Backpacking Gear List For Mom And Two Kids

I pack everything into my Deuter AirContact 60 L. The final total weight of my pack is around 42 lbs, give or take. Our kids take a small backpack which includes their little blanket, stuffy, camera, and a few snacks. They cannot carry much weight, but we still encourage them to carry some so they […]

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Elk Lakes Provincial Park, BC backcountry

Located near both the BC and Alberta border you will find these two beautiful sub-alpine lakes. They can be accessed from both the BC side, north of Elkford, as well as from Alberta’s adjoining Peter Lougheed Park. While it is a 10 km hike in from the Alberta side, it is just an easy 1 […]

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Backpacking Luxuries that are worth their weight

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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