Ski Junk Ski-Z Caddy Wheels
www.skijunk.com Retail price: $27.95 Specs per manufacturer: The Ski-Z™ will “caddy” your skis for you, no more carrying your skis on your shoulder, now move simply and safely through crowds. Ideal for children and adults of all ages, the Ski-Z™ makes it E-Z! 2.5 cm High-Strength Hook and Latch Velcro Strap, Nylon injection mold, ABEC […]
Flye Baby Seat
www.flyebaby.com Retail Price: $49.99 Specs per manufacturer: The ONLY multi-use product of it’s kind! FlyeBaby is the original portable, hammock-style, fabric seat that can be used for infants and babies on airplanes, dining room chairs and beach chairs. It creates a secure, comfortable place for your baby on a flight, at home, at a restaurant, […]
Chugach National Forest
Portage Pass Trail http://fs.usda.gov Distance: Approximately 2 miles round trip Baby Jogger Accessibility: No way. Difficulty: Moderate Cool things for kids along the trail: Awesome views including Portage Glacier, open trail with lots to see all along the way, views of the train coming out of the Whittier tunnel Trail Shots: Check out the slide […]
Eklutna Lake Trails
Eklutna Lake trail to the Yuditna Public Use Cabin http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/cabins/anch.htm Distance: 3 miles to the Yuditna cabin Difficulty: Easy! Comments: Motorized vehicles (snowmobiles and ATV’s) are allowed on some days. Be sure to check the schedule if you would like to avoid their company. Summer or winter, this trail is nice and flat and wide. […]
Halibut Cove
West Lagoon DNR Halibut Cove Cabin http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/cabins/kenai.htm Distance: Not accessible by car or trail. Water access only Review: My husband, 14th month old, two dogs and myself recently spent a long weekend at the West Lagoon Cabin, available for rent through the Department of Natural Resources. The cabin was one of, if not the best […]
Kidco Peadpod
www.kidco.com Retail price: Around $60 Specs per manufacturer: KidCo’s PeaPod™ the travel bed that does it all for the on-the-go parent! The inflatable air mattress helps protect baby from cold, damp floors while providing a comforting place to sleep. Great for outdoors because of its UV protection and wind screens. Zippered panels allow parents quick […]
REI Infant/Todder Base Layer Bodysuit
www.rei.com Retail price: $18 Findings: This is a nice, basic base layer. The capilene is really soft, and the suit provides great coverage – ankles to neck. It’s a lighter weight base layer – perhaps for a really active kid, or on a not-too-cold day. The fabric is UPF 50, so my son wears it as […]
Patagonia Baby/Toddler Cap 3 Set
www.patagonia.com Retail price: $29 for the bottoms, $29 for the tops Specs per manufacturer: These versatile, fast-wicking, quick-to-dry bottoms and tops are the perfect baselayer pants for layering or wearing alone. Findings: Wow. This is a fantastic product that gets near constant use in our house. As a sleeper, base layer, or even play clothes, I […]
Mountain Blue Eyes Nursing Tee
www.mountainblueeyes.com Retail price: $69.95 Specs per manufacturer: Longer through the body Cut generously through the bust & waist Fits pre-pregnancy shoulder width Optimal modesty: breastfeeding with easy access light weight breathable pill resistance antibacterial Reviewer: Lia Keller of Anchorage, AK Findings: I love this shirt. It is an athletic shirt with a secret that doesn’t come […]
Tough Traveler Camper Backpack
www.toughtraveler.com Retail Price: $178 Specs per manufacturer: SIZE: 21″ x 12″ x 8.5″ 2200 cu. in. (including hood) •Fits children approximately 5 yrs – 11 yrs, and slim adults from 3’6″ to 5’2″ (slim) •Control straps to fine-tune load distribution between shoulders and hips. •Padded shoulder straps, back pad and lumbar pad. •Hip belt compressors make […]