I'd like to purchase a child carrier so the family can go backpacking with me but my wife says our son probably wouldn't use it for long. He's going to be 2 in April but weighs almost 30lbs atm. I also have a 6 year old that we would be taking as well so we are not going to be traveling long distances. I know the Sherpani Rumba can hold a kid up to 50lbs with a total load of 70lb, not sure if Id like to test that weight limit though : )
Anyhow how old was your child when you stopped using your child carrier and they started hiking on their own.

Thanks.
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My gear is no where near lightweight