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I was recently chosen to be part of Acorn’s Spring Review Crew and given a pair of their cute Vista Wedge Ankle sandals to try out. (Read to the bottom to find out how you can join the Review Crew.) So far, I love them! I’m generally a sports sandals and minimalist running shoes kind …
I have to be honest, I debate whether snowshoeing is a good family activity. Sure, it’s great to be outside together, playing in the snow and wandering through the trees. It’s good exercise and good bonding time. Anyone who can walk can snowshoe; it’s technically very easy. But snowshoeing can be slow and cumbersome, especially …
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Sierra Designs Lightning HT2 review When I head into the mountains on a backpacking trip with my favorite six-year-old, I know I am going to be carrying most of our gear myself, so I want our essentials to be as light as possible. I also want them to work well. At three pounds and 14 …
The Slope & City jacket looks good and works great. The exterior is made with wind and waterproof fabric to keep the elements away from your kids body. The fleece interior is soft and snuggly (and non-pilling). The jacket works for Montana-formal occasions as well as playing in the snow. This super adjustable jacket can …
My first backpack was a Kelty external frame pack. Way back then, it seemed everyone was switching to internal frames, and I soon did, too. While an internal frame pack is great for dodging through bushes and tight situations, I still missed my external frame. Until last summer when I got a new and improved …
Whether running along Peets Hill or strolling down Last Chance Gulch, a good stroller can makes an outdoor outing more pleasant. The Speedster Swivel Deluxe has a secure five-point, adjustable harness and an adjustable-height handle so it fits both you and your kid. The fully padded seat and frame keep your rider comfortable and safe. …
My trusty Wizbang hat playing in the snow. I’ve loved my Wizbang hat for a long time. It’s lightweight, it’s cute, and it’s perfect for cold weather activities when you aren’t super cold. You know what I mean–it’s snowy or cold, but you’re running or skiing or otherwise keeping warm. You need something on your …
The Indy is a great pair of skis for the beginning skier who is just getting hooked on the sport. The skis Catch-Free Rocker profile will hold firm through turns on hardpack, and its 70mm waist will keep the ski light and nimble. This elevated tip and tail assures effortless initiation at slow speeds, stability …
Teaching a thirty-pounder to ski requires a lot of lifting on the parents part. With Spyders new snowsuit all that lifting just got easier. A built-in harness securely wraps around the body and travels through the garment to an external handle located on the back. Adults can easily pick up little athletes after a fall, …
This handy little package protects your little ones noggin and their eyes. The goggles snap right onto the helmet, so they fit perfectly. This new system ensures convenient, fully adjustable, and fun goggle-helmet attachment. Combining an auto-locking magnet with secure slide-release buckle technology, this great fitting, fully integrated goggle and helmet system stays together long …
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