Islabikes Beinn 24 Review

Islabikes Beinn 24 Review

Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $549-$599 Best Use: Multi Use Where to Buy: Islabikes Website  Testing Location: Montana and Wyoming Testing Environment: All conditions   The Islabikes Beinn is an 8 speed, lightweight (just 19.4 pounds) bike made specifically for kids aged ~ 7+ (inseam 22.5″; height 55″). It is intended to be an all-around … Read more

Big Agnes Sleep Station 6 Tent Review

Big Agnes Sleep Station 6 Tent Review

Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $499 Best Use: Camping Where to Buy: REI Testing Location: Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming Testing Environment: Sunny, rainy, muddy, windy   I sort of think with the birth of Baby M, we hit the “big family status” as far as outdoor families. Proudly, I may add…but we are definitely beyond … Read more

Taking Babies and Kids Camping

Taking Babies and Kids Camping (Yes, You Can!)

The very idea of taking kids camping is often enough to steer families far far away from the outdoors or campsites in any form. But the realty is that with a little preparation, camping with babies (including newborns) and kids can quickly become some of your very favorite family vacations. Camping with a baby or … Read more

Ride the Hiawatha Trail!

Ride the Hiawatha Trail!

We have been talking about going to ride the Hiawatha Trail for years now. Finally a few weeks ago, everything came together and we managed to make the trip over to Idaho to ride. The trail  ($10/adult; $6/kid aged 6-13)) is 15 miles long, with a 1.6% downgrade going along the abandoned railroad bed from … Read more

Islabikes Rothan Review

Islabikes Rothan Review

Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $199 – $219 Best Use: Day Hiking Where to Buy: Islabikes Website  Testing Location: Montana and Wyoming Testing Environment: All conditions   Balance bikes are THE best investment you can make for an active toddler. The Rothan from Islabikes is a top pick from us for various reasons: -Very lightweight … Read more

Specialized RipRock Expert 24

Specialized RipRock Expert 24

Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $450-$1000 Best Use: Multi-Use Where to Buy: Specialized Dealer or Website Testing Location: Wyoming and Montana Testing Environment: All conditions   The Specialized RipRock is the ultimate in a mountain bike for kids. It is lightweight for easy and safe riding, has big tires (2.8 inch width) for rolling over … Read more