I went winter backpacking ALONE with my toddler

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  • Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
  • Come along with me as I go on my first winter backpacking trip alone with my 2-year old daughter! In this video, we hike the Cape Alava trail in Washington state. Thank you ‪@ATEPAOutdoors‬ for gifting us the tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping bag to help make our experience warm and cozy!
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    Our Gear:
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    Garmin inReach Mini 2: amzn.to/3Lr23dx
    BV500 Bear Resistant Food Container: amzn.to/4jsgtKh
    Smartwool Women Women's Hike Light Cushion Crew Socks: amzn.to/3VuIfuE
    Salomon Women's X Ultra 4 Mid GTX W Hiking: amzn.to/4c9Kt9E
    Sawyer Water Filter: amzn.to/467CKqC
    Big Mo 20 Kids Sleeping Bag: amzn.to/3Y9aphK
    Jetboil Flash Camping and Backpacking Stove System: amzn.to/4d27Py8
    Sleeping Pad: amzn.to/46cYcKW
    Infant Snowtop™ II Bunting: amzn.to/4fAz3Nm
    Trailsmith Fleece Jacket - Toddlers: www.rei.com/pr...
    Kids lightweight puffer jacket: amzn.to/40dfQgh
    JAN & JUL Waterproof Rain Pants for Girls: amzn.to/49O1vtI
    BOGS Unisex-Child Ii-Rainbow Fun (Toddler) Rain Boot: amzn.to/3P2w0CJ
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Комментарии • 56

  • @johncaffrey5395
    @johncaffrey5395 10 дней назад +2

    Katie you are a wonderful person!!😂😂😂❤❤❤

  • @michaelvikhman7926
    @michaelvikhman7926 8 дней назад +1

    Katie your warmth and energy towards Charlie is what keeps me coming back to watch your videos. You are such an amazing mom. And your video are really well done as well. Keep them coming.

  • @lillypoprock
    @lillypoprock 11 дней назад

    WHAT A GIFT YOU ARE GIVING CHARLIE, A LOVE AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE.

  • @Leximullenaboubechara
    @Leximullenaboubechara 13 дней назад +3

    Hard enough to have a toddler with a stomach bug at home…you are truly a super woman! Glad you still enjoyed yourselves!

    • @prof.crastinator
      @prof.crastinator 11 дней назад

      Hard enough to have a toddler.

    • @prof.crastinator
      @prof.crastinator 11 дней назад

      But I’d trade them back for an instant. Just different problems now.

  • @baothiletran-ef8zn
    @baothiletran-ef8zn 11 дней назад

    thank you

  • @carissakauwell1655
    @carissakauwell1655 9 дней назад

    These are my favorite videos-just you and Charlie. ❤

  • @trail.squatch
    @trail.squatch 13 дней назад +1

    Charlie is an epic influencer. She does a good job making sure to show “us” what she’s eating. 😊

  • @TylerandHannah
    @TylerandHannah 7 дней назад

    Way to go! So glad you guys were able to make something of that January sunshine. We said the same thing "can't believe this is Jan in Washington." We've wanted to hike down Rialto and camp on the beach, but haven't been comfortable with our backpacking gear. Love all the inspiration you provide. ♥

    • @hikingwithkatie
      @hikingwithkatie  7 дней назад

      Yeah, we have lucked out this winter so far!
      And right back at ya! Its been fun watching all your videos and your babes just loving the outdoors 🥰

  • @savannahrossy2405
    @savannahrossy2405 11 дней назад +1

    WAGON IT!! grown man can sleep in a sekey like a baby in a carriage ❤😂🎉

    • @savannahrossy2405
      @savannahrossy2405 11 дней назад

      Rainy Florida will not have me soupy 😂there is an adapter hitch for a folding ebike also to hitch the wagon. -- and bike folds when needed

    • @savannahrossy2405
      @savannahrossy2405 11 дней назад

      Living on trails in a warm place is Freedom ! Working night shift is paying rent and utilities unwarranted 😂 .. there are so many trails 👣 can afford to treat myself to a room when wanted

    • @hikingwithkatie
      @hikingwithkatie  11 дней назад

      That would be sweet!

  • @NeeNeeMarie77
    @NeeNeeMarie77 12 дней назад

    What a bummer she didn't feel well but you seemed to handle it very well!

  • @johku7638
    @johku7638 11 дней назад +1

    Note to self: have stuff in case of a puking toddler.😅 So great you both were in such good spirits even tough you had a rough night!

    • @hikingwithkatie
      @hikingwithkatie  11 дней назад

      For real! My baseball hat came in clutch but I’m carrying an emergency puke bag just in case from now on

  • @joseph96345
    @joseph96345 12 дней назад +1

    Sorry to hear Charlie was not feeling well, but it sure is stunning there.

  • @TammyGaffke
    @TammyGaffke 13 дней назад +1

    The views with all the colors- incredible!
    And that little pink wooly base layer is adorable!🥰

    • @hikingwithkatie
      @hikingwithkatie  13 дней назад

      So gorgeous! & we are a big fan of her new base layers 👌🏽🩷

  • @GAPTCHANNEL
    @GAPTCHANNEL 12 дней назад

    *_Hi Katie.... I'm sure your child will inherit your adventurous spirit when they grow up... greetings from Indonesia...._*

  • @earlwoolery1424
    @earlwoolery1424 13 дней назад

    Looks like a fun try (other than Charlie throwing up) Thank you so much at outro on updating how Charllie was doing. I was worrried she maybe had been 'sampling' things along trail, and that may have caused issue. She is cute for sure and starting role as an influencer😊

  • @ShinyNickelBlades
    @ShinyNickelBlades 12 дней назад

    I think it may have just been too much of her snack she had. She is so cute! I didn't start backpacking with my kids until they were teenagers, but I always wanted a pack like that to take them when they were younger.

    • @hikingwithkatie
      @hikingwithkatie  11 дней назад

      Definitely a stomach bug because my husband and I both got sick the next day 🙃
      Hey, better late than never! I didn’t start backpacking until I was an adult so your kiddos are blessed you took them as teens ☺️

  • @theforestwytch
    @theforestwytch 12 дней назад

    You're so inspirational. I keep saying I'm gonna get out there with my toddlers and am always so nervous because I've never camped before but have been interested in trying. I'm glad Charlie felt better. Thank you for sharing your adventures! - Love, another PNW mama!

    • @hikingwithkatie
      @hikingwithkatie  12 дней назад +1

      Start with something short and close to home to ease into it. you got it! It’s so worth it ☺️

  • @christophrehse
    @christophrehse 11 дней назад

    What a cool thing to watch. Way to go mom. I congratulate you on your investment as a mother.

  • @cathiecollins7320
    @cathiecollins7320 13 дней назад

    What a beautiful daughter! Glad she is learning to appreciate nature

  • @christinaqueeno3874
    @christinaqueeno3874 13 дней назад

    Thanks for taking us along! Such a pretty site. I'm binge watching your videos and adding to my list of trails to visit this Spring/Summer.

  • @kristenfendley6744
    @kristenfendley6744 13 дней назад

    Charlie is a cutie patootie! What a champ

  • @cathiecollins7320
    @cathiecollins7320 13 дней назад

    Awe, poor Charlie, I hope she felt better soon after

  • @BrandiLeeOutdoors
    @BrandiLeeOutdoors 13 дней назад

    💙

  • @rhettacypert1261
    @rhettacypert1261 11 дней назад

    Last time I backpacked this trail we filtered the water and it tasted totally fine - maybe next time you can save a little water weight! you are a suuuuperhuman

  • @iamsarahshu
    @iamsarahshu 12 дней назад

    Oh my gosh I'm so sorry about your little ones tummy :'( I hope she was feeling better after you got home.
    I can't believe it's that busy there in January! I am thinking of doing this one as my son(4)'s first 2-night trip this summer (We did three 1-nighter's last year) unless you have another recommendation! He can do 3-4 miles and we would prefer a loop like this (We're in Kitsap County but we don't mind a drive!). I'm just a little worried about the tide timing and the beach walking being much harder than the regular trail. I'm also planning to take my 2 year old on her first trip this summer. I can't believe you carried Charlie so much though - I told mine she will have to walk the whole way, LOL! We are building her stamina this winter though. I know she can do at least 1.75 miles on her own. I remember seeing a video of you at Sheep Lake off 410 and I am considering that for her first one!

    • @hikingwithkatie
      @hikingwithkatie  12 дней назад +1

      She was back to normal the next day, thankfully ☺️
      This would be a good option! You could camp at Cape Alava one night and Sand Point the second night so you aren’t fighting the tides coming in and leaving. Sheep Lake is a good one for a one-nighter. Not a loop, but I love the Tubal Cain Trail! The first 3 miles are pretty flat and easy to walk for your little. There are some awesome camp spots by Buckhorn Lake then you can day hike up to the pass. So many good options! Have fun ☺️

    • @iamsarahshu
      @iamsarahshu 11 дней назад

      @@hikingwithkatie Oh thank you for the suggestion about Tubal Cain! I'll check that one out too! I'm so glad Charlie felt better the next day. I can't imagine having sick kiddo on the trail, and I can't imagine how awful she must have felt too. The most I have had to deal with was a potty accident (#1) in the sleeping bag but now we use a pullup when camping haha!

  • @trail.squatch
    @trail.squatch 13 дней назад

    Great view! When’s the snow* camping??

  • @NualaFraxl
    @NualaFraxl 13 дней назад +1

    Beautiful camping area! Do you ever get scared at night?

    • @hikingwithkatie
      @hikingwithkatie  13 дней назад +1

      Not like I used to! I could barely sleep 😆 Now the only reason I wake up in the night is for C. I think exposure therapy was the only way I got past being scared at night.

    • @iamsarahshu
      @iamsarahshu 12 дней назад

      @@hikingwithkatie I am having this problem too, I'm glad it's not just me. I get intrusive thoughts at night. But I'm trying to tackle it the same way, through exposure. If you have any other suggestions I'd love to hear them. How long/how many trips before you started to notice an improvement? I'm stubborn and just keep going anyway. The experiences and connection is greater than the intrusive thoughts.

  • @steventhomas7504
    @steventhomas7504 10 дней назад

    Great video. What brand of inflator is that, will it work on any inflatable pads. It’s not listed in your equipment links.

    • @hikingwithkatie
      @hikingwithkatie  9 дней назад

      It’s the Flextail pump & it comes with adapters to it should work for all//most sleeping pads. Love it!

  • @amycouzens7167
    @amycouzens7167 13 дней назад

  • @farynuff
    @farynuff 12 дней назад

    What hiking shoes do you prefer? :)

    • @hikingwithkatie
      @hikingwithkatie  12 дней назад +1

      I typically always wear Solomons but right now I’m wearing hokas which have been great!

  • @TheCAshton4
    @TheCAshton4 6 дней назад

    Have you ever thought of trying a hiking cart? I really admire you taking your toddler hiking but you could really injure yourself carrying that much weight. As someone who has severe scoliosis I was never able to carry my children on my back. I would love to see some of you hikers review products for people who, like me, can't carry a backpack.