alyssa · June 13, 2014
As our kids get older, we have gotten bolder. Our adventures have migrated from family car camping to multiple backpacking trips a summer. But always the…
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alyssa · May 21, 2014
There are so many great kid carriers on the market. But when it comes to cargo space, the Kelty Pathfinder 3.0 is one of our favorites. Tested in: Nearly…
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christine_kieft · April 1, 2014
Tested in: Hiking, walking, & swimming with 20 lb. Toddler and 40 lb. Preschooler Cost: $65 Availability: Boba provided by GoTikesGo.com Best Use: Short hikes,…
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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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alyssa · February 16, 2014
Someone posed a question the other day, "what does being an outdoor mom really mean?" For some moms it means teaching their kids to love, respect, and be…
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alyssa · February 4, 2014
Last week we went to the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. And while we only spent a brief afternoon at the show (other more important things to do, like skiing)…
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alyssa · December 31, 2013
One last look at a year full of a LOT of first for us as a family. First snowshoe trips. First time on cross-country skis. First half and full marathons. First…
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alyssa · December 6, 2013
I/O Merino claims to have the softest Merino on earth. And from what I've experienced, they might be right. It is pretty darn soft. And pretty darn warm. I am…
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alyssa · December 5, 2013
Merino is all the rage, right? Australian merino is even more so. But why? I am not really "up" on my merino hype and only know that I simply love the stuff.…
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alyssa · December 1, 2013
"In The Open 2014" consists of the gear we choose, use and abuse every time we step out the door. It is the gear we love and need. The gear we'd recommend.…
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alyssa · November 24, 2013
I was first introduce to Pakems on the twitter-sphere of all places. A lightweight, water resistant shoe that packs down small initially designed for après-ski…
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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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