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This article is from the Outdoor
Activities for Young Children FAQ, by Gloria Logan
glogan@atk.com with numerous contributions by others.
70 BACKPACKS FOR CARRYING KIDS: Are there any success stories out there that involve proper adjustment or a different brand of babypack?
I've got the 60lbs capacity Tough Traveler. Yes, it's $100 or
so, but if you do a lot of hiking, it is easily justified. We've
gone on 4 hour hikes with no problem. We've also gone on hikes
with other parents who have cheaper packs, and we end up stopping
about every 15 min. because of a sore back or shoulders.
Look for a pack with firm padding on the shoulder straps and hip
belt, adjustable risers (to fit the height of the carrier) a
ternum strap, and adjustment for the child's seat. Most of the
good carriers have alot of the adjustments of a good backpack.
Chances are someone you know will have one. Stores like REI rent them
by the day or weekend and will apply rent toward a purchase.
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