I've written many posts about our geocaching adventures on our blog but I'm not sure I've ever written about the things we may take with us. So this post is to put straight what the girls occasionally take with them on their day trips with us.
The Backpack
We have two LittleLife bags that the girls have been known to wear. One is a ladybird and the other a butterfly. Eldest enjoys wearing these the most and it comes in handy for swaps. Being small it wont house all the things photoed here though.
Her Camera
My eldest is used to being the model when it comes to our family photography but now the tables are slowly changing as she's got her own camera to take her very own photographs. Presently her photos appear to be very random. There's snaps of parts of the sofa and her sister's feet. Many of them look like they've been accidentally taken instead of purposefully but I'm sure given time she will come up with some great snaps.
Snacks and a Bottle of Water
Snacks and a bottle of water carried by the children really help keem them going that's if they don't consume everything before they set out on their adventure.
A Torch
In the blazing summer sun there doesn't seem to be much need for a torch. However, if we were to explore caves or geocache at night (something we've done in the past) this would be a great addition.
A Magnifying Glass
We took this out with us for the first time on our walk around Gloucestershire and enjoyed looking at things as they magnified in size.
Identification Books
We've yet to take nature books on our trips. However, if we were going for a nearby walk then it would be fun to take one with us.Of course taking a photo of the item and matching it up on our return would also be of interest. A couple of books here double as picture boks and this element greatly appeals to my eldest.
A Paint Palette
We've also yet to take a paint palette with us but depending on your child's ability to draw and paint you may also like to consider taking a paint palette with you and some paper.
Ahhh this is so sweet! I love that you take a paint palette with you so that they can paint in nature - that's not something I would have thought of!
ReplyDeleteLots of essential and useful items for a fun family day out in nature - love this!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun are these? I wish we didn't live in the middle of a desert and that there were more than cockroaches and rattlesnakes to find! Maybe we'll put a bag like this together for the next vacation!
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I've bought SB a lovely giraffe backpack but so far he's refusing to wear it. He's only little though, so I'm sure when he's a little bigger and doesn't mind having it on he'll be exploring with lots of goodies in it. For now I end up carrying it, but it usually has a couple of books, his favourite rabbit comforter, crayons and a pad. I can't wait to explore more of the outdoors with him as he gets older. He's only two and obsessed with trees and flower already! #ThursdayTeam.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely ideas! My son likes to take his backpack out with him and other than snacks and water I don't really take anything else. I think I'm going to start packing some of these items for our mini adventures! #ThursdayTeam
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea, my boys love carrying things about and knowing that they are theres X #thursdayteam
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! They are well equipped little explorers! We have a backpack from Littlelife too, only ours is a Buzz Lightyear one.
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I'd say a great list of things to carry. I'd only add sun cream or waterproof depending on the weather, but I guess that's what parents are for - to carry all the functional stuff! Have yours learned to use the magnifying glass yet? The children here all hold it to their eye instead of to the object being viewed, it takes a lot of persuasion to get them to do it the other way round!
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A lovely bag of goodies! My daughters love their cameras and always take them with them. I love her little colouring palatte
ReplyDeleteWe love geocaching - we take a little bag of small toys to put in the geocaches. What a wonderful walk with all the essentials in the backpack - so sweet! #CountryKids
ReplyDeleteSome lovely ideas of things to take out. My four year old insists on taking a rucksack out with her everywhere. She loves her identification books and her camera. Also binoculars and a bug catcher. #CountryKids
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic little nature pack. All the perfect essentials for exploring. My two girls have that camera and it is brilliant to take out and about so they can take their own pictures. It is fascinating seeing the world through their eyes. Thank you for joining #ThursdayTeam
ReplyDeleteWhat a really lovely idea - I think I would also put sun lotion in ours and some wet wipes - as the boys always seem to get muddy or sticky hands when out. Depending on where we are some bug spray/insect treatment too as I am suffering from bites currently.
ReplyDeleteThese are so sweet. My toddler has one of these backpacks. Love the identification books too.
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DeleteWhat an awesome little kit, such a cute bag and love the magnifying glass and bug identifying books a really good idea for the summer holidays #KLTR
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea. I love identification books and being able to go out with them and use a magnifying glass is so much fun. We have some cards like that and my daughter loves them. Thanks for linking to KLTR.
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