By Land Podcast
This podcast is about learning how to have better backcountry experiences and understanding why spending time outside matters in the first place.
I have conversations with people from diverse outdoor backgrounds to learn from them and hear their personal stories. I cover everything from backpacking, hiking, hunting, conservation, and outdoor skills to the broader role the outdoors can play in our health, perspective, and everyday lives.
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-Emory, By Land
By Land Podcast
#109 - Lessons Learned From Hiking And Backpacking With a Baby
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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 Notes
- When kids can ride in a kid carrier
- Long-term 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
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