two week ago, I try backpacking with my duaghter to small island di thousand Island National park. http://odesya.multiply.com/photos/album/49 but, we have...
... ### Pretty pictures! Given where you are, a fleece blanket pinned together (or a fleece "sleeping bag" with zipper and such) would do fine, with maybe a ...
Here are some photos of our latest trip. Two climbers were four and one was two, although their birthdays are next month so they will be 3 and 5. My...
Hiya. We are planning a camping trip this Summer. Our oldest is currently 2 and the youngest 7 months. The 7-month old will be easy as far as food goes, but...
if she likes SlimFast bars, then start trying out other kinds of bars. Larabars, Luna Bars, Clif bars... just try them on her until she likes one. also, try...
... although their birthdays are next month so they will be 3 and 5. Cool; looks like a fun area. My kids have been roped up on hikes since they first started ...
Along with what Emma wrote, go to another store, too -- SlimFast bars are available in a variety of RiceKrispie types that are not covered in chocolate, but...
My boys usually don't enjoy sandwich type meals while hiking. So I usually have them pack bagels, cliff bars, pretzels, corn chips, nuts dried fruits, tuna in...
... Excellent list, You might want to add jerky, string cheeses and mild sliced pepperoni (very salty and encourages drinking). Snacks are a good way to keep...
I am looking for the lightest possible kid-pack to carry our 6 month old in on an extended trip on the AT. It's been 4 years since the last baby and we need a...
Hello Wanderlustmama, just wanted to say that we have a Deuter II also for our 2 1/2 year old and it is a great backpack. We also have the rain and sun...
we've had a slow but steady trickle of new members join the list lately and i wanted to say hello and encourage all of our members to just jump right in with...
well, it seems like we backpack in to Hoegee's at least once a year now. it's really a perfect place to take kids backpacking. it's a loop of just over 2...
My wife and I were backpackers until our daughter was born. Now that she is almost 2, we are hoping to get back into it. We took her on a "warm up" trip this...
I spoke to the team at Upside Over today via online chat and mentioned this group. Needless to say they were very excited about us and the topics we discuss....
I don't know anything about the Chicago area, so I apologize for being no help. But I do have a couple questions--how far into her pregnancy did your wife...
"Any other women who backpacked while pregnant? For how long and with how much weight?" My wife did extensively. This isn't a recommendation to do the same...
I live north of Chicago and normally head into Wisconsin on weekends for camping/hiking with my kids. Two places to consider: Southern Kettle Moraine - Pine...
My wife and I get out as much as possible with a 3 year old and 6 month old twins. In regard to your backpacking while pregnant question, my wife didn't do...
... RVs when tent camping ... 1. GOOD LUCK. 2. "Go West"... like, on the northern middle of the state -- but as I recall it, it's a fairly popular state park...
I bp'd, hiked, and snowshoed til about half-way through my 6th month - including a Catskill 35. After that is was just walks around the neighborhood - but...
with my first pregnancy i did not backpack, mostly because i had only gotten excited about backpacking (as opposed to doing it for my husband's sake) just...
I have no first hand knowledge, but my wife's family is from Chicago and they used camp/rock climb at Devil's Lake State Park near Baraboo, WI and spoke highly...
So, how long does your child sit in the backpack between wiggle breaks? Our son is 13 months and I want to do some hiking. I know he's not going to want to...
Our son (14 mos) is quite content to sit in the pack for a few hours. He figured out how to use a Camelbak bite valve a few months ago (he just went up to my...
... While this may sound like a commercial, it's not: If quality rest on a hard floor is a serious issue, I'd recommend trying out a Down Air Mat. They're...