https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 22:15:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025717 Sat, 17 Aug 2013 00:07:42 +0000 sarac 1025717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love our Kelty frame carrier. My toddler won't stand for it any more, and it breaks my heart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025628 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:39:18 +0000 lemondrop 1025628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We found an Evenflo Trooper at a second hand kids store. It works well, my husband wears it for hikes and I wear it when I get called in for work emergencies. He usually falls asleep in it pretty quickly. </p> [attach=1790/13/mrnovl.600x450.P7155091.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025599 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:25:52 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1025599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd recommend the osprey too. We demo'd them at outdoor retailers last year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025577 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:07:11 +0000 winniebee 1025577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: so far so good ! Just did 2 hrs comfortably the other day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025557 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:51:38 +0000 lovehoneybee 1025557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: Yeah, I think it's in the $120 range on Amazon, and I paid about $50 for it? But we use it a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025551 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:48:38 +0000 Silva 1025551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: super cute pictures! I haven't checked nbd yet, was just looking at craigslist and consigment </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025549 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:47:30 +0000 Silva 1025549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: wow, the kokopax one has a really small profile- you use it for longer day hikes without issue? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025545 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:46:28 +0000 lovehoneybee 1025545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Chicco Smart Support Backpack (I got it on NBD). I've actually never had a chance to wear it because DH or my FIL immediately grab it when we go somewhere with it. He LOVES it. Says the weight is very well balanced (we have an almost 25lb 1 year old)...he says he doesn't feel like he's carrying around all of the extra weight. </p> <p>I really like that it can unfold so you can set it on the ground like a chair (super handy when putting him in and out of it). And E LOVES it. </p> [attach=1866/13/mrnmdi.600x600.IMG_1461.JPG] [attach=1866/13/mrnmdl.600x399.IMG_2396.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025541 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:45:32 +0000 Silva 1025541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Giraffe: wow, just looked it up and it looks great. None for sale in our area now, but I will keep my eyes open.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025539 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:45:11 +0000 winniebee 1025539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, we have 2 and live in Taos, NM where we have been hiking at least once a weekend (ranging from 2 hours to 4 hours).</p> <p>We have a larger Deuter backpack which has good storage capacity in addition to being good for a toddler. But, T prefers our Kokopax Classic - its smaller but also a frame carrier, but more light weight and much more compact than the Deuter. It has virtually no storage capacity (but you can tie a few toys to it and store keys). He's napped in both but seems much more comfortable in the Kokopax. He's 15 months but on the smaller side - maybe 30 inches and 21 lbs?</p> <p>Both unfold into chairs on the ground. I think the Deuter would be better for serious backpacking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025534 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:42:39 +0000 Silva 1025534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Espion: yeah we have been using our boba 3G but once she can sit up I want her sweaty little body away from me </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025531 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:41:17 +0000 Espion 1025531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ooo, subscribing. We only have the Ergo, but we're planning on more strenuous hiking excursions next spring/summer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025523 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:37:27 +0000 Giraffe 1025523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Osprey Poco is amazing! We have the premium one, but there are other versions with less bells and whistles that I am sure are equally wonderful. LO is in it in my profile picture. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-baby-carrier-recommendations#post-1025509 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 21:32:17 +0000 Silva 1025509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the market for a frame back pack baby carrier...what do you call them, anyway?<br /> I will buy it used but there are a ton for sale around here.</p> <p>We just do day hikes, but some are strenuous. No real need for a lot of storage capacity, but lightweight and comfortable are very important. </p>