Great points Jim. My mission generally involves taking my kids with me, which also means carrying some of their things. So far, I have only taken my oldest son. Next year, my second oldest son turns 4 1/2 and is the same age that I first took my oldest son. So next summer I plan to take an 8 year old and a 4 1/2 year old. I am thinking of modifying my old external. At least both of them will be able to carry their sleeping bag.
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