Let's Go Outside | Adventurous Moms, Hiking, Camping, Travelling with Kids, Parenting Outside

About Let's Go Outside | Adventurous Moms, Hiking, Camping, Travelling with Kids, Parenting Outside

Do you worry if your kids (or you) have the capacity to do the adventure or trip you want to do? Are you questioning if you have the right gear? Are you wanting to get into canoe camping, backpacking, or on an international trip with the kids but not sure where to start? You are in the right place! This is what this community is all about. We jump into the practicalities of adventuring after having kids from hiking, skiing, rock climbing, travelling and beyond. You’ll hear real experiences from other moms. Join the outdoor mom community.

Publisher

Danika Vanderpyl

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Dec 2024

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   047: Mountain Biking With Kids: Gear, Confidence, and Tips for Family Rides

   Meagan shares how she got into riding as an adult, how she built confidence in the sport, and why riding with other women has been such a meaningful part of the journey. We discuss biking as a family, choosing the right kids’ bikes. Then she shares about riding through pregnancy and postpartum, and we chat about outdoor movement and mental health in motherhood. I asked her about bike styles, including all-mountain, cross country, and downhill setups. We talk about biking with kids, including shotgun seats, strider bikes, tow ropes, and keeping rides fun and flexible. Meagan explains what to look for in kids’ bikes, especially fit, handbrakes, and when gears start to make sense. We discuss the value of making time for solo rides and women’s trips, even in a busy household. Gear mentioned: Strider bike/balance bike Shotgun bike seat - https://alnk.to/1Y1xDBy  (Meagan shares how she got into riding as an adult, how she built confidence in the sport, and why riding with other women has been such a meaningful part of the journey. We discuss biking as a family, choosing the right kids’ bikes. Then she shares about riding through pregnancy and postpartum, and we chat about outdoor movement and mental health in motherhood. I asked her about bike styles, including all-mountain, cross country, and downhill setups. We talk about biking with kids, including shotgun seats, strider bikes, tow ropes, and keeping rides fun and flexible. Meagan explains what to look for in kids’ bikes, especially fit, handbrakes, and when gears start to make sense. We discuss the value of making time for solo rides and women’s trips, even in a busy household. Gear mentioned: Strider bike/balance bike Shotgun bike seat - https://alnk.to/1Y1xDBy Tow rope/bungee tow strap for helping kids up hills - https://alnk.to/2FGzyPT Connect with Meagan: meaganbedell@gmail.com Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/ Connect with Danika on IG: @besidethemountain Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes: https://besidethemountain.com/ Watch on podcasts YouTube: @besidethemountain Email me: hello@danikavanderpyl.com Codes & Discounts: Family Backpacking Gear Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUSPRn2aFl_eFRcn90IMG5qf1vsW8atk/view?usp=sharing Download my FREE high protein snacks ebook: besidethemountain.com/protein-ebook Snack Prep Pro ebook: https://besidethemountain.com/snack-prep-pro/ Wildelore: https://wildelore.com/ Use code LETSGOOUTSIDE15 for 15% off Travel gear guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEqVfpGk-5uJ29uoiScoZXLPnTY4r311/view?usp=sharing ) Tow rope/bungee tow strap for helping kids up hills - https://alnk.to/2FGzyPT (https://alnk.to/2FGzyPT) Connect with Meagan: meaganbedell@gmail.com (mailto:meaganbedell@gmail.com) Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/) Connect with Danika on IG: @besidethemountain Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes: https://besidethemountain.com/ (https://besidethemountain.com/) Watch on podcasts YouTube: @besidethemountain Email me: hello@danikavanderpyl.com (mailto:hello@danikavanderpyl.com) Codes & Discounts: Family Backpacking Gear Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUSPRn2aFl_eFRcn90IMG5qf1vsW8atk/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUSPRn2aFl_eFRcn90IMG5qf1vsW8atk/view?usp=sharing) Download my FREE high protein snacks ebook: besidethemountain.com/protein-ebook (http://besidethemountain.com/protein-ebook) Snack Prep Pro ebook: https://besidethemountain.com/snack-prep-pro/ (https://besidethemountain.com/snack-prep-pro/) Wildelore: https://wildelore.com/ (https://wildelore.com/) Use code LETSGOOUTSIDE15 for 15% off Travel gear guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEqVfpGk-5uJ29uoiScoZXLPnTY4r311/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEqVfpGk-5uJ29uoiScoZXLPnTY4r311/view?usp=sharing)

2. 

   15 Sept 2026

   046: How to Poop Outside with Kids

   How to Poop Outside with Kids — because eventually, every outdoor family has to figure out what to do when someone says, “I have to poop!” and there’s no bathroom anywhere nearby. In this episode, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned about taking kids to the bathroom in the woods, including some of the funniest (and most ridiculous) poop situations we experienced. We’ll talk through how to dig and cover a cat hole, where to go, what to pack, what to do with toilet paper and wipes, when you need to pack human waste out, and how things change when you’re camping in one place for several nights. I also share practical tips for periods in the backcountry, potty training while camping, and what to do when you’re caught without the right supplies. Plus, we’ll talk about being proactive with kids before heading above treeline or into places where finding a bathroom—or even a good place to dig—isn't an option. Most importantly, we’re getting into how to actually help kids poop outside without making it a huge, stressful ordeal. From different ways to hold a squatting toddler to helping embarrassed kids, finding a system that works for your family, and teaching older kids to eventually do it themselves, this episode is all about making one of the less glamorous parts of outdoor adventures feel a whole lot more manageable. If you’ve ever wondered how to poop outside with kids, this is the practical, honest conversation you need before your next camping, hiking, backpacking, or family adventure. Resources mentioned: Backpacking with Babies and Small Children Book, Goldie Sliverman - https://amzn.to/4hu7I3j (https://amzn.to/4hu7I3j) Leave No Trace - Pooping Outside (https://lnt.org/i-have-to-poop-outside-what-do-i-do/) Leave No Trace - Dispose of waste (https://leavenotrace.ca/services/3-dispose-of-waste-properly/) Gear mentioned: Ultralight backpacking trovel - https://amzn.to/4xnzkMt (https://amzn.to/4xnzkMt) Lightweight plastic trovel - https://alnk.to/gKV5Kq0 (https://alnk.to/gKV5Kq0) Midsized Shovel (for the vehicle) - https://amzn.to/4xvfBKS (https://amzn.to/4xvfBKS) Mycelium Tabs to breakdown poop - ⁠https://amzn.to/4cKzWnP⁠ (https://amzn.to/4cKzWnP) Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/) Connect with Danika on IG: @besidethemountain Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes: https://besidethemountain.com/ (https://besidethemountain.com/) Watch on podcasts YouTube: @besidethemountain Email me: hello@danikavanderpyl.com (mailto:hello@danikavanderpyl.com) Codes & Discounts: Family Backpacking Gear Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUSPRn2aFl_eFRcn90IMG5qf1vsW8atk/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUSPRn2aFl_eFRcn90IMG5qf1vsW8atk/view?usp=sharing) Download my FREE high protein snacks ebook: besidethemountain.com/protein-ebook (http://besidethemountain.com/protein-ebook) Snack Prep Pro Ebook: https://besidethemountain.com/snack-prep-pro/ (https://besidethemountain.com/snack-prep-pro/) Wildelore: https://wildelore.com/ (https://wildelore.com/) Use code LETSGOOUTSIDE15 for 15% off Travel gear guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEqVfpGk-5uJ29uoiScoZXLPnTY4r311/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEqVfpGk-5uJ29uoiScoZXLPnTY4r311/view?usp=sharing)

3. 

   1 Sept 2026

   045: Diapers for Travel, Camping & Backpacking with a Baby: Cloth Diapers vs Disposable Diapers

   Have you wondered how to do diapers while travelling, camping, hiking, or backpacking with a baby? And when does it make more sense to use disposable or cloth diapers? In this episode, I’m sharing everything we’ve learned from using cloth diapers with all three of our kids, from the newborn stage through potty training, as well as our experience using cloth diapers while travelling internationally, camping, and spending extended backpacking trips. I’m sharing some real-life examples of cloth diapering while travelling and camping, including trips to Vancouver Island, Cuba and Belize, where we washed diapers by hand or used washing machines when available. We’ll also get into diapering on a 24-day backpacking trip with our 6-month-old baby. Since we were hiking every day and couldn't reliably wash and dry cloth diapers, we chose eco-friendly disposable diapers instead. I’ll share what we looked for when choosing diapers, how many diapers our baby used each day, and what we did with used diapers in the backcountry. I also share best practices according to Leave No Trace and how we did the very best we could while still actually going! We’ll also talk about other options for outdoor diapering, including compostable diaper liners, elimination communication, and bringing a small potty for babies and toddlers. If you're wondering how to manage diapers while travelling with a baby, cloth diapering while camping, using cloth diapers on a road trip, hiking with a baby, or backpacking with a baby, this episode is full of the practical things I wish I had known before doing it myself. Nora's Nursery — cloth diapering basics, covers, inserts, and information for getting started https://norasnursery.com/ (https://norasnursery.com/) Green Mountain Diapers — excellent resource for learning about cloth diapers, natural fibers, washing, absorbency, and different diaper systems https://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/ (https://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/) Let's Go Outside – Episode 21: Elimination Communication with Joanna Romano — using elimination communication while getting outside with babies and kids https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nHkvgmkEQxR63K4P2poK1?si=mpdJbw1iS8W1Ah3KiIALEA (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nHkvgmkEQxR63K4P2poK1?si=mpdJbw1iS8W1Ah3KiIALEA) Leave No Trace Canada — responsible outdoor practices https://leavenotrace.ca/services/3-dispose-of-waste-properly/ (https://leavenotrace.ca/services/3-dispose-of-waste-properly/) Our cloth diaper setup for travelling 2-3 Nora's Nursery covers 20-25 Bamboo/hemp/organic cotton inserts Cloth wipes Disposable wipes Wet bags: 1 big, 1 small - https://amzn.to/4iE5nDY (https://amzn.to/4iE5nDY) Laundry detergent sheets for travel - https://amzn.to/4gsxhBs (https://amzn.to/4gsxhBs) Disposable diapers for overnight/travel days Our 24-day backpacking trip setup Naty diapers - https://amzn.to/4gBrwjK (https://amzn.to/4gBrwjK) Compostable wipes -  https://amzn.to/4xyffE0 (https://amzn.to/4xyffE0) Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/) Connect with Danika on IG: @besidethemountain Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes: https://besidethemountain.com/ (https://besidethemountain.com/) Watch on podcasts YouTube: @besidethemountain Email me: hello@danikavanderpyl.com (mailto:hello@danikavanderpyl.com) Codes & Discounts: Download my FREE high protein snacks ebook: besidethemountain.com/protein-ebook (http://besidethemountain.com/protein-ebook) Snack Prep Pro ebook: https://besidethemountain.com/snack-prep-pro/ (https://besidethemountain.com/snack-prep-pro/) Wildelore: https://wildelore.com/ (https://wildelore.com/) Use code LETSGOOUTSIDE15 for 15% off Travel gear guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEqVfpGk-5uJ29uoiScoZXLPnTY4r311/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEqVfpGk-5uJ29uoiScoZXLPnTY4r311/view?usp=sharing)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

31 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

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73

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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