#109 - Lessons Learned From Hiking And Backpacking With a Baby

Text the show!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 several episodes before 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 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 will still be helpful because you likely know someone who has them and is struggling to get them outside, so now you can offer some tips and tricks.Show NotesWhen kids can ride in a kid carrierLong-term thoughts on the Deuter Kid Comfort ProLayering up your babyWearing a kid carrierBring snacks!Backpacking with a kid and kid carrierDealing with the elementsMaking it a one-person jobComfort for YOU is key!Final ThoughtsSupport the Show.Thanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join the newsletter Beginner backpacking course Support the show emory@byland.co