It is easy to keep going when the next viewpoint looks close. On a winter family walk, deciding when to turn back before you start makes the return journey less rushed.
Choose a time everyone understands
Work backwards from your planned finish, allowing for breaks, slower ground and the pace of the youngest or least confident walker. Keep spare daylight in the plan. Reassess if the weather changes or someone is getting tired.
Carry suitable lighting even when you intend to finish before dark, and keep it where an adult can reach it. Agree who carries shared kit so important items do not all end up with one person who walks ahead.
During the Christmas holidays, an easy loop near home can be a better choice than a big outing squeezed between other plans. Turning back early can still leave everyone with a good afternoon.
30 L Hiking Backpack with Rain Cover
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- Approximately 32 × 22 × 52 cm
- 30 litre capacity
- Rain cover included according to the supplier specification
Check the fit and packed weight before a longer route. A rain cover helps with showers but does not make the contents submersible.
Related reading: Christmas Backpack Gifts: Choose Around Their Family Walks.
For your next trip, use our family camping checklist.
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