Parents, no matter what outdoor activity you love, you want your kids to embrace it with the same fervor as you, if not more. The shared affection for the outdoors allows for a bonding experience that no night in front of the tube watching Netflix together can ever provide. In addition, getting them involved at an early age is not only good for their physical fitness, it instills in them a connection with the real world around them. And as they mature, they will be more likely to adopt a healthy lifestyle while inspiring their peers to do the same. Simply put, you set the table for success when you get your kids involved in outdoor activities at an early age, and hiking, is a great option.

With all of that good stuff aside, it’s time to outfit your kid in gear that not only helps with the physical act of hiking, but one that gets them stoked about it, because let’s face it – it’s got to be cool to keep their attention. While Grindaholic technically hasn’t released a full line of kids hiking gear, we’ve been getting reports and photos (as per the featured image above) from parents exclaiming that their young ones are “borrowing” their Grindaholic goodies under their noses. Let’s find out why you may want to consider clicking an additional XS/Small item to “add to cart” the next time you make your purchase.

3 Reasons Why Your Kids (and You) Will Love Grindaholic Shirts and Accessories

They Get to Be Like Mom/Dad

To be honest, this one typically only lasts until the preteen years, at which point they want no part of wearing matching shirts with mom or dad. But until it becomes uncool, they love it! Original Grindaholic shirts in small (men’s and women’s) will fit a bit loose on kids, but will fit nonetheless, with the extra breathing room being a bonus on those warm summer (or vacation) hikes. Then there is the racerback tank top (women’s) which kids love to wear on top of a t-shirt for an ultra cool look as they leave grownups in the dust behind them on the mountain trail:

Have a look at our store to browse our current shirt selection and pick out a size for yourself, and your young one/s.

Hats That Help Them Keep Their Cool

Kids dig hats because they’re cool, and you like them for them because it shades their precious faces from the summer sun. The new line of baseball cap style hats from Grindaholic are already being worn by hiking youth around the Pacific Northwest (including the quirky tot in the featured photo) and given the patented FlexFit tech behind the material, it will transition from their domes to yours without being worse for wear. You can order a couple right here.

Healthy Lifestyle Allegiance

As a parent, you are concerned about the influence of brands on your child, and you should be. It’s a fact that marketing companies attempt to reel us humans in at an early stage to foster brand loyalty that will last for decades. They try to connect with us in adolescent years (and before) by appealing to our budding interests, and even attempt to spark the flame for those interests in the first place. Unfortunately, these interests are not always in your child’s best interests, promoting video game mentality fueled by sugar rushes and lots of fancy bells and whistles.  Instead, wouldn’t you prefer that your child identify with a brand (or vice versa) that promotes a healthy lifestyle, one that is locally owned and one that encourages a sense of community. While we would be honored if you would find that for your family with Grindaholic, we’re just happy if you find that connection with a healthy locally owned outdoor company anywhere.

If you’d like to share pics of your little Grindaholics, be sure to tag @vangrindaholic on Instagram and/or on Facebook.