[at-l] Way behind, and loving it (Adirondacks)

[papa_bear_nyc@yahoo.com (Papa Bear)]

"A Hikers Companion" by Cindy Ross and Todd Gladfelter )published by The
Mountaineers) has a good section on backpacking with kids.  Theirs were much
smaller.  Infants really.

 What happened was the husband's pack got heavier and heavier and the wife
was carrying the kids.  Then they discovered bike camping!

A good read and a generally good book.

I know when ours were real little, we gave up backpacking for some years and
went canoe camping in the Adirondacks instead.

BTW: to those who complained about hiking in the Adirondacks (trails had too
many interruptions by civilization) you should know that historically this
NY wilderness was canoe country (actually they rowed these little boats -
called Adirondack Guide Boats - wonderful little vessels for lake travel)
long before it was hiking country.

Pb

----- Original Message -----
From: "Raymond Bennett" <thebennettclan@netzero.net>
To: <at-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 6:40 PM
Subject: [at-l] Way behind, and loving it


> I've read only up 'til Wednesday around 2000 hrs so far and figure I'll
> never catch up.  Love the threads being bandied about.  Figured I would
> ask a couple more questions here and get to read the answers in a couple
> of days (unless any of yall wanna send them off-list).
>
> Took the boys hiking Saturday.  Raven Cliff Falls trail in the Mtn.
> Bridge Wilderness (Caesar's Head State Park, Northern Greenville County,
> SC) - 2.2 miles + 600 ft elevation change.  In at 1030, out by 1415.
> Pretty good time considering we had lunch at the overlook for the falls
> and numerous little stops along the way.  If we can do 4+ miles with
> elevation in half a day, I think we can reach our goal of between 8-11
> miles in 3 days.  Raven Cliff is mostly down on the way in, but rolling
> up & down several ridges.  No boot or foot problems (took the advice and
> got them Smartwools!!!), but their packs will never do for extended
> hiking.  I'm thinking of altering them myself if I can find the right
> materials.
>
> Anybody know where to get Cordura?  Need to make 2 hip belts.  I'm going
> to try to sew them onto existing packs for support because the pack size
> is good, the support just isn't there for more than just a few pounds.
>
> I figure we've got nearly 3 months and the more we experiment by letting
> them stuff them full (relatively writing) and carry them around the
> farm, trails, etc. we can fine tune things. If I can't find Cordura
> locally I'm gonna break down and spend the money on one of those high
> dollar thingies like an Osprey, or Dana Designs, or Lowe Alpine, ad
> nauseum.  Any suggestions for kids?  Ages 5 & 7.  5 yr old is a runt -
> right at 40 lbs so I really want to modify his little Eagle Creek
> daypack.  He won't even be able to carry his sleeping bag.  7 yr old is
> a little sturdier and has a Jansport daypack that has a nice sleeping
> back compartment as well as separate compartments for heavy stuff and
> light stuff.  Both just need better suspension, 'specially in the way of
> hip belts.
>
> I never found that "Hiking with kids" or "Backpacking with Kids" list,
> nor have I found any books at any of the outfitters around - plan to
> check out the local library Wednesday or Thursday.  Any suggested
> reading?  Anybody got a good link?
>
> Any body have a suggestion for water purifier?  Found out my old Pur is
> no longer made and replacement filters are nonexistent.  Gonna have to
> break down and replace it.
>
> I think that's 'bout all fer now.
>
> Raymond
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