3 June 2009
Hooked on Kid Camping
Posted by admin under: Equipment .
Gear Junkie is a cool source for equipment reviews, but he’s also a dad and says that taking your kids in the outdoors is a good idea. True! I might suggest a couple of Scouting programs that help in that department. Still, I like what he said about some kid-sized gear.
Tip #2: Get Quality Kids’ Gear
Want your kids’ gear to perform as well as your own? Several outdoors companies now make products for kids with quality standards formerly found only in adult-oriented gear. Take the CamelBak Skeeter, for example. This kid-size hydration pack holds 35 fluid ounces of water and employs the same reservoir and bite-valve as mom’s race pack. Consider, too, the Julbo Looping sunglasses. This pair of 100% UV-protective shades is made for the under-3-years-old crowd. Gwen and Charlie have both sported these symmetrical Julbos, which can be worn right side up or upside down. Bonus: The glasses have a no-hinge frame that’s nearly unbreakable and tested in our household to be baby-proof. For older kids, the Novara Pulse 26’‘ Kids’ Road Bike has Shimano components, 16 speeds and 26-inch wheels for maximum efficiency and speed. Those are just a few examples.
Hopefully, he’ll be coming out with some kid gear reviews in addition to his good adultl-sized ones. My poor Cub Scout has a full-sized hydration pack, but we only fill it partway. It was cheaper than get a specialized one, especially since it was a CamelBak knock-off we got on sale at Costco.
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