Since our baby boy, "Toothless", was born in late October we have been very fortunate to have a smooth recovery and an easy baby to take care of. Thankfully this means we have been able to start hiking with him since he was 3 weeks old. We have been taking him on day hikes every … Continue reading Is that a dog or a baby?
Author: kyle
Bike Gear: Cheap Panniers
After installing the car seat in our cargo bike, I realized that our panniers would not be large enough to carry groceries if we needed to grab groceries with the baby on board. We have some panniers but we always end up carrying items on top of our rack or in a backpack when riding … Continue reading Bike Gear: Cheap Panniers
Box Bike – Maintenance: New Tires
I finally got around to installing the new tires on our bike. I bought Schwalbe tires and tubes and as previously posted they arrived pretty much next day. They have been sitting in our hallway until I could install them today while Natasha was at work. I bought Marathon Plus HS 440 tires and matching … Continue reading Box Bike – Maintenance: New Tires
Box Bike: And the parts start to arrive..
Surprisingly, we started getting parts within days of ordering them. The tires came from the US within two days. The lock within three days. Now we are waiting for the rest from MEC. Maybe I can install some tires this weekend... But oh gosh do these tires actually have tread! The ones on the bike … Continue reading Box Bike: And the parts start to arrive..
Box Bike!
Since we are expecting a child in October, and the COVID19 pandemic has really impacted public transit, we decided to go ahead and buy a cargo bike. We have been looking for a while and built a big spreadsheet of different models and costs, but in the end it is all about opportunity. There aren't … Continue reading Box Bike!
Announcement: New Adventure
Gear Repair: Arc Haul
When we hiked the GDT the mesh panel on the back of my Arc Haul wore through, causing a strap to rub against my back for several hundred kilometers. This eventually caused me quite a bit of pain - my back had knots from everything being off kilter and rubbing. Worn Through Panel I have … Continue reading Gear Repair: Arc Haul
Gear Review: Sun Hoodies
Background Since I have been 15 years old I have had a condition (vitiligo) that, while it gives me unique white skin, hair and eyebrows, it makes me very suseptible to sun burns. This results in skin damage and can lead to skin cancer. As a result I try to be very careful with sun … Continue reading Gear Review: Sun Hoodies
Gear Source: Dirty Girl Gaiters in Vancouver
We have been asked several times while on day hikes about where we got our dirty girl gaiters. We had bought them online directly from Dirty Girl Gaiters, and keep advising anyone who asks. Everyone seems a little underwhelmed when we tell them that though so I've been keen to find a more local source. … Continue reading Gear Source: Dirty Girl Gaiters in Vancouver
GDT Reflection: End/ Prince George
We have finished the trail so be it's probably a good time to write down some of my thoughts before they change! My midpoint reflection is here. I'll probably put another summary together when I have more time to reflect. Itinerary We started deviating more from our itinerary and permits in Section E. Up until … Continue reading GDT Reflection: End/ Prince George
Backpacks & Bike Racks 