Backyard Safari Outfitters Review

When I told one of my blogger friends that I was reviewing Backyard Safari Outfitters products she said, “Why? You don’t have boys do you?”

This is the exact reason I need to review products like these. I want to show the world that girls like adventure and camping just as much as the boys do. In fact, I think my girls loved these toys even more than some boys might.

The girls had so much fun playing in the Backyard Safari Outfitters Expidition Three Base Camp Shelter, giggling, and rolling all around. Much to my amazement this open shelter was much larger than I originally anticipated. For some reason I thought it would be a good idea to “pitch” it in our living room, until I realized just how big the shelter actually was. We have a pretty small house so personally it worked much better outside and gave us more space, plus the outdoorsy feel was much more fun anyway.

My other favorite touches of the Backyard Sarari Outfitters line are that they come with a great Essential Field Gear Cargo Vest {which is only 19.99 and the construction is top-notch} and your child can earn patches to place directly on the vest. The vest lets your child store so many items, including your pop-up field guide, a flash light and so much more that way they can have their hands free to explore. It fits Miss A who is now 4 years old just right and there’s lots of room to grow.

I also love the Backyard Safari Lazer Light Bug Vacuum. {Also featured in the June 2011 issue of Parents magazine “The Summer’s Hottest Toys” section!} Not only can you “suck” up the bugs, but you can also light them up and take an upclose look with the built-in magnifying glass. Miss A is deatlhy afraid of bugs, but loved using the vacuum to “get rid of them” and “shoe them away”. It was also a nice way for her to examine the bugs without being too scared that they would touch her.

Overall, we really like Backyard Safari Outfitters products, they are great a great value. You get quality toys and products for affordable prices. As I mentioned earlier the toys are great for boys or girls and are GREAT for the summer and playing in your own backyard or the wild outdoors.

Get your Bakcyard Safari Outfitters gear on their website: http://www.summittoy.com/ or find them at Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, and Target. Be sure to fan them on Facebook too: http://www.facebook.com/BackyardSafari

What’s your favorite outdoor activity for the summer?

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As a member of Team Mom I received Backyard Safari Outfitters products in order to complete this review. My opinions are in no way influenced by Team Mom or the products I received. My opinions are my own, however yours may vary.