Your post was right on the spot David! Claudia and Eimy had good
comments too.
In terms of equipment, I am afraid that I am not up to date on the
newest accessories available for infants. I do agree with David that
having the right carrier is key. I used a Kelty Kids front carrier,
which had at least a few more bells and whistles on it than the
standard front carrier. I would hope that they improved the design
even further by now. It's important that you get it fitted right -
just like a regular backpack. That will make a huge difference. I
would recommend going to an REI store (you might have done this
already). This store tends to be more progressive than other outdoor
stores and folks are usually quite creative in solving problems. They
might also have an idea for a potential moisture barrier, rain covers
etc. It's worth a shot.
I live in the Northwest (Portland, OR, area) where folks tend to be
quite outdoor oriented. The climate is also similar here to the one
you will be dealing with. So, I looked for hiking groups on Meetup
that might have insights for you. (Meetup is a online site that can be
used to organize individuals with similar interests). Here is what I
came up with:
Portland area:
http://www.meetup.com/The-Gresham-Outdoor-Mammas-Group/
Seattle area:
http://www.meetup.com/Backcountry-Betties/
http://www.meetup.com/PNWLeisureHiking/
I would suggest to contact the organizers of these groups. I am sure
they would love to help you. People in these regions are very nice and
helpful and more than willing to look outside the box.
Best wishes to you!
Eva-Maria
On Apr 8, 2012, at 9:03 AM, Simone S. Whitecloud wrote:
I'd love to pick up some pointers on how to bring my 3 month old
into the
field. I work in the alpine zone, so cool temperatures, wind and
rain are
the issue. Any favorite gear items you found helpful? I'm already
finding
she is totally soaked by the time we get to the peak from my own
sweat. Know
where to buy wool onesies? Tips on packing out dirty diapers?
Thanks for your input,
Simone Whitecloud
PhD Candidate, McPeek Lab
Dartmouth College
