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Trailbabies wanted!

People have travelled long distances with their children for millennia. With a tramping strategy that is suitable for our little family members, clever equipment, and some DIY, we can do the same - safely and much more comfortably.

If you want to learn more about hiking with children and become a confident tramping family, you should definitely visit:

http://www.trailbabies.net

If you happen to live in Canterbury, New Zealand, and want to meet up with other tramping families, definitely get in touch with the Christchurch Trailbabies at:

http://www.meetup.com/The-Trailbabies

We do short afternoon walks, overnighters and longer and more serious hikes. Let's get out there and have fun! If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Happy trails!

Matthias

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• MarikuMariku discussed Gaiters against thorns for trail running shoes? 17 January 201717 January 2017.

  I agree with much of that. You may laugh - I use long pants in dry weather, and shorts when it ...

• MarikuMariku discussed Wanted: River crossing practise on short notice! 13 January 201713 January 2017.

  Didn't feel condescending to me by the way, just a misunderstanding.

• MarikuMariku discussed Babywearing Outdoor Adventure For Beginners! 20 September 201420 September 2014.

  Hi all! In celebration of International and New Zealand Babywearing Week, my good friend Corinne - a professional babywearing consultant -

• MarikuMariku discussed 10 April 201410 April 2014.

  Hi again, just a little update for anyone who finds this here, things have changed a little: For anyone who wants to ...

• MarikuMariku discussed 10 April 201410 April 2014.

  Hi again, just a little update for anyone who finds this here, things have changed a little: For anyone who wants to ...

• MarikuMariku updated the photograph, Note two metal layers 1 August 20111 August 2011.
• MarikuMariku added the photograph, Chimney suction 1 August 20111 August 2011.

  This picture shows how forcefully the flames are drawn towards the chimney. - The 30 cal ammo can costs about ...

• MarikuMariku added the photograph, Thermal image 1 August 20111 August 2011.

  Thermal image - I found out accidentally that the night vision of my camera shows exactly how the heat is ...

• MarikuMariku added the photograph, Inside view 1 August 20111 August 2011.

  Inside view. Hot embers have fallen through the fire grid and pre-heat incoming air that goes over them (in my ...

• MarikuMariku added the photograph, Slow burn 1 August 20111 August 2011.

  This is with the air intake almost closed (see bottom left of picture; pebble is holding make-shift air door shut). ...

• MarikuMariku added the photograph, Full throttle 1 August 20111 August 2011.

  This is full throttle with the air intake wide open (see bottom left of picture). Probably more than half the ...

• MarikuMariku added the photograph, Burn-in smoke of burning paint and plastic of cans 1 August 20111 August 2011.

  This is only at the very beginning of the first burn. Don't do the burn-in where the smoke could be ...

• MarikuMariku updated the photograph, Temporary door 1 August 20111 August 2011.
• MarikuMariku added the photograph, Underside of lid 1 August 20111 August 2011.

  I did not cut the pie segments of the lower metal layer down entirely, because I have a feeling I ...

• MarikuMariku added the photograph, Note fire grid 1 August 20111 August 2011.

  Note fire grid (was an old bathroom untensils shelf that used to hang in the shower). Not entirely sure if ...

• MarikuMariku added the photograph, 30 cal ammo can wood stove prototype 1 August 20111 August 2011.

  Wood loading door, and underneath air intake

• MarikuMariku added the photograph, Cutting chimney hole with angle grinder 1 August 20111 August 2011.

  Cutting chimney hole with angle grinder

• MarikuMariku discussed RE: Hi, first post here - Children tramping que... 18 May 201118 May 2011.

  Forgot: Warm beanie, a scarf and mittens. A scarf can simply be a strip cut out of a cheap fleece blanket. Matt

• MarikuMariku discussed RE: tramping with kids 17 May 201117 May 2011.

  Hi, from our experience, there is no such thing as "too young", as long as a child is healthy AND you ...

• MarikuMariku discussed Stove in tent / tipi / tarp? 17 May 201117 May 2011.

  Hi all, a question out of curiosity: Is anyone here using a stove in a tent, tipi, or underneath a tarp for ...

• MarikuMariku discussed RE: Pack Horse Hut: How do these tracks to it c... 8 March 20118 March 2011.

  Hi Lisa, I'm so sorry, this comes very late! I only found this post right now. How have you fared in

• MarikuMariku discussed Advice for more Kahurangi Adventures? 8 March 20118 March 2011.

  Hi all, has anyone done any trips on old unmaintained tracks, current or old trapping routes, or simply off track by

• MarikuMariku discussed RE: Trailbabies wanted! 4 January 20114 January 2011.

  Hi again, my updates here about the activities of the Christchurch Trailbabies are getting less frequent; but that's only because we're

• MarikuMariku discussed RE: Trailbabies: Tramping with baby or toddler 10 November 201010 November 2010.

  Hi everyone, sorry it's been a while since I last posted an update about our activities here - that's simply because ...

• MarikuMariku discussed RE: Which shoes or boots come close to this? 3 September 20103 September 2010.

  Sorry, forgot to add the following: - good shock absorption especially at heel - good traction sole - hardwearing sole - for narrow feet THANKS! Matt

• MarikuMariku discussed Clearing up an error of mine 13 July 201013 July 2010.

  Hi everyone again, I need to clear up an error I made: I mixed up the report about the chimney fire in

• MarikuMariku discussed RE: 2 July 20102 July 2010.

  Hi, most of the things you metion belong to what I consider essentials - the stuff you simply can not afford ...

• MarikuMariku discussed Sorted! 25 May 201025 May 2010.

  Thanks! Matt

• MarikuMariku discussed RE: Stripping email addresses 18 April 201018 April 2010.

  Hi Matthew, I think it is good the way it is. I didn't want to go and try the AT-DOT thing ...

• MarikuMariku discussed Suggestions for 2-4 WEEK trip? 6 April 20106 April 2010.

  Hi all, this is a bit of a trip finding challenge! It would be great if you could share your knowledge