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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.

71 BACKPACKS FOR CARRYING KIDS: Are there any success stories out there that involve proper adjustment or a different brand of babypack?

We bought one of the Tough Traveler ones. There are different sizes;
we bought the one for up to 60 lbs. We really like it; it wears just
like a camping backpack. Nice padding on shoulder straps & hip belt,
adjustable risers, sternum strap, etc. We have let several people use
it, and once I show them how to adjust it, everyone thinks it's
comfy.

Yes, it's about $100 (at REI). But we do a lot of camping and hiking
on rough trail, so I want something that is safe and comfortable for
both Heather and me.

We've gone on 4 hour hikes with no problem. We've also gone on hikes
with other parents who were using cheaper carriers that had to stop
about every 15 min. because of a sore back or shoulders.

It depends on how much you want to use it. If you use it enough to
justify $100, do it; your child will only get heavier.
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