alyssa · March 24, 2014
A Kid Project reader recently asked: How do you make your toddlers stay in their sleeping bags? My 21-month-old rolls all over the crib and she hates to wear…
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alyssa · March 17, 2014
A good kid carrier is a must-have for any outdoor family. And having one that suits your needs might not be as straight forward as you think. So we jumped on…
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alyssa · March 10, 2014
- As a family we haven't been much into trekking poles. But this last winter my husband invested in a pair and has loved having them, especially when there…
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chris · November 18, 2013
Finding a good seat in the backcountry can be hard. (Pun intended.) I've tried sitting on 3 legged stools, the 'convert a therm-a-rest to a chair' thingamabops…
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alyssa · November 12, 2013
In the fall/winter our choice of footwear for the kids becomes less...forgiving. The low-top hiking shoes and sneakers we usually grab are not quite suitable…
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alyssa · October 23, 2013
Last month I received a copy of "Tell It On The Mountain", a walking documentary of life on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The PCT is 2,663 miles long and…
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alyssa · August 27, 2013
As we walked through preparing for our first family backpacking trip I noticed something: there are a ton of articles on backpacking with kids in their teens.…
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alyssa · August 2, 2013
I do some "risky" things. Climbing. Backpacking. Some might even say skiing. But not that risky. I am that person who sits down after a fun multi-pitch 5.7/5.8…
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chris · July 24, 2013
Recently I had the opportunity to try out the Deuter ACT Zero 50 + 15. (Wow, that name is a mouthful). It is a somewhat minimalist 50-65 liter pack from…
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alyssa · July 9, 2013
As a family, we've tried out a ton of different sleeping bags over the years. And for the vast amount of families, you cannot go wrong. Well...too wrong. Most…
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alyssa · July 7, 2013
Duration: A total of 5 nights and 7 days on the trail so far. Location: Testing in the Wasatch and Uinta Ranges Best Uses: Backpacking, Multi-day trips for…
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alyssa · July 2, 2013
After an inspiring all-women's backpacking trip in Colorado last year, I was motivated to plan my first trip out here in Utah. After much debating on location,…
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chris · June 17, 2013
I have several backpacking pet peeves. Bad (or not enough) food, bad sleep. They can take what would be the most amazing experience and make it unenjoyable.…
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alyssa · June 14, 2013
Gosh, when looking for a tent, where do you start?! Honestly, when we first had kids I wished we had started here. I never really considered Kelty as my brand…
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alyssa · June 12, 2013
Every once and awhile I have some romantic, glorious idea...albeit ambitious. And last winter, when the snow swirled deep, I was dreaming of sunshine and wild…
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