Adventure Tykes

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Gear Review: The North Face Insulated 30X Coat

  A good coat is an essential winter item for your tyke. This outer layer is what keeps your tyke protected from the elements. You want your tyke to stay dry, warm and allow their skin and clothes to breath. J-Man has had the opportunity to wear The North Face Toddler Insulated 30X coat in… (read more)

Smartwool Hats & Sock Reviews

  Keeping your tykes head and feet warm are just as important as the rest of their body. Having appropriate hats and socks that wick away moisture, are breathable and provide comfort will help your tyke stay warm and comfortable outdoors. J-Man has been wearing hats since he came home from the hospital. Being a… (read more)

KEEN NoPo Mid WP Boots – Gear Review

  Who doesn’t love shoes or boots? Ok…there’s a lot of folks out there that could careless about them and can get by with one or two pairs. I’m not that kinda gal and so that trickles down to J-Man and what he wears. I like him to have good quality footwear suitable for whatever… (read more)

Gear Review & Giveaway! Icebreaker – Merino Wool For Your Tykes

  I’m always preaching about NO cotton as a base layer or any other layer when hiking, camping or outdoor activities in the cold, so I wanted to share with you Icebreaker . Icebreaker makes 100% pure merino wool clothing for tykes. A perfect material for outdoor adventures. J-man has been sporting the Long Sleeve Crewe… (read more)

Review: Eco Vessel Insulated Bottle & Gobble and Go Snack Cup

  I had the opportunity to use a water bottle and snack cup from Eco Vessel for the past couple months and in return I am doing a review on both of these items. First of all who doesn’t have a bazillion water bottles? Some have different purposes, others you just love and a few you… (read more)

Deuter Backpack Carrier Review

Last one from the archives and a very popular one..   Have you ever carried a backpack on a hike and about 1/2 mile in you can feel that the weight of the pack is not distributed well, the harness doesn’t have good support or the pack simply does not fit you? And before you… (read more)

Gear Review: Maggiolina AirLand Roof Top Tent

Here you go folks. The requested gear review on our Maggiolina Roof Top Tent written by hubby, Bedge. Who wants to pull into camp late, dig through a mountain of gear to find your tent and then set about fumbling with shock-corded poles and tiny clips, blowing up air mattresses and unpacking sleeping bags when all… (read more)

Gear Review: Bumbo

This isn’t your typical outdoor ‘gear’ item for tykes but I have to say it was one of the best pieces we ever invested in. The Bumbo went EVERYWHERE with us. When J-Man was an infant this is a piece of gear that we never left home without.             When… (read more)

Gear Review: Sun Hat That Doesn’t Disappoint

Ever since J-Man has been exposed to the outdoors I have been very careful about keeping him protected from the sun. Skin cancer runs in my family so I am fearful of it and I try to protect J-Man as best possible. With that said, we have tried numerous sun hats while on our outdoor… (read more)

They are AWESOME!

Like most women, I love to shop. My weaknesses are shoes, handbags and hats, but I have a weakness for outdoor gear, as well, and especially when it comes to outfitting J-Man. I never pass up anything that is going to make life easier or more fun for him or myself on our outdoor adventures…. (read more)