My parent’s brought all of our family to The Big Island! WHAT A DREAM COME TRUE!!!
We knew we’d be going on a few hikes + that rain was in the forecast (isn’t it always in Hawaii . . . at least for one day), so we snagged some new rain gear from Backcountry before we left.
The gearheads were AMAZING + walked us through the details about all their technical rain gear + helped us pick the best jackets for packing + staying dry. They were even so nice to give us a Backcountry promo code. Get 15% off your first purchase with code: GINGER
a few things we packed for hikes + beach days:
- rain gear for the whole family
- a GoPro. (on sale) It packs down soooo small so it’s easy to take on hikes + the Hero7 is waterproof, so we took it into the waterfalls no prob. we did snag the floaty so the boys wouldn’t lose it in the waves.
- snacks + water! there is a Costco in Kona, so we stopped on the way in. Go for the local acai bowl tho, not the costco ones 🙂 (food post coming soon)
- water shoes that are also good for hiking! i love wearing tevas + for the boys their birks were great the majority of the trip. On our Popoui Hike down to the rope swings, they wore these little water shoes!
- HATS! y’all know we’re a crazy suncreen family by now, but hats are a great way to keep the sun off your face + keep you cooler while out in the heat allllll day.
- these leggings are perfect for the rain. They keep the moisture away from your skin + I love the texture. I even wore them on our travel days!
- swimsuits! for just in case you run into any beautiful waterfalls or swimming holes along the way, which isn’t too hard to do in Kona! We shared some of our favorite swim here.
- a rain protector for your backpack. I loved that we could carry our gear around all day without worrying about it getting ruined by the rain.
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POLOLU VALLEY LOOKOUT:
This hike had an awesome wide trail that was easy for walking, which made it perfect for all the kids. It was sooooo beautiful right along the coast + had the best lookout spots + even had a rope swing with a seat!
I’d recommend packing snacks + a lunch for when you get to the bottom. Don’t stop on the rocks, keep walking to neverland!!! Don’t forget to stop at the local little shave ice hut on your way back down to the main road. Her banana bread will blow your mind!
Another quick trip for doing the Big Island with kids, is Carl Smith Beach. You can wade in clear water . . . no waves + they’re always turtles to swim with! The kids will LOVE it!
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see other #goatworthy moments here:
HAMMOCK CAMPING
PADDLEBOARDING IN ST GEORGE
all #GOATWORTHY moments with Backcountry.