#73 - Let's Talk Kid Carriers with Deuter

04/15/19 • 57 min

Deuter kid carriers are some of the most acclaimed carriers out on the market today. After researching which pack I should use to haul my little girl around, the reviews and feedback always returned to those offered by Deuter.

In this episode, we chat with Liz Esche of Deuter, who walks us through the new 2019 lineup of kid carriers. As a new father looking for help on what to look for in a kid carrier, I run through a laundry list of questions with Liz and learned several new things along the way. We cover the new updates to the lineup, standard features, model differences, and the amazing Deuter Warranty.

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Introductions
The history of Deuter
Sorting through the 2019 kid carrier lineup
When is a carrier appropriate for a kid
How Deuter carriers function
How much extra gear can be carried with a carrier
Considerations for choosing a carrier and various features
Finding the right fit
Adjustability
Cleaning the carrier
Putting on the pack
Hydration features
Reaching and tending to the baby/kid when hiking
The Deuter Warranty
Kid-friendly backpacks
General guidance on when kids can begin wearing packs
Hike It Baby
Price points
Where to find and try the backpacks
Differences between last years model and this years model
Closing thoughts
Learn more about Deuter products
http://www.deuter.com/
https://info.deuterusa.com/blog/eight-tips-for-introducing-your-kids-to-backpacking
https://www.deuterusa.com/collections/kids
https://hikeitbaby.com/

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Show Notes and Links

Introductions
The history of Deuter
Sorting through the 2019 kid carrier lineup
When is a carrier appropriate for a kid
How Deuter carriers function
How much extra gear can be carried with a carrier
Considerations for choosing a carrier and various features
Finding the right fit
Adjustability
Cleaning the carrier
Putting on the pack
Hydration features
Reaching and tending to the baby/kid when hiking
The Deuter Warranty
Kid-friendly backpacks
General guidance on when kids can begin wearing packs
Hike It Baby
Price points
Where to find and try the backpacks
Differences between last years model and this years model
Closing thoughts
Learn more about Deuter products
http://www.deuter.com/
https://info.deuterusa.com/blog/eight-tips-for-introducing-your-kids-to-backpacking
https://www.deuterusa.com/collections/kids
https://hikeitbaby.com/

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Why Carrot decided to write her book on Thru-Hiking
On the process of writing and self-publishing
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How we can help marginalized communities
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The humanitarian crisis on border wilderness areas
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What backpacking means now after the years
Finding new challenges in backpacking
https://carrotquinn.com/
Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart
https://www.instagram.com/carrotquinn/

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