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Favorite Trail Books, and Maps for Backpacking and Hiking in North Carolina
Initially, we found it difficult finding resources that recommended dayhiking and backpacking trails in the area. This information varies by state, is easily outdated, passed around by word-of-mouth, books/trailguides quickly go out of print. So here we have curated a small list of trailguides, and maps that have helped us tremendously for hiking in North…
Day Hiking Pregnant – What Gear Worked for Me
Many women do not win the genetic lottery when it comes to morning sickness and I equally fall into this boat. During my first and second trimesters, I may as well be a half-dead carcus on its last attempts to live. Between 8-20 weeks I feel like death and exercising haults to a “can I…
The Best Toddler Hiking Shoes: Merrell’s Little Kid’s Trail Quest Jr.
Looking for hiking shoes for my 2 year old daughter was a hot mess. Most blogs talk about the best hiking boots for kids, not necessarily toddlers. Not all brands carry hiking boots for toddlers, and there is no great way to search for toddler shoes becuase of the lack of naming and sizing standards….
Picking a Toddler Backpack Carrier: Buying Used
We made the mistake of not researching cheaper options without feeling pressured to pick the first cheap option we found or risk buying a brand new expensive one we were uncertain we would use. A toddler backpack carrrier is one of those items that naturally has a limited lifespan. Becuase of that you can find…