this pack worked great until today when i went to fold it up after we came back from our hike something inside the folding mechanism on the leg broke.
we did a 4 mile hike and went to a festival with it.
the first time i used it i had no problems, the second time was on a real hike and after a mile my right shoulder hurt a lot.
she absolutely loved being able to see everything as we hiked through the woods, and my husband found the backpack very comfortable!
the first day i had it i took it out on a 2 mile hike and had no soreness or awkward feelings in my step.
i am by no means an avid hiker, and i carried him for hours with no problems, in fact, when i first put it on with him in it, i had to turn around to make sure he was still in there.
i even was able to hike through the caves in south dakota with it and he had a blast!
debated between the more streamlined 1.0 and the pricier models, and this one turned out to be perfect for our needs (we use it for long day hikes, sometimes strenuous, or instead of a stroller if
we bought this for shorter hikes (1 hr to half day) in rural arizona and it's perfect for our needs.
we did some strenuous hikes through zion national park in utah, and the pack was fairly comfortable for the whole time we were there.
the baby doesn't like to miss a thing and i knew being in a jogging stroller all day would never fly, so this looked like it would suit our needs (and give me a reason to get out and hike more often
we've not taken it in her for long hikes yet, only walks around the parks and mall (after all, we live in the desert now) but are looking forward to using it back home in the pacific northwest.
although i haven't had a chance to use it on a full-out backpacking trip or anything, it does great for day hikes and doing work around the house.
the second reason is the cargo space just isn't adequate for anything but a day hike.
i weigh 110, and am able to carry it with my 25 pound son, did a 5 mile hike up a mountain this summer and was whiped out when i finally reached the top.
i hike in it, but i also do chores around the house with my little guy riding around with me.
we've got a nice stroller, but this carrier is so comfortable and convenient that we actually prefer it for everything for walks around the block to hikes in the woods.
we haven't had it for very long but we have done some over one hour hikes, so i can't say the long term durability of the straps, zippers or fabrics, we'll see i guess.
the 2.1 has quite a bit more space inside - this is important as we plan to take a lot of long day hikes.
thus, i ordered the baby bjorn model and what a difference, i can do so much more around the house, i also use it outside like going on a hike or shopping.
i've been on many hikes (20+) with kai(baby) in the ergo, the longest being 7 miles (almost 4 hours), with no problems.
she is now 7,5 month old and is getting a bit heavy, but we are still using it for short hikes and walks in places where one cannot go with a stroller.
none of the other hikers on our vigerous trail could believe that our baby was so happy as we hiked throughout kauaii recently.
my husband and i have taken it everywhere from trips round the local grocery store through to 10 mile hikes in yosemite.
we even took it on a 3-hour hike once and our baby was so comfortable and slept the whole time.
the baby bjorn is a very convenient product if i go somewhere that a stroller cannot go - like for a hike.
even if you're not using it on hikes you will appreciate the relief it gives your back.
the head rest will be great for longer hikes and likewise, the soft tush cush seat seems much more comfortable than those that with a suspended harness.
and is already enjoying hikes with us everyday in this.
my husband and i love to hike.
i love this pack because it makes me feel independent - i can go shopping, to a fair, a sporting event, or on serious hikes with my kid happy, and all the gear we could possibly need neatly contained
she is also my second child and it was invaluable for shopping trips and hikes with my son.
we use our wrap for walks, hikes, store trips...
we can go for 2 hour hikes using the moby, and the baby will be comfortable.
it's great for both short and long hikes.
i was looking for something smaller but still useful for short hikes.
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