all. Shop Canada Shop USA Mid Layer: Wool or Fleece Options Ideally, you will want another layer of wool between your base layer and your outer shell. The wool outfit, parvin is a great suit for tiny explorers and will insulate them on those freezing days. Shop Canada Shop USA I also use fleece as a mid layer. It really cuts the cold and keeps your kids insulated on adventures. Typically as toddlers, I just have the kids in the fleece jackets below and don't need to do fleece pants as much because it's not super cold yet. This Tahto - Baby & Toddler Knit Fleece Set above is a versatile and cozy option for tiny explorers. Shop Canada Shop USA The high-quality fleeces are super warm and stylish for school days too. The most worn in my kids adventure wardrobe is their fur fleece Turkki jacket! It now comes in a vest and pants too and they're so warm and cozy. Shop Canada Shop U SA Footwear that actually keeps your kids feet warm in the outdoors Making things easier with having toddlers being able to do up their own hiking shoes allows me to focus on getting the rest of our hiking supplies ready for the hike. Waterproof is a must on the trail as we often face creeks and slushy trails from fresh snowfall. My youngest has the best little hiking boots for the winter. His are the "Hallava" and they're waterproof. Shop toddler winter boots CANADA Shop toddler winter boots USA My youngest also uses this durable winter boot and I love that the ankle support is higher and the sole of the shoe has so much cushion for the rough trails. Tot Boots Canada Tot Boots USA My oldest is so proud of his new winter boots this year that are rated for -40 degrees. He said he will wear these ice fishing with daddy. These are the Laplander 2.0 - Kids' ReimaTec Waterproof Winter Boots. Shop big kid warm boots Canada Shop big kid warm boots USA Exterior Layer & Shells These hiking pants are used for us year round! Shell pants make a big difference when exploring because my oldest is often climbing over things and not only are these waterproof but snag proof. My kids hiking pants are very messy after each adventure but these wash up so well. He has a few colours of these ones. T's hiking pants Canada T's hiking pants USA These pants have been great for the trail too because of their toughness. My kids love scaling rocks and these don't rip at all. Waterproof is key for wet winter days on the trail. I will add these over top of the merino wool and fleece as my boys stay dry. Shell Pant Canada Shell Pant USA The softshell waterproof Nurmes jumpsuits are super easy for mild Winter hiking because the kids quickly zip into them and I don't have to worry about the jacket riding up at all. I always know they are dry and warm underneath too. This suit is most suitable for the warmer winter days. Shop Nurmes Canada Shop Nurmes USA Next, up is the top rated and warmest snowsuit you will find for kids. The Reima Waterproof Reimatec Snowsuit - Stavanger is the best for exploring in the Canadian Rockies winters. I already have my kids in snowsuits here in the Rockies during the Fall. I have to on some hikes that are up in the Alpine due to temperature drops. Nash has worn this suit now for two seasons and his fleece sweater fits nicely under it. This suit leads in warmth for kids and one the coldest days, my kids are always wearing their Stavanger suits. Shop Stavanger in Canada Shop Stavanger in USA My kids Osteri - Kids' ReimaTec Seawool® Winter Jacket: My oldest has started wearing his new jacket here to school and its super warm and puffy. Plus, I tuck his snowpants into his backpack for school days too. He can ski, snowboard, snowshoe etc. in them too. Shop Osteri Puffer jacket Canada Shop Osteri Puffer jacket USA Shop snow pants for kids Canada Shop snow pants for kids USA Accessories for extra warmth on the trail Keeping kid's hands warm and dry is critical to stay out adventuring and hiking longer. These gloves are high-quality, they stay on, and are waterproof. They are the best winter gloves for kids in my opinion. Shop Ote's in Canada Shop Ote's in USA Tassu - Baby & Toddler Insulated Mittens are perfect for baby explorers. Shop baby winter gloves Canada Shop baby winter gloves USA And if your kids prefer fingers instead of mittens, these Tartu - Kids' ReimaTec Waterproof Gloves are a best seller and excellent for all kinds of exploring and snowman building. Shop Tartu Canada Shop Tartu USA My kids also love the Sormin merino wool knit blend gloves a lot like even when we backpack in the summer. They are super fast drying. Ideally, you want waterproof gloves to keep toddler or babies hands dry because they chew them. Merino Wool Blend Knit Gloves - Sormin CAN Merino Wool Blend Knit Gloves - Sormin USA These gloves always get rolled together and pack into the hiking carrier. They are quick drying and are great when the trails are little chilly. Great to insert in the shell gloves too. Reima has great toque options! They stay on. We love that they are made with a wool blend to keep the warmth in. Shop kids wool beanies Canada Shop kids wool beanies USA The best kids toques are made by Reima. They fit really well and stay on my kids heads well. They are super warm and I love how they aren't super bulky either. They match well and have many colour options too. My boys fave though has to go to the bear style Merino Wool Balaclava - Kuuraan. If you are heading out on a super cold winter hike then this is the wool beanie for you. Not only is it very wintery and adorable but it's super warm for baby and protects them from the winter conditions. Shop bear balaclava Canada Shop bear balaclava USA Highly recommend these super warm extras if you do live in the cold. Reima baby booties are a must on the trail. These boots are waterproof and a new product launch came this year with wool lined booties! These are my absolute favourite baby hiking booties because they are waterproof, warm, and they easily stay on my babies foot. Shop baby booties Canada Shop baby booties USA And here is the new wool ones!! Wool-lined booties Canada Wool-lined booties USA Winter hiking is the most memorable and thanks to Reima's Winter product line, my kids are warm and protected from the cold. Layering is critical and these items that I have recommended are sustainable and high-quality. You will have a few seasons from them for sizing and be able to pass down to all of your kids. Reima gear is super durable and doesn't wear out. Reima makes incredible gear to explore in all year. Reima rain gear is our top recommendation for exploring on the trail in the rain. Be sure to check all the deals on off-seasons and always use my code "Adrianna20" to save 20% as it saves you on top of the sale! Make sure to check out rain gear because next up is Spring! Happy exploring everyone. 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These are the layers that I love by Reima Outdoors when exploring with my littles in the chilly Canadian mountains during the Fall. For us, Fall begins as early as the end of August and goes up until the end of October usually. We get cold frosty days with snow and a lot of wind. You can use my discount code: Adrianna20 and save 20% at checkout. By shopping my links (at no extra cost to you) the affiliate link revenue goes towards getting more kids outdoors at my Social Enterprise, Kids Who Explore. Thank you for your support. I have been exploring with my babies in the Canadian Rockies since newborns. As my babies have grown into toddlers, I have really realized the importance of durable and high-quality exploring wear. Reima products are top of the line for kids in the outdoors. My kids can roll, splash, and explore and still stay dry and warm. I have put this blog together highlight my favourite Reima items. Layering your kids up for Fall hiking in the Rockies is now made easier with the Fall Reima kids line. Here are my top recommendations for outdoor exploring. Fall Hiking Base Layers The key to all of your adventures is in the base layers that you choose. I love the Reima base layers because they are super thick and durable and my kids are always warm in them. My kids have never put a hole in these base layers and that is a huge win because they can be really rough on clothing. Merino wool is an ideal base layer material because of the temperature regulation and moisture wicking abilities. Base layers are always worn the most because we commute in just our base layers in the car seats. Merino Wool Thermal Base Layer Set - Taival - Canada Merino Wool Thermal Base Layer  Set - Taival - USA Mid Layer & Fleece The fleece and mid layer really cuts the cold and keeps your kids insulated on adventures. Typically as toddlers, I just have the kids in the fleece jackets below and don't need to do fleece pants as much because its not super cold yet. Fur Fleece Jacket - Samota Fur Fleece Jacket - Turkki - Canada Fur Fleece  Jacket - Turkki - USA The high-quality fleeces are super warm and stylish for school days too. Footwear Making things easier with having toddlers being able to do up their own hiking shoes allows me to focus on getting the rest of our hiking supplies ready for the hike. Waterproof is a must on the trail as we often face creeks and slushy trails from fresh snowfall. Reimatec Waterproof Sneakers  - Patter  - Canada Reimatec Waterproof Sneakers - Patter - USA Reimatec Waterproof Sneakers - Passo - Canada Reimatec Waterproof Sneakers  - Passo - USA My youngest uses this durable shoe and I love that the ankle support is higher and the sole of the shoe has so much cusion for the rough trails. Exterior Layer & Shells Shell pants make a big difference when exploring because my oldest is often climbing over things and not only are these waterproof but snag proof. My kids hiking pants are very messy after each adventure but these wash up so well. Waterproof Reimatec Outdoor Pants - Sampu - Canada Waterproof Reimatec Outdoor Pants  - Sampu - USA Softshell Water-Repellent Outdoor Jumpsuit - Nurmes - Canada Softshell Water-Repellent Outdoor Jumpsuit  - Nurmes  - USA The jumpsuits are super easy for Fall hiking because the kids quickly zip into them and I don't have to worry about the jacket riding up at all. I always know they are dry and warm underneath too. Waterproof Reimatec Snowsuit - Marte - Canada Waterproof Reimatec Snowsuit - Marte - USA I already have my kids in snowsuits here in the Rockies during the Fall. I have to on some hikes that are up in the Alpine due to temperature drops. Nash has worn this suit now for two seasons and his fleece sweater fits nicely under it. Reimatec Waterproof Outdoor Pants - Kaura - Canada Reimatec Waterproof Outdoor Pants - Kaura - USA These pants have been great for the trail too because of their toughness. My kids love scaling rocks and these don't rip at all. Accessories Keeping kids hands warm and dry is critical to stay out adventuring and hiking longer. Merino Wool Blend Knit Gloves - Sormin - Canada Merino Wool Blend Knit Gloves  - Sormin - USA These gloves always get rolled together and pack into the hiking carrier. They are quick drying and are great when the trails are little chilly on the Fall days. Wool Blend Beanie - Kalotti - Canada Wool Blend Beanie  - Kalotti - USA The best toques/beanies are made by Reima. They fit really well and stay on my kids heads well. They are super warm and I love how they aren't super bulky either. They match well and have many colour options too. Fall hiking is the most memorable and thanks to Reima's Fall product line, my kids are warm and protected from the cold. Layering is critical and these items that I have recommended are sustainable. You will have a few seasons from them for sizing and be able to pass down to all of your kids. Reima gear is super durable and doesn't wear out.

At Kids Who Explore , we believe every family adventure is a chance for kids to learn, grow, and love up on our earth. That’s why we follow and teach the Leave No Trace principles. We start teaching kids in toddlerhood about nature and how to respect it. It can be very challenging with curious little explorers but it is critical to help teach these principles for our future and earth. I knew that I wanted to teach my babies all about the wild These 7 simple guidelines help us take care of trails, forests, rivers, and wild spaces, so future generations of explorers can enjoy them just as much as we do. Here’s how families (yes, even the littlest hikers!) can practice Leave No Trace every time they step outside: 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare Family adventures go smoother (and safer) with good planning. Check trail conditions, weather, and local rules before you head out. Pack what you need for your kids — from snacks and diapers to backup layers and a first aid kit. When you’re prepared, you’re less likely to make an impact on the environment. If you are planning on exploring with a group, ensure you follow trail limits and ensure everyone is prepared. Kid Tip: Let your little explorer help pack their own trail bag! 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Stick to the trail, even if it’s muddy. Walking off-trail can damage fragile plants and animal homes. If you’re camping, choose established campsites or flat, rocky areas to pitch your tent. Try not to let kids throw rocks around camping areas to keep the integrity of the camping spaces. Kid Tip: Turn this into a trail game: “Can we spot the best path without stepping on wildflowers?” 3. Dispose of Waste Properly This one’s big: Pack it in, pack it out. All garbage — wrappers, wipes, diapers, and food scraps — goes home with you. Even "natural" items like banana peels don’t belong on the trail. Please teach your kids how to dispose of trash. If there’s no garbage bin at the trailhead or day-use area, bring your own trash bag and carry it out. Kid Tip: Give your child their own mini “Leave No Trace” trash bag to fill! 4. Leave What You Find Rocks, sticks, feathers, and flowers are fun to find, but they belong in nature, not your backpack. Encourage your kids to take photos or draw what they discover instead of taking it home. I know this can be so challenging but try your best to leave our beautiful trails wild. I was in Rainier National Park during summertime and the most magical wildflowers danced alongside the trail. Sadly, a child plucked handfuls of vibrant wildflowers enroute up to the viewpoint. The parents encouraged it. My kids looked at me and said, 'but the bees need those flowers mommy.' Kid Tip: Create a nature journal where they can sketch their favorite finds! 5. Minimize Campfire Impact If you’re camping, use a camp stove when possible or stick to designated fire rings. Never build a fire in a new spot or use big logs. Make sure every fire is fully out before you leave. Our first camping trip of the season was less than ideal as the campers took our reserved spot then left a burning pile of garbage behind. We poured water over the fire and packed out all the leftover hashbrowns, eggs, plastic utensils, leftover dinner, and other camp trash. It was our anniversary morning at camp and it so frustrating to start the day cleaning up after irresponsible campers. Kid Tip: Teach fire safety by letting older kids help with campfire rules and water buckets. 6. Respect Wildlife Watch animals from a distance and keep noise low. Feeding animals (even cute ones) is dangerous for them and can change their natural behaviors. Remind kids that wild animals are not pets. We have so much exploring and searching for rabbits, frogs, worms, butterflies, and more! You can look from the trail and enjoy, take a photo but do not approach. Kid Tip: Turn wildlife spotting into a quiet challenge — how many birds can we hear? 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors We share the trails! Yield to others, keep voices and music low, and model kindness and respect. Everyone is out there to enjoy the peace and beauty, so help keep it that way. I have been glared at and told I was crazy to bring kids in the outdoors so it is important to remember that you belong in the outdoors too. Kid Tip: Teach trail manners like saying “hello!” to hikers and moving over for uphill travelers. Let’s Leave It Better Than We Found It The outdoors are for everyone, and it’s up to us to protect it. Whether you’re hiking, camping, biking, or just having a picnic in the park, every activity means that we need to the outdoors how we found it. I have cleaned way too many trailside garbage piles and we have run many trail cleanups because way too many people don't treat the outdoors respectfully. By practicing Leave No Trace , we raise the next generation of responsible explorers — kids who care deeply for the world around them. Let’s adventure responsibly and leave wild spaces wild.

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