Welcome to Do More Dad
Why I started a blog about fishing, hiking, camping, and raising a kid who would rather be outside.
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Get outside. Bring the kid.
Fishing, hiking, camping, and raising a boy who would rather be outside.
Honest trip reports, kid-tested gear, and the stuff nobody tells you about fishing with a four-year-old.
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How Far Can a Four-Year-Old Actually Hike?
Our honest numbers after a season of trails, and the tricks that stretched them.
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Backyard Camping: The Easiest Way to Start
Before we ever drove to a campground we spent three nights in a tent fifteen feet from the back door. Here's why that was the right call.
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What's in My Day Pack for Hikes with a Kid
The five things that are always in the bag when we hit a trail, after a season of leaving the wrong stuff at home.
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First Fishing Trip with a Toddler: What Actually Worked
Forty-five minutes, one bluegill, zero tears. Here's how we planned our first real fishing trip with a three-year-old, and the gear that made it easier.
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Fishing
Ponds, rivers, and the patience it takes to fish with a small person.
Hiking
Trails that work for short legs, and how to keep everyone moving.
Camping
From the backyard to the backcountry, one night at a time.
Gear
The stuff we actually use, and whether it was worth buying.
Fatherhood
The parts of being a dad that happen between the trips.
Who's writing this
Hi, I'm Lane.
I'm a dad trying to raise a kid who thinks a good weekend means mud on his boots. This site is where I write down what worked, what didn't, and what I'd buy again.
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