When he was 6-8 I kept his total pack weight down to 10 lbs or less. I did that by carrying most of his water and his food <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Some kids adapt better than others - Ford is a natural born hiker <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I got lucky with that!
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