Outdoor adventures with a toddler can definitely be challenging at times. 18 months to 2.5 years was when we felt it the most. Our daughter Marti always loved the trail, but when she was old enough to walk on her own but not old enough to actually hike, it honestly took a bit of the wind out of our sails. She would only stay in the pack for a few minutes, and we weren’t able to go very far. We’d basically get to a trail, hike for a 1/4 mile, and that was the adventure. We had to learn to manage our expectations, and this really helped us to find joy in these short hikes. Plus, we also realized that giving her exposure to the trail at her pace was an investment in being able to hike as a family in the future.
We are self-proclaimed gear junkies. We love having the right "stuff" to make any adventure a little easier or more fun. Across countless camping outings we have discovered that quality gear is important in order to make the camping experience a blast.
Would you rather camp in a tent or a van?
Planning a hike or backpacking trip and want to determine if your hike will still have snow on the trail?
Mission complete! After 5 years of trying to get a permit for this trail, we finally had the opportunity to do it! The best part of all was getting to bring the kids along on the adventure!
Food management in the backcountry 🐻
Tips for getting kids to sleep in the hiking pack 🥾
Gear management backpacking with a child carrier takes some planning due to volume and weight limitations.
GIVEAWAY CLOSED- Congrats @carolineferris 🥳
