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Favorite wrap carries for hiking

post #1 of 7
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We are going camping/hiking in a few weeks. What do you guys find to be the most comfortable carry for hiking for long periods of time - both front and back.

Right now I'm using mainly single-layered carries due to summer's heat but we'll be hiking in cooler temps so multiple layers shouldn't be a problem. Also, I have a 4.6m Storch which should be able to accomodate pretty much any carry but I want to make sure we've mastered the best ones before our trip.

Thanks!
post #2 of 7
Double hammock, hands down. It can be a bit tricky with small baby, but if you have someone there to help you get the passes just right it should feel great!
post #3 of 7
I don't hike (except through the urban jungle ) but double hammock is BY FAR my most comfortable long term back carry.
post #4 of 7
With a little baby I like a nice high ruck tied tibetan. My LO is almost 4 months and we have started to practice the DH and it's great, but he definitely sits a little lower for it to be comfy. It's great when I get it right though!
post #5 of 7
I find that I end up doing a simple Ruck Tied in Front, even for long hikes. I tie it up high (above my 20 weeks pregnant belly), and have done long backpack trips this way. It's comfy and easy. I've only tried double hammock a few times, but find that the more complicated carries are more difficult for me to get tight and high.
post #6 of 7
I like a Ruck Tied Tibetan too, but find it actually more comfy if the child isn't too high. Once the LO is about 5 or 6 mths I find I like their butt to be just above the small of my back.
post #7 of 7
Another vote for double hammock. I hiked last week in 30* (celcius) up Mt. Doug in Victoria using a reinforced double hammock (I was using a travelling wrap that was a size 7, so obscenely long for a petite person)
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