We often get asked how hiking with a kid might impact how far you can hike, or trip objectives, compared to hiking before kids. I have taken some rough numbers to illustrate our experience.
Category: Hiking
Locus Gear Khafra DCF-B: Trekking pole configuration
For our PCT LASH, we are planning to use a 4 person mid to shelter the four of us. A key to our shelter configuration is using our trekking poles as tent poles, and arranging them so we can maximize our floor space in the tent. The first attempt When I first test pitched the … Continue reading Locus Gear Khafra DCF-B: Trekking pole configuration
MYOG: Kids fanny snack pack for PCT LASH
Toothless won't be carrying a backpack or any of his gear on the PCT but I wanted to give him some way of carrying snacks and small items on trail. Natasha and I already have hip pockets for our packs but one improvement would be to access the hip pockets with one hand. A zipperless … Continue reading MYOG: Kids fanny snack pack for PCT LASH
MYOG air mattress pump sack
This is how I made my own pump sack out of a trash compactor bag and some 3D printed parts
PCT gear with 2 kids: shakedown trip
We tested our new gear front country camping at Porteau Cove Provincial Park and learned a few things about how our gear works
MYOG tent bathtub floor
We changed our shelter system when our baby Lil' Flier was born in anticipation for our PCT LASH with two kids under 5 years old. As part of that shelter system, we rely on a bathtub floor to keep the kids clean, dry and off the ground. I made the bathtub floor myself in my … Continue reading MYOG tent bathtub floor
PCT Gear Highlight: Locus Gear Khafra 4P
This is a story about how I bought another tent.
MYOG toddler carrier
Toothless, the author's child, requires less frequent carrying on hikes over time. They initially relied on bulky soft carriers but sought a lighter, efficient solution. The author designed a custom carrier using available materials, emphasizing safety, comfort, and ease of packing. Testing confirmed its effectiveness and suitability for their hiking needs.
PCT 2025 with two kids under 5
Hey remember this? Trip Planning: Pandemic Options with a Baby In August 2024, we welcomed a new baby girl to our family. I call her Lil' Flier since she just flew into this world without a pause. We've been looking for an opportunity to spend some time on the PCT for years. We did some short … Continue reading PCT 2025 with two kids under 5
Brazeau Loop with a Toddler: Day 3
Mileage: 11.9 km The storm that is due starts overnight with an impressive show of thunder and lightning. It is still raining by the time we get up, so we get everyone bundled up in rain gear and then pack up and hike off into the rain. By the time we reached Brazeau Lake, it … Continue reading Brazeau Loop with a Toddler: Day 3
Backpacks & Bike Racks 