As a woman commonly referred to as an outdoor junkie, I had generally assumed that motherhood would stifle my addiction to extreme sports. I couldn’t have been more wrong and fortunately companies like TogetherGear make athletic parenting a reality.

The MamaBaby Poncho ($189) is designed for use by the most active of parents out there. Specifically created for parents wearing a front-packed baby (in any number of baby-wearing methods), the extra hood and cape for baby can be detached so the poncho can also be worn by mom or dad alone.

The MamaBaby Poncho just came out in fall 2013 after mountain biking, running, hiking wonder-mom Jess Desbrow worked with a team of outdoor enthusiasts, parents, and at least one sailor to engineer it.
There are other kinds of jackets in Europe that have zip systems to make space for carrying babies, but none are designed for athletic endeavors.
I tested the poncho on a soggy, snowy day with a real, live baby. The baby can’t talk yet, but by judging its warm toes and happy disposition, it approves.
The features
The poncho allows mom (or dad!) and baby to be bundled in winter gear and protected from wind and rain with this extra layer. The material is a robust waterproof fabric with extra reflective striping for safety. What we loved:
– There are zippered holes in the front to extend your arms through for biking comfort or general range of motion.
