As a mom of two, I can tell you that hiking with toddlers or really little kids isn’t always easy. There are a lot of hurdles to overcome and your hikes are probably going to be a lot different than in your pre-parent days.
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If you toddler is doing any activity near open water, they need a life jacket. Period. Unfortunately, a lot of water activity operators (think kayak or canoe rentals) don’t have toddler-sized life jackets: you’ll have to bring your own.
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If you don’t know the right knots for tying out a tarp, your tarp walls and roof will end up sagging. Or the tarp might even collapse on you. Luckily, there aren’t too many tarp knots you need to know. I usually only use 3 knots to tie a tarp. However, if you know these
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In addition to Lyme disease, ticks can transmit numerous other diseases. The first symptom of these diseases is usually changes to the skin. So, it’s normal to be freaked out if a blister develops at the site of your tick bite. Here’s what you need to know about whether blisters are a sign of tick-borne
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One myth that I constantly hear is that it is warmer to sleep naked in a sleeping bag than in pajamas. Here’s the definitive answer and why – in some situations – sleeping naked might actually feel warmer.
Debunked: Sleeping Naked in a Sleeping Bag Is Warmer Read More »
When wild camping or backpacking, I usually don’t bother with a shower. I’m fine being stinky for a few days. But sometimes it’s really nice to take a shower. Like when it’s 95 degrees out or your stink has gotten so bad that flies are starting to swarm. 🙂
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