Top 5 Ways I Actually Use Trail Tether After the Binkie Phase
A little context first.
Trail Tether was created by parents Eric and Erin after they got fed up with pacifiers and toys constantly hitting the ground on hikes, at the zoo, and everywhere in between.
In our house, pacifiers never really stuck. My babies just didn’t take to them. I was the pacifier, and I was okay with that. What we did use constantly were teethers, toys, and anything small enough to be dropped at exactly the wrong moment.
Trail Tether still earned its place fast, and it stayed there. We are very much still in the teething phase, and I use this thing constantly. I’ve clipped it to carriers, backpacks, strollers, and grocery carts. I have never lost a single item clipped with it, and it has never come undone on its own. That reliability is what keeps it in my bag.
1. Water bottles, because hydration matters and hands are limited
This is probably my most common use. I clip water bottles to backpacks, diaper bags, and sometimes directly to my carrier when we’re hiking.
What I appreciate most is how secure it feels. Bottles don’t swing wildly or slowly loosen over time. Kids can’t easily yank them off. And I’m not stopping every few minutes to pick something up off the trail.
2. Keys, clipped once and never hunted for again
I clip my keys inside my bag so they are always exactly where I expect them to be.
If you’ve ever been babywearing and trying to unlock your car while juggling kids, you know how valuable this is. I don’t dig through bags or panic search. I just grab them
3. Travel days and luggage chaos control
Travel with kids is a lot of moving pieces. I use Trail Tether to clip backpacks to rolling suitcases, secure kids’ items, and keep toys or teethers from disappearing under seats.
It’s not flashy. It just quietly keeps things together when everything else feels scattered.
4. Solar battery pack on the outside of my bag
This is one of my favorite uses. I clip a solar battery pack to the outside of my backpack so it can charge while we’re hiking or walking.
It stays put, doesn’t slide around, and doesn’t end up buried inside my bag where it’s useless. It’s one of those small systems that makes outdoor days easier.
5. Bags, groceries, and the random stuff of everyday life
This is where Trail Tether really shows its versatility. I use it to clip grocery bags together, attach shopping bags to a stroller or carrier, and secure toys, shoes, or extra layers to my backpack.
It handles weight better than any pacifier clip I’ve tried, and it doesn’t slowly creep loose as the day goes on.
Babywearing crossover, because that’s my world
When I’m babywearing, especially outdoors, Trail Tether fits naturally into how I already move. I clip water bottles, shoes, layers, and toys to my carrier or pack without worrying about them falling or getting lost.
This is where it really stands apart from typical pacifier clips. It’s built for movement. It’s not precious. It can handle real use.
Why I keep reaching for Trail Tether
Even as someone who didn’t rely on pacifiers, I still needed something secure, strong, and flexible. Most baby clips are made for one short phase. Trail Tether isn’t.
What makes the difference for me:
- It actually stays attached
- It holds more than just lightweight baby items
- It works for babies, toddlers, and parents
- It fits naturally into outdoor life and babywearing
- It’s one of those things I didn’t realize I’d keep using until I just kept using it.
Final thoughts
We’re still in the thick of teething over here, still outside a lot, still juggling kids, gear, snacks, and water bottles. Trail Tether has become one of those quiet helpers that makes all of it feel more manageable.
If you find a creative way to use yours, I’d genuinely love to see it. Tag me on socials or use #mytrailtether (their hashtag!) so we can all learn from each other!
Stay tuned for new colors and product accessories coming soon at trailtether.com