Has anyone used it for hiking in hot weather?
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My son and his daughter use them in the heat of the summer in Nevada in mountains where they gleen firewood. All day at 100+ degree temp is no problem to them while using their chain saws to cut wood. I would say from that that anyone hiking at what ever altitude would be quite refreshed with this item.
167878
Computer Reports magazine did a test on these towels and found that they were NO better than a plain weaved kitchen towel for keeping one cool in hot weather. I would not waste my money and would instead just buy a stack of nice kitchen towels and keep a bottle of water to re-wet them when they begin to dry out. You would have to do that with the expensive "cool towels" also and this would be a lot cheaper!
167879
We used it for trudging through disney. Kept in the fridge until we left the hotel. We will use it for summer sports too. Cooling the back of te neck, quickly cooled the rest of the body.
687182
Hiking from the car to the site is not bad at all, but I recommend that you don't carry this bag while doing extreme backpacking. It's definitely a good bag that will keep you super warm. I hope I answered your question.
2069567
I'm sure it's ok for hiking. Some of my friends said it's like a torch...........
62338
I used it for a short 10K trail running and after a few minutes in the trail I was Constantly having to stop to readjust the pack. With the two bottles full of water it becomes to heavy and loose stability while you are running. I think it is perfect for hiking, because you have plenty of room, but not for running.
883885
It can take the weight, but you're going to want to plan on venting heat somehow - it's somewhat breathable, but both you and the one-year-old are likely to throw off a lot of heat on any significant hike. It'll be fine for a light-to-moderate hike in a cool climate, but too much for strenuous hiking or hot weather.
774088
Yes! It's pretty awesome all year round. My friend has a lab that she likes to hike with during the summer and swears by this over rocks and hot trails. Worth it!
883886
Yes, it is very durable. I love this carrier my husband and I both use it. Its true what the others say about the ventilation of the material. There is not much circulation in it, so if your hiking or exercising you and baby will warm up quickly, but if its chilly or kind of cold that's probably a good thing.
1134596
I haven't had an issue yet, but it is just now starting to get hot. This will be my first summer with it. It has been awesome so far though.
352160
I have used it with a few different hiking packs and have never had an issue with it coming off.
299617
I have found it adequate, and I have had it in hot and humid conditions and have gone skiing with it. The skiings tougher on the bat, but it has lasted the whole day. And I am repeatedly taking it out, starting it up, taking a few shots and putting it back in my pocket.Backpacking for more then two days you will need a backup bat.
1181160
Yes....I have had it out in a field near my Travel Trailer since I got it and no problems so far. Very rainy summer
1172979
Yes it works as well as the Sony, yet understand that the belt apparatus across your chest is wide. I guess that would be fine in the winter but I feel it will be too hot for hiking in the summer. Forget the "dork" factor. I have gone to installing my camera on my daypacks shoulder strap, you still look like a "dork" but at least I don't look like a photographer nerd. I guess if you really wanted to look really dorky, then a headband will do the trick.
1495028
I wouldn't use it for that. I think it would move around quite a bit. Great bag, but more for hiking not running
87544
Absolutely not! It is not designed for that kind of weight load. A camera with too big of a zoom or telephoto lens would be too much on it, much less a hiker putting their weight on it. You'll need to get a hiking staff that's made for hiking. Good question though, not a bad idea either.
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It's a lightweight tent, but I don't think it's specifically designed for hiking. It's a 'stationary' tent. I've been camping with people with hiking tents and their tents were always sleeker in design and 'fit' for carrying. I use this tent for scout camping. I hope this helps.
1191850
We are by no means avid backpackers. We used these for our children on a few cold weather camping trips. They worked fantastic in 12* weather. They pack down small but I have seen smaller. That being said we camped for 7 days and had no issues with it. But it may be cumbersome on a long hiking trip. Overall great quality, comfort and ease or use!
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I have not had any problems with it getting hot. It's very comfortable and a great deal for the price