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Since we are a family of hikers. Being in the woods = our happy place. My boys are river dwellers, would prefer sleeping in a tent as opposed to their comfy beds, and they love snacking on the trail. Our favorite thing to do on a beautiful day is to pack up our kid carrying hiking packs with all the necessities and set out on a new adventure. Necessities when hiking with young children include a lot of snacks and drinks! Our favorite way to carry our water on the trail is with a water hydration backpack (we have a Platypus brand). You can add some coconut water to it as well for the extra electrolytes, or some of your favorite sports drink powder.
Stay away from snacks that are heavy and high in processed sugar. We like to pack healthy and high protein snacks that don’t need any refrigeration…you don’t want to have to carry the extra weight of an ice pack to keep a snack cool!
Banana tortilla wraps: Take a large tortilla, spread some peanut butter (or Sunbutter to keep it nut free) all across the wrap, then spread some honey on the wrap, place a full peeled banana on one side of the wrap and then roll. This can be eaten whole or can be cut into “sushi” type bites.
Kale Chips: Preheat your oven to 250 degrees. Toss fresh Kale leaves with about 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with some sea salt. Bake for about 20 min. or until crispy! Perfect for trail snacking without weighing you down.
These are my family’s personal favorite:
Yields about 20 balls
This recipe was originally posted onLiveAndLetWander.com, where the Rispoli family shares tips for outdoorsy families. We highly recommend bookmarking their blog and following them on Instagram.
Some trails are familiar, like a pair of cushioned slippers formed to your feet. Each turn is comforting and warm, as known as the pages of your favorite book. Some trails are rocky and wild, proving to you with every mile both the thrill of nature and your own limitations. For different experience levels, locations, time constraints and moods, there are likely to be a variety of trails near you that meet your needs. With some helpful resources and considerations, finding the perfect hiking trail is easy.
From hiking dog jealousy to estimating the calorie-to-weight ratio of entire grocery stores, outdoor adventurers have unique experiences all around.
Here are just a few to make you laugh, paired with watercolor interpretations of outdoorsy absurdity.
My first pair of sturdy, quality hiking boots changed my outdoor experience. Before them, I tumbled around awkwardly in slippery, ill-fitting, non-breathable (and somehow also non-waterproof) boots, coming away from hikes happy but covered in scrapes, bruises, and favoring tender limbs. My arches would ache, and eventually, the dull pain would spread to my leg joints. Then I bought “my blue boots.” The most significant outdoor purchase I had ever made, I was unconvinced that they would be worth it. Now, without a doubt in my mind, I can say they were absolutely worth the price.
| WOMEN'S | US | UK | Europe | CM |
| Small | 4 - 6.5 | 2 - 4.5 | 35 - 37 | 20.5 - 23 |
| Medium | 7 - 9.5 | 5 - 7.5 | 38 - 40 | 23.5 - 25.5 |
| Large | 10 -12.5 | 8 - 10.5 | 41 - 45 | 26 - 28.5 |
| X-Large | 13.5 - 15 | 11 - 13.5 | 46 - 49 | 29 - 31 |
| MEN'S | US | UK | Europe | CM |
| Small | N/A | N/A | N/A | 20.5 - 23 |
| Medium | 6 - 8.5 | 5.5 - 8 | 39 - 41 | 23.5 - 25.5 |
| Large | 9 -11.5 | 8.5 - 11 | 42 - 44 | 26 - 28.5 |
| X-Large | 12 - 14.5 | 11.5 - 14 | 45 - 47 | 29 - 31 |
| WOMEN'S | FITS SIZES | US Sizes (Inches) | |
| Small | 2 - 4 | Length: 26" | Width: 15 ¾" |
| Medium | 6 - 8 | Length: 26 ½" | Width: 16 ½" |
| Large | 8 - 10 | Length: 27 ⅛ " | Width: 17 ½" |
| X-Large | 10 - 14 | Length: 27 ¾" | Width: 18 ½" |
| 2X-Large | 14 - 18 | Length: 28 ⅜" | Width: 19 ½ |
| MEN'S / UNISEX | CHEST TO FIT | US Sizes (Inches) | |
| Small | 34 - 37 | Length: 28" | Width: 18" |
| Medium | 38 - 41 | Length: 29" | Width: 20" |
| Large | 42 - 45 | Length: 30" | Width: 22" |
| X-Large | 46 - 49 | Length: 31" | Width: 24" |
| 2X-Large | 50 - 53 | Length: 32" | Width: 26" |