Kids camping stuff http://www.upsideover.com/ Ralph [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Aris
kunlun_it
Apr 11, 2007 5:02 am
two week ago, I try backpacking with my duaghter to small island di thousand Island National park. http://odesya.multiply.com/photos/album/49 but, we have...
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sloetoe
Apr 11, 2007 1:59 pm
... ### Pretty pictures! Given where you are, a fleece blanket pinned together (or a fleece "sleeping bag" with zipper and such) would do fine, with maybe a ...
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scott patterson
kesscokim
Apr 12, 2007 3:44 pm
Here are some photos of our latest trip. Two climbers were four and one was two, although their birthdays are next month so they will be 3 and 5. My...
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sloetoe
Apr 13, 2007 1:00 pm
BEAUTY, EH?!...
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scottbrian999
Apr 13, 2007 8:45 pm
Hiya. We are planning a camping trip this Summer. Our oldest is currently 2 and the youngest 7 months. The 7-month old will be easy as far as food goes, but...
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Emma Eyeball
tarbubble
Apr 14, 2007 3:00 pm
if she likes SlimFast bars, then start trying out other kinds of bars. Larabars, Luna Bars, Clif bars... just try them on her until she likes one. also, try...
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d_frick_hi
Apr 15, 2007 8:57 am
... although their birthdays are next month so they will be 3 and 5. Cool; looks like a fun area. My kids have been roped up on hikes since they first started ...
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sloetoe
Apr 16, 2007 5:11 pm
Along with what Emma wrote, go to another store, too -- SlimFast bars are available in a variety of RiceKrispie types that are not covered in chocolate, but...
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Noelle Schwartz
noelleps
Apr 16, 2007 5:33 pm
My boys usually don't enjoy sandwich type meals while hiking. So I usually have them pack bagels, cliff bars, pretzels, corn chips, nuts dried fruits, tuna in...
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Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
Apr 16, 2007 5:56 pm
... Excellent list, You might want to add jerky, string cheeses and mild sliced pepperoni (very salty and encourages drinking). Snacks are a good way to keep...
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wanderlustmama
Apr 21, 2007 6:55 pm
I am looking for the lightest possible kid-pack to carry our 6 month old in on an extended trip on the AT. It's been 4 years since the last baby and we need a...
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André Corterier
zakalwe32
Apr 23, 2007 8:07 am
... I'm currently using a Deuter Kid Comfort II. It weighs less than 2500 g or just over 5 lb. The 2003 model was tested at backpackgeartest, see ...
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Matt
mrroy98
Apr 26, 2007 10:28 am
Hello Wanderlustmama, just wanted to say that we have a Deuter II also for our 2 1/2 year old and it is a great backpack. We also have the rain and sun...
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Emma Eyeball
tarbubble
May 21, 2007 3:45 pm
we've had a slow but steady trickle of new members join the list lately and i wanted to say hello and encourage all of our members to just jump right in with...
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Emma Eyeball
tarbubble
May 21, 2007 4:20 pm
well, it seems like we backpack in to Hoegee's at least once a year now. it's really a perfect place to take kids backpacking. it's a loop of just over 2...
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Dave Mangot
davemangot
May 30, 2007 5:01 am
My wife and I were backpackers until our daughter was born. Now that she is almost 2, we are hoping to get back into it. We took her on a "warm up" trip this...
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Steve
gilfus7
May 30, 2007 1:22 pm
For those of you looking for Chilc Carrier information me and my wife found this site very helpful in selecting our new Sherpani Rumba. ...
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Steve
gilfus7
May 30, 2007 1:37 pm
I spoke to the team at Upside Over today via online chat and mentioned this group. Needless to say they were very excited about us and the topics we discuss....
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Heather
haj1200
May 30, 2007 1:51 pm
I don't know anything about the Chicago area, so I apologize for being no help. But I do have a couple questions--how far into her pregnancy did your wife...
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scott patterson
kesscokim
May 30, 2007 2:10 pm
"Any other women who backpacked while pregnant? For how long and with how much weight?" My wife did extensively. This isn't a recommendation to do the same...
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Alex Harvey
p_alexander_...
May 30, 2007 2:15 pm
I live north of Chicago and normally head into Wisconsin on weekends for camping/hiking with my kids. Two places to consider: Southern Kettle Moraine - Pine...
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jk_haskell
May 30, 2007 2:17 pm
My wife and I get out as much as possible with a 3 year old and 6 month old twins. In regard to your backpacking while pregnant question, my wife didn't do...
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sloetoe
May 30, 2007 2:20 pm
... RVs when tent camping ... 1. GOOD LUCK. 2. "Go West"... like, on the northern middle of the state -- but as I recall it, it's a fairly popular state park...
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Jennifer Enberg
jennifer_enberg
May 30, 2007 3:30 pm
I bp'd, hiked, and snowshoed til about half-way through my 6th month - including a Catskill 35. After that is was just walks around the neighborhood - but...
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Emma Eyeball
tarbubble
May 30, 2007 4:05 pm
with my first pregnancy i did not backpack, mostly because i had only gotten excited about backpacking (as opposed to doing it for my husband's sake) just...
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Keith Richards-Dinger
keithrichard...
May 30, 2007 6:10 pm
I have no first hand knowledge, but my wife's family is from Chicago and they used camp/rock climb at Devil's Lake State Park near Baraboo, WI and spoke highly...
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Tom Jones
tommysmo
May 30, 2007 7:57 pm
So, how long does your child sit in the backpack between wiggle breaks? Our son is 13 months and I want to do some hiking. I know he's not going to want to...
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Jennifer Enberg
jennifer_enberg
May 31, 2007 11:48 am
Our son (14 mos) is quite content to sit in the pack for a few hours. He figured out how to use a Camelbak bite valve a few months ago (he just went up to my...
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André Corterier
zakalwe32
May 31, 2007 1:27 pm
... While this may sound like a commercial, it's not: If quality rest on a hard floor is a serious issue, I'd recommend trying out a Down Air Mat. They're...
