Melissa & Doug Let’s Explore Hiking Play Set – 23-Piece Toddler Nature Toy for Ages 3+

Rediscover the outdoors with a complete 23-piece hiking play set

The Melissa & Doug Let’s Explore Hiking Play Set invites toddlers to imagine their own nature adventures. Sized for little hands and designed to be carried, this kit encourages independent, screen-free play that fits into real-life adventures from the backyard to the park.

Front-and-center is a kid-sized backpack that adjusts as kids grow, featuring multiple pockets, a name-tag hook, a safety whistle, and a collectible medallion. The collection also includes a pretend first aid kit, play binoculars, a sunscreen tube, and a versatile multi-tool with a compass, magnifier, saw, and ruler. A durable canteen and wooden snack bar add crunchy realism, while six double-sided animal track cards and a trail guide activity book with a pencil invite observation, discovery, and hands-on learning as kids explore.

What’s inside

• Backpack with adjustable straps for ages 3–6, plus multiple pockets, a name-tag hook, safety whistle, and collectible medallion
• Play first aid kit, play binoculars, sunscreen, and a multi-tool with compass, magnifier, saw, and ruler
• Durable canteen and wooden snack bar for realistic pretend hydration and snacking
• Six double-sided animal track cards and a trail guide activity book with a pencil

How kids can use it

Kids load the lightweight backpack, clip on the safety whistle, and head out for a pretend hike. The binoculars spark curiosity about imaginary wildlife, while the track cards encourage noticing patterns in nature.

The trail guide and multi-tool support open-ended exploration, letting children practice problem solving and basic navigation during play. The set packs away neatly into the backpack, making cleanup quick and easy after a family adventure.

Benefits you may notice

• Encourages imaginative, independent outdoor play in familiar environments
• Supports fine motor skills through handling small pieces and assembling components
• Promotes early observation and basic geography concepts with the compass and track cards
• Fosters organization and packing skills with a kid-sized, adjustable backpack
• Offers a screen-free, collaborative option for family time and storytelling

A thoughtful gift for young explorers

Perfect for kids aged 3 and up, this set complements Melissa & Doug’s pretend-play collection, providing a durable, portable way to spark curiosity, confidence, and outdoor imagination in everyday play.