23-piece pretend play hiking set with backpack, hiking essentials
Backpack with comfy adjustable straps, sized to fit kids 3 to 6; lots of pockets, flaps, hooks for name tag, safety whistle, and collectible medallion
Hiking essentials include play first aid kit, play binoculars, sunscreen tube with flip-top, multi-tool (compass, magnifier, saw, ruler), durable canteen, wooden snack bar, 6 double-sided animal track cards, trail guide activity book, pencil
Let's Explore by Melissa & Doug encourages kids to connect with the natural world through imaginative play, and to discover the joy of outdoor adventures that instill curiosity and confidence while inspiring them to say, "Let's Explore"
Makes a great gift for ages 3- to 6-year-olds, for hands-on, screen-free play
Description
Explore the outdoor experience of hiking with the 23-piece Melissa & Doug Let 's Explore Hiking Play Set! Load up the kid-sized backpack with hiking essentials like a canteen, play snacks, and a first aid kit. Hikers can protect themselves with play sunscreen and a clip-on safety whistle. Use the play binoculars to discover animal tracks (includes six double-sided track cards), and the trail guide and multi-tool (compass, magnifier, saw, and ruler) to navigate and explore! Everything stores in the adjustable backpack for quick and easy cleanup. Let's Explore encourages kids three and older to connect with the natural world through imaginative play! Discover the joy of outdoor adventures that instill curiosity and confidence while inspiring kids to say, "Let 's Explore!"
Number of Pieces: 23
Dimensions (Overall): 12.25 Inches (H) x 16.0 Inches (W) x 3.5 Inches (D)
Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up
Assembly Details: No Assembly Required
Educational Focus: Creativity
Material: Plastic
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 79499993
UPC: 000772308014
Item Number (DPCI): 204-06-4321
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 16 inches length x 12.7 inches width x 3.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.95 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: Is this for a toddler or a kindergartener? do the binoculars or compass work?
Makes a BIG DIFFERENCE
submitted by AromatherapyJunkie - 5 years ago
A: Hi,
The Let's Explore Hiking Play Set is designed for children ages 3-6. The hiking "essentials" are designed for pretend play.
Best,
Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
submitted byManufacturer - 5 years ago
Q: Does the compass work? Do the binoculars work all? Does the whistle work? Can you put anything in the canteen or sunscreen bottles?
submitted by cmz - 6 years ago
A: Hi,
The hiking "essentials" are all designed for pretend play.
Best,
Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
This hiking playset is a delightful choice for young adventurers, featuring a variety of engaging accessories that inspire imaginative play. With items like binoculars, a compass, and a first aid kit, children can embark on exciting explorations both indoors and outdoors. While the backpack's straps are not adjustable and some guests noted quality concerns, the overall design and play value make it a favorite among kids, encouraging creativity and outdoor learning.
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25 recommendations
2 out of 5 stars
26 October, 2024
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Backpack straps not adjustable
Disappointed the backpack straps are not adjustable. The backpack just fits my 3 year old now and won't fit for too long. The rest of playset is cute and my daughter loves it. For the price point the backpack should have adjustable straps.
1 reply from care team - 2 years ago
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Hiking Backpack. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along. Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
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23 March, 2022Verified purchase
love it
grandkids love this '
Naomi
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25 January, 2022Verified purchase
Great buy!
My 2 year old is obsessed with this! Even after a couple months she still loves playing with it. My older 2 also like playing with it. Great toy!
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23 January, 2022Verified purchase
Great item!
Daughter loved it. Came with so many cool items.
Kate
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21 January, 2022Verified purchase
She Loves It
My 3 year old’s absolute favorite Christmas gift! She has played with all the items often. She loves to put the set in her “pack pack” and play camping. Great variety of items.
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12 January, 2022
Comes with alot
This was a gift for my nephew and he loved it! It comes with a lot of different activities so he played for hours with it!
Haileejeanine
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10 January, 2022Verified purchase
Ready for adventure?
Great for the young backpacker and camper!
jb
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6 January, 2022Verified purchase
Very cute toy
Very cute and my daughter loves playing with it
Katy
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3 January, 2022Verified purchase
So cute
So cute! My 2 yo and 5 yo love it
Emily b
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1 January, 2022
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Great gift
We love the hiking back pack. Keeps everything together and easy for little explorers to use
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31 December, 2021Verified purchase
Imagination Time
My son liked this more than I thought he would have an originally I just wanted to find a backpack for him to play with. He actually been interested in the hiking theme itself and has pretended to go on exploring adventures. Yes, he’s already managed to lose some pieces however, what remains is constantly played with every day. He really loves the canteen. Overall, super happy with the decision to buy this and I would absolutely recommend it for a child to increase imagination play time.
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27 December, 2021Verified purchase
Compass doesnt work
The set is cute but one of the reasons I got it for my son was to have a working compass. Is the compass supposed to work? If so, we got one that is defective because the arrow is crooked. Had gotten my daughter the binoculars and compass set so really wanted this set to contain both binoculars and a compass so they both had the same thing
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25 December, 2021Verified purchase
Disappointed but cute
Very disappointed. Bought this for my 2-year-old son for Christmas & it was missing three pieces. We looked everywhere, they were not included even though they are advertised multiple times on the box. Other than that, it is a cute set.
1 reply from Shelly team - 5 years ago
Hi, Thank you for your post and for bringing this to our attention. Please call us at 800 718 5365. Anyone on our friendly consumer care team will be happy to help you. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
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18 December, 2021Verified purchase
My own backpack!
Bought to give as a gift to a toddler who loves to play with her older siblings’ backpack. She is going to love this!
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4 November, 2021Verified purchase
Kids love it
This is such a cute set. My girls have been playing with it for months. So great for encouraging imaginative play.
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13 July, 2021
Love it
So cute! Perfect to store all the Melissa and Doug camping sets!
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10 June, 2021Verified purchase
Kids loved it
The kids loved it. The canteen can leak water but that’s pretty minor for the hours it’s been played with.
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2 June, 2021Verified purchase
Grandsons LOVE this
I had gotten one of these for one of my grandson's. I have 2 grandsons who are 8 months apart, so they are like twins, but cousins. So, there is a "dispute" every time about this - they both love the canteen, the binoculars and the backpack and, of course, the whistle. So, problem solved. I bought another. They both call the binoculars their "camera". Great package.
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5 out of 5 stars
19 February, 2021Verified purchase
A fun gift
Looks like a quality item for young kids. Binoculars are a hit
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5 out of 5 stars
10 February, 2021Verified purchase
Unique and fun!
Not your typical toy, so I love it! It’s good for my kid’s imagination and improves mental skills
