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Gear: Kids Backpacking & Hiking Packs

Derrick Knowles — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 23:42:00 +0000

We took our 5-year-old backpacking for the first time last summer and wish we would have instead had one from German-gear maker Jack Wolfskin. This brand of trekking pack includes many of the same features as adult ones, and come in a variety of sizes.

The Pioneer 22 model (found on the brand’s central website) has a main compartment with a cord closure and lid to keep gear in place. And there’s a water bladder pouch, straps for trekking poles, stretchy external mesh pockets for water bottles and snacks, and an integrated rain cover. On the brand’s U.S. online retailer site, a comparable model is the kids’ Explorer 20, which includes a front pocket.

The pack is fully height adjustable, well ventilated, and has adjustable sternum and waist belt straps to fit little bodies snuggly.

SRP: $39.95-69.95. Us.jackwolfskin.com

Jack Wolfskin makes feature-filled kids’ bags for hiking and backpacking.

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Gear: Skidz Kids Mountain Biking Clothing

Derrick Knowles — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 01:21:04 +0000

Skidz gloves, shorts, and shirts are mountain bike clothing for the next generation of riders. Designed in California by DH Racer Justin Schwartz who is also the founder of iconic Marin, Cal. brand Mount Tam Apparel.

Crafted with the lightest, most breathable fabrics to wick sweat, breathe, and maintain the comfort kids ages 6-15 are used to. It’s awesome for little riders to have mountain biking gear that looks like mom and dads’, and my son Remi concurred when we pulled his new riding gear out of the box: “That’s so cool!”

MSRP: $25-50. Skidzmtb.com

Skidz Kids mountain clothing for kids age 6-15.

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Piggyback Rider Kid Carrier

Derrick Knowles — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:11:00 +0000

For kids in the 2-4+ range under 50lbs, the Piggyback Rider can save the day for the rest of the family looking to complete a hike or by-foot outing when little legs get too tired to carry on. It fits the adult like a backpack, but instead of a pack on the back, there is a metal crossbar for little feet to stand up on and handles that help keep kids from grabbing at your head or face.

Piggyback Rider Kid Carrier

For safety, there’s a harness for the child that connects to the Piggyback Rider that keeps them from falling off. Kids love the high up-above-the-shoulders view, and the system is most comfortable on shorter outings under a couple of miles, although some adults will be able to tolerate carrying little ones on much longer distances.

You can also accessorize your Piggyback with a mud flap, carry bag, selfie stick and water bottle holders, and side pocket.

MSRP: $124.99 and up. Piggybackrider.com

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