You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby

Following the birth of their daughter, Jack McClure and his wife Alana had every intention of continuing their life of adventure. After an extensive hiking trip in the desert southwest, they found that having a baby with them was no excuse to stay home and dream of adventures that could've been. With lofty ambitions, they set their sights on thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Canada to Mexico as a family, beginning when their daughter was 9 months old. What followed was a 1,500 mile odyssey filled not only with primeval forests and sweeping mountain vistas but also countless lullabies, hundreds of diaper changes and innumerable tears shed. Sparking warmth and inspiration, You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby paints a vivid picture of the joys and numerous stressors of one family's experience raising an infant on their terms, all while hiking twenty miles a day for months on end, in a journey that challenges them every step of the way.

Touching on themes related to family, technology and the outdoors and our relationship to wilderness, "You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby" is a compelling narrative that is bound to keep you captivated and waiting to see what happens next. The book shares the challenges of traveling as a family in rugged environments and dealing with the stressors that come with spending long amounts of time living outdoors. It makes the perfect read for anyone interested in the dynamic interplay between modern life and the timeless call of the wild. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a parent navigating the complexities of family life, or simply someone who appreciates stories of resilience and adventure, this book offers valuable insights. This narrative is not just a recounting of a journey through some of the most stunning landscapes North America has to offer; it's an invitation to reflect on what it means to step out of our comfort zones, to challenge the status quo of family life, and to rediscover the simple joys that come from immersing ourselves in nature. "You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby" is more than a book; it's a compass pointing towards a life filled with adventure, learning, and the pursuit of the things that truly matter.

Jack McClure is a man with simple tastes, finding fulfillment in North America's wild spaces. McClure's writings and photographs have appeared in Alaska Magazine and Anchorage Daily News. He lives in a self-built home in Northern Alaska with his wife and daughter. You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby is his first book.