When my Wife and I first got pregnant, I was told by far too many people to count that our days hiking and wandering the woods would be brought to a screeching halt. Demoralizing is putting it lightly but lucky for me, my Wife and I were on the same page and determined to figure out how to pair hiking and backpacking with having kids.

I’ve done a number of episodes prior to this one showcasing the experiences of others raising kids in the outdoors, but now that we have a solid year and a half under my belt, (yep, still a lot to learn) I thought I’d share what we’ve learned so far.

By no means do we have it figured out. It’s a learning process each time we go out, but I think for the most part we’ve done a great job and had really positive experiences. Heck, we even backpacked with our little girl when she was 9 months old!

If you have kids or want to have kids, I think you’ll find this episode pretty helpful and encouraging at the very least. If you don’t have kids, it’s still going to be helpful because you likely know someone who has them and is struggling to get them outside so now you’ll be able to offer some tips and tricks.

Enjoy!

By Land,

Emory R. Wanger

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Show Notes

When kids can ride in a kid carrier
Longterrm thoughts on the Deuter Kid Comfort Pro
Layering up your baby
Wearing a kid carrier
Bring snacks!
Backpacking with a kid and kid carrier
Dealing with the elements
Making it a one person job
Comfort for YOU is key!
Final Thoughts

Links

Summit Strength 28 Day Challenge: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/28-day.html
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Episode 109 Lessons Learned From Hiking And Backpacking With a Baby