https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:51:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1665170 Thu, 29 May 2014 10:25:00 +0000 hellobeeboston 1665170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: sounds like a great price!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1665162 Thu, 29 May 2014 10:19:36 +0000 hilsy85 1665162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Trailmix: thanks! I will have to keep my eye on CL!</p> <p>@hellobeeboston: thanks for checking! :) </p> <p>Actually just found a kelty pathfinder for $80...think that's a good price? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1664407 Thu, 29 May 2014 06:52:01 +0000 hellobeeboston 1664407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok so we have an Evenflo (weird?!) and the Kelty was just given. The Evenflo was better for when LO was smaller, I find he gets heavy FAST in it now. DH wore him in the Kelty on a 1.5 mile walk and did well - it has the large-ish metal frame underneath.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1663387 Wed, 28 May 2014 15:54:24 +0000 JessKas 1663387@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this one and love it so far. LO is nine months and about 17.5 pounds and we have used it on long hikes and have some backpacking trips planned for this summer. It should be useful for a couple of years. </p> <p><a href="http://www.rei.com/product/864893/deuter-kid-comfort-ii-child-carrier" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/product/864893/deuter-kid-comfort-ii-child-carrier</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1662885 Wed, 28 May 2014 13:34:54 +0000 Trailmix 1662885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I've been looking on CL for backpack carriers and there's a lot so you can definitely get a great used one for a good price!</p> <p>In fact, I'm picking up a Phil and Ted's tomorrow (got it for $75, retails for $180, whooo!), I'll let you know my thoughts on it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1662789 Wed, 28 May 2014 13:10:26 +0000 bushelandapeck 1662789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: same, we have a Deuter and love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1662685 Wed, 28 May 2014 12:39:32 +0000 MamaCate 1662685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Chico one that is great ! We got it for Christmas right after LO turned one and have used it steadily since. LO is nearing 2 1/2 and is probably 30+ lbs and DH can still carry her. We are probably running out of time though.., </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1662556 Wed, 28 May 2014 12:00:55 +0000 hilsy85 1662556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: oh no worries! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1662552 Wed, 28 May 2014 11:59:13 +0000 hellobeeboston 1662552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: oops! Forgot to look last night! Writing myself a sticky for tonight.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1662402 Wed, 28 May 2014 11:12:13 +0000 winniebee 1662402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a deuter for longer hikes but really ate age 2 he's just now big enough for it. We also have a kokopelli frame backpack that we have been using for my son since he was 9 months old and he still fits in it at age 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1662308 Wed, 28 May 2014 10:57:34 +0000 hilsy85 1662308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hellobeeboston: @Silva: which model do you have?</p> <p>@Silva: that is a really good point--they are expensive to buy new! Not sure I could find one around here though, I should check out craigslist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1660356 Tue, 27 May 2014 12:38:00 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1660356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were given one from Mountain Equipment Co-op, and its lightweight and pretty comfy. LO is only 17lbs though, so I don't know what it would be like with a bigger LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1660349 Tue, 27 May 2014 12:33:54 +0000 hellobeeboston 1660349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have two - a Kelty and a Graco I think - both were given to us by friends... DH wears him more, and J is about the same weight as your lo, when I get home today I will check the brands and let you know!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1660329 Tue, 27 May 2014 12:28:12 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1660329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! We just use our Ergo but I can't say it's very comfy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1660284 Tue, 27 May 2014 12:17:55 +0000 Silva 1660284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a used kelty frame pack from craigslist....it's comfortable and lightweight, and we have used it since she was 6 months old. There are always a ton for sale on craigslist and at the consignment section of the gear store here. Despite our best intentions we probably only really hike once a month during nice weather months, so a new one just didn't make sense....and the one I got has been great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hiking-carrier-recommendations#post-1660271 Tue, 27 May 2014 12:10:15 +0000 hilsy85 1660271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone have a hiking/backpack style carrier they love? We are hoping to do some easier hikes with LO this summer. LO is 19 months and probably about 24.5lbs--would love to be able to use it for smaller babies when we have our next LO too! </p>