Are certain hiking clothes better than others when it comes to being out in the backcountry? The simple answer is most definitely. Can you hike in any type of clothing? Yes you sure can, but depending on weather conditions some choices WILL be better then others. So, what are the best hiking clothes to wear? […]
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Getting caught out in the elements while hiking without the proper gear makes for challenging moments. While all layers are important when backpacking and hiking, the outer layer (or protective layer) plays a huge role in whether your hike could turn into some not so fun times should the wind, rain, or snow make an […]
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We are avid backcountry adventurers, and when our girls were born everyone said our hiking would have to stop. How would we be able to do this with babies? We took these comments with a grain of salt and didn’t want to stop exploring the outdoors without our kids. We chose to continue doing what […]
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When heading into the back country, especially with kids, you have limited space in your pack to bring everything you need. But now that our kids are out of diapers we do have a bit more room for some of the luxury items. These items, while still somewhat light, are not must haves when backpacking […]
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Here you will find everything we packed along with us for our trek to Everest Basecamp and back. All we required had to fit into our two backpacks. We also made the last minute decision to not have the girls carry their own little backpack for two reasons. The first was because they would tire […]
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When heading into the backcountry with kids (that can’t carry much weight in their own packs) you need to make sure you have everything you need, but at the most minimal level. Finding gear that is ultra lightweight is a really good option but can be expensive. You don’t need the best and lightest to […]
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