Advice for backpacking with kids - 01/09/12 11:45 PM
Hello WHA,
I am starting to get my kids (11 and 8 boys) into backpacking and could use some advice on some gear. My plan is to start with some shorter trips this summer and increasing the difficulty throughout the summer. If all goes well by the end of summer we would like to backpack the HST. I am an experienced backpacker but I haven't taken my kids yet, so kid specific advice is appreciated.
They have done well on 10 mile hikes last summer and both have been wanting to to Whitney since I hiked it two years ago.
Here are some of the areas that I could use some help.
Sleeping Bags: I want something that will work for the high sierra and keep them comfortable. Is a 20 degree bag about right? Is this too warm for lower sierra trips (5000 - 8000ft).
Tent: I am looking at the Copper Spur UL3 tent. I am fine with a bivy but I want something the kids will be comfortable in but is lightweight. Any experience with this or other tents that would be better
Thanks,
Danny
I am starting to get my kids (11 and 8 boys) into backpacking and could use some advice on some gear. My plan is to start with some shorter trips this summer and increasing the difficulty throughout the summer. If all goes well by the end of summer we would like to backpack the HST. I am an experienced backpacker but I haven't taken my kids yet, so kid specific advice is appreciated.
They have done well on 10 mile hikes last summer and both have been wanting to to Whitney since I hiked it two years ago.
Here are some of the areas that I could use some help.
Sleeping Bags: I want something that will work for the high sierra and keep them comfortable. Is a 20 degree bag about right? Is this too warm for lower sierra trips (5000 - 8000ft).
Tent: I am looking at the Copper Spur UL3 tent. I am fine with a bivy but I want something the kids will be comfortable in but is lightweight. Any experience with this or other tents that would be better
Thanks,
Danny