Hiker's with Baby's

[BeanoNYC]

Steep and Cheap has a good deal on a backpack style baby carrier.

 

[ga2ski]

we recieved a similar Kelty Backpack at the baby shower. I can't wait to use it.

 

[Greg]

I have a Kelty Backcountry. They're pretty cool. My youngest will be ready for it in a few months...

 

[bvibert]

We got one of those too, not sure which model though. I've only had the chance to use it once, but it seemed to work well. I hope to get some use out of it this summer before my daughter gets too heavy to use in it...

 

[smitty77]

We got one of those too, not sure which model though. I've only had the chance to use it once, but it seemed to work well. I hope to get some use out of it this summer before my daughter gets too heavy to use in it...

I think the harness system in the Kelty is rated to 40 pounds. 35 (baby and gear) was more than enough for me. With a 40 pound kid, add in all the miscellaneous stuff and 55-60 is a good bet. That's when it starts becoming less fun.

They do work well though. I have the Kelty Base Camp

 

[Greg]

Funny follow-up here. My oldest is still only probably 30 lbs., barely, but at 3 she's too long and gangly (must take after her daddy) to fit in the thing anymore.

 

[bvibert]

Funny follow-up here. My oldest is still only probably 30 lbs., barely, but at 3 she's too long and gangly (must take after her daddy) to fit in the thing anymore.

:lol: My 11 mounth old daughter is a little over 25 pounds right now (must take after HER daddy)

 

[Greg]

:lol: My 11 mounth old daughter is a little over 25 pounds right now (must take after HER daddy)

:beer: :lol:

Take the average of me and you B and we'd have the perfect physique!

 

[smitty77]

Funny follow-up here. My oldest is still only probably 30 lbs., barely, but at 3 she's too long and gangly (must take after her daddy) to fit in the thing anymore.

The little guy will be 4 in July, and he weighs in at a scant 32 pounds. Like your daughter, just too long to comfortably get in the thing. Lucky for him he has his mama's build, and not his dad's.