Hello! And welcome back to The Fife Life! I'm am so excited for today's video because we are featuring our favorite shoulder carrier from the company Our Expedition.
Hello! And welcome back to The Fife Life! I'm am so excited for today's video because we are featuring our favorite shoulder carrier from the company Our Expedition.

We did a lot of hiking and also went backpacking last summer as a family of 3! In every hiking video, we would always comment that we needed a baby or a toddler carrier.
We did a lot of hiking and also went backpacking last summer as a family of 3! In every hiking video, we would always comment that we needed a baby or a toddler carrier.

We tried different brands and neither Jared, I or Brynlee liked any of them.
We tried different brands and neither Jared, I or Brynlee liked any of them.

If you have seen our hiking Boulder Lake in the Trinity Alps video, you might remember that we actually resorted to bringing our stroller on that very long hike
If you have seen our hiking Boulder Lake in the Trinity Alps video, you might remember that we actually resorted to bringing our stroller on that very long hike

and things got a little interesting on those steep rugged trails! We loved hiking as a family, and we think it's great that Brynlee can walk a lot by herself now,
and things got a little interesting on those steep rugged trails! We loved hiking as a family, and we think it's great that Brynlee can walk a lot by herself now,

but on those LONG hikes that are miles and miles long---it just isn't doable for Brynlee to walk that far at the speed we often need to go at to complete those long hikes.
but on those LONG hikes that are miles and miles long---it just isn't doable for Brynlee to walk that far at the speed we often need to go at to complete those long hikes.

so sometimes we would end up carrying her or letting her walk while we had to keep wearing those bulky hiking carriers with her not even sitting in it.
so sometimes we would end up carrying her or letting her walk while we had to keep wearing those bulky hiking carriers with her not even sitting in it.

I'm carrying the baby carrier with no baby inside.
I'm carrying the baby carrier with no baby inside.

When the company, Our Expedition reached out to us to try their new shoulder carrier, we were willing to try it but a little skeptical since no other carriers worked for our family in the past.
When the company, Our Expedition reached out to us to try their new shoulder carrier, we were willing to try it but a little skeptical since no other carriers worked for our family in the past.

We have used it several times now and once we learned how to properly adjust it--- we are recommending this carrier to all of our friends with toddlers who love hiking.
We have used it several times now and once we learned how to properly adjust it--- we are recommending this carrier to all of our friends with toddlers who love hiking.

We are also excited that Our Expedition is sponsoring our review video today so stay tuned to the end because we are teaming up for a giveaway!
We are also excited that Our Expedition is sponsoring our review video today so stay tuned to the end because we are teaming up for a giveaway!

Just some quick facts about Our Expedition carrier. The recommended use is for toddlers ages 1-5 years old- the weight limit is 55 pounds and the height limit is 45 inches.
Just some quick facts about Our Expedition carrier. The recommended use is for toddlers ages 1-5 years old- the weight limit is 55 pounds and the height limit is 45 inches.

The carrier's frame is made of aluminum and stainless steel and the fabric is waterproof polyester.
The carrier's frame is made of aluminum and stainless steel and the fabric is waterproof polyester.

The carrier is 5.5 pounds with the backpack and then 3.4 pounds without the backpack.
The carrier is 5.5 pounds with the backpack and then 3.4 pounds without the backpack.

It is measured 24 by 14 by 6 inches when it is folded so it also could fit under an airplane seat which makes it convenient taking it while flying.
It is measured 24 by 14 by 6 inches when it is folded so it also could fit under an airplane seat which makes it convenient taking it while flying.

We really appreciate how the carrier comes with an adjustable extension bar for taller parents- like Jared and I because it helps lift your child’s weight off your shoulders!
We really appreciate how the carrier comes with an adjustable extension bar for taller parents- like Jared and I because it helps lift your child’s weight off your shoulders!

That was a huge problem with the carrier I used on our backpacking trip---I think the trip could have been more enjoyable if it was just a bit more comfortable for me
That was a huge problem with the carrier I used on our backpacking trip---I think the trip could have been more enjoyable if it was just a bit more comfortable for me

Carrying Brynlee in that carrier.
Carrying Brynlee in that carrier.

The lightweight & removable backpack easily fits a lot of hiking and outdoor gear and it has plenty of pockets and clips to keep everything organized.
The lightweight & removable backpack easily fits a lot of hiking and outdoor gear and it has plenty of pockets and clips to keep everything organized.

It even has space for a hydration pack.
It even has space for a hydration pack.

⁣The carrier comes with a sun shield (which we have used for rainy hiking days too) and I especially love how there is a waist strap AND ankle straps to help the child stay extra safe
⁣The carrier comes with a sun shield (which we have used for rainy hiking days too) and I especially love how there is a waist strap AND ankle straps to help the child stay extra safe

while going on what feels like a shoulder ride! The child literally has the best view (other carriers made Brynlee feel claustrophobic and she couldn’t really see around us as we were hiking)
while going on what feels like a shoulder ride! The child literally has the best view (other carriers made Brynlee feel claustrophobic and she couldn’t really see around us as we were hiking)

So this one she is at the very top with the very best view seeing the world around her
So this one she is at the very top with the very best view seeing the world around her

and how cute it this- it even comes with matching hats- one for the parent and one for your toddler.
and how cute it this- it even comes with matching hats- one for the parent and one for your toddler.

Alright, giveaway time-----when we started posting about this carrier, we started receiving comments on Instagram and also while we were out using the carrier
Alright, giveaway time-----when we started posting about this carrier, we started receiving comments on Instagram and also while we were out using the carrier

Of people saying how genius this is. It has all the perks that a parent and a toddler needs for a hiking family to have a good time.
Of people saying how genius this is. It has all the perks that a parent and a toddler needs for a hiking family to have a good time.

so we are teaming up with Our Expedition to giveaway again not just one but three carriers.
so we are teaming up with Our Expedition to giveaway again not just one but three carriers.

We will be giving away 2 carriers from our Instagram @the_fife_life.... you can go to our instagram page to enter and then we also want to giveaway ONE more carrier to our YouTube community
We will be giving away 2 carriers from our Instagram @the_fife_life.... you can go to our instagram page to enter and then we also want to giveaway ONE more carrier to our YouTube community

community---so if you are watching this on YouTube and are in need of a toddler carrier look no further
community---so if you are watching this on YouTube and are in need of a toddler carrier look no further

all you have to do is make sure you are subscribed to our YouTube channel, like this video, and then comment below saying that you want to ENTER the giveaway and then mention where you would use this carrier with your family this summer.
all you have to do is make sure you are subscribed to our YouTube channel, like this video, and then comment below saying that you want to ENTER the giveaway and then mention where you would use this carrier with your family this summer.

would use this carrier with your family this summer. The giveaway from our Instagram and YouTube comments will be open from today,
would use this carrier with your family this summer. The giveaway from our Instagram and YouTube comments will be open from today,

which is Wednesday February 26, 2020 until February 29 at midnight.
which is Wednesday February 26, 2020 until February 29 at midnight.

The winners will be announced on Instagram and in the YouTube comments in the video below.
The winners will be announced on Instagram and in the YouTube comments in the video below.

Thanks so much again to Our Expedition for sponsoring and for teaming up in today's video- We are so grateful we finally found a carrier our family loves using.
Thanks so much again to Our Expedition for sponsoring and for teaming up in today's video- We are so grateful we finally found a carrier our family loves using.

Thanks so much for watching and supporting our YouTube channel- if you haven't already subscribed and want to follow along, we make videos about motherhood, lifestyle, and videography
Thanks so much for watching and supporting our YouTube channel- if you haven't already subscribed and want to follow along, we make videos about motherhood, lifestyle, and videography

videography- so hit that red subscribe button because we upload new videos every single Wednesday.
videography- so hit that red subscribe button because we upload new videos every single Wednesday.

Thanks again for watching and happy hiking!!
Thanks again for watching and happy hiking!!