Inexpensive Kids Gear

“We were at Target last night and found knock-off crocs/waldies for $6.99. They came in small kids sizes xxxs was size 11-12. Two colors, pink and royal blue.”

“we made our first trip to the monstrosity that is babies-r-us last night...they don't have kids gear but they did have some cool backpacks by Snougli(sp)...they had padded hip straps w/ pockets as well as a pretty large gear compartment...they're for kids up to 60 pounds...one was $65 and the other was $100 but i couldn't tell the difference except in the style and fabric...the $100 might have had more cargo room”

“For day hikes kids don't need a lot of gear. People really go over the top. My little ones carry their food and water in their school backpacks. My oldest graduated to an internal frame this last year.

It's less weight than you may think. They drink all their water in the first hour. Then they pee the rest of the trip.”

“I thought this was gear for inexpensive kids...mine only cost $25 apiece.”

“damn, nimblefoot, I had to pay over 7,000.00 for mine............”

“hee hee, i'm gonna get away with just $50 for mine...well that's for the first day, i'm sure over the next 18 years it will be in the billions”

“Dang BowlderSon just grew another half inch last month. He's gonna outgrow that Kelty 5-foot bag in no time!”

“Put a brick on his head. Or at least threaten to, that's fun as well.
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“I keep telling my son I am going to spray him with growth stunt spray. One morning he came out of his room complaining about his jeans being to short. I grabed a can of silly string and sprayed him. You should have seen the look on his face.”

“One of the great things about new computer technology is that it would be easy enough to make a realistic-looking label for a bottle that said "Growth Stunt Spray".”

“http://www.steepandcheap.com/

Decent deal on a sleeping bag.”

“STP has kids wicking tee shirts at $6.95 and $7.95 right now. Items: 12569 and 35217

The less expensive one is a second, the other closeout”

“BTW, free shipping too if you get their email deal flyer. If you don't I can forward it to you.”

“Hmmmm...I'm trying to figure out what STP is. But I can't. Can you forward the email to me, please?”

“Sorry Ruby, Sierra Trading post.

Consider it done. =)”

“D'oh! Of course! Thanks!”

“Isn't that free shipping on orders over $50 or did you get a better offer?”

“I just got free shipping and my total was $43. The boys now have lots of wicking t-shirts.


Thank you, Sass!”

“free shipping on any purchase. I spent $14.

Drop me an email if you want me to forward it to you Vman.
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“Thanks. I'm still mad at them but free shipping just might warm my cockles. I'll have to see what size my own children wear.”

“Eww eww, could I have the free shipping thingy too? I also hate them, but I saw some sandals on there I neeeeeed. After I get my free shipping, they can go rot in hell.
;-D”

“Violin, Sent it to your backpacker.com box. I'm away from the 'puter for the rest of the afternoon.

Coupon expires at midnight.”

“Thanks fairy gearmother.”

“My cockles, too, are nice and toasty.”

“Thanks again fairy gearmother.

I got long underwear bottoms and wicking t-shirts (#12571) for each of my youngest for 27 bucks.

Sweet.”

“http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/337,18469_Sierra-Designs-Microlight-Rain-Jacket-Packable-For-Youth.html

Great breathable packable Sierra Designs raincoats for kids...$10.95!!”

“Be VERY wary though! Ford had one of those for a couple years, and while it works in wind and light rain, if it rains rains (downpour), that jacket will let everything thru it.
As a backup in nice weather, it is a great buy-light and packable. But not for year round use though.”

“I would agree with sar on this. Even at 10 bones, doesn't look like it's worth the effort.

There's a reason why it's so cheap.”

“hey we are looking for a pack for simple over nighters with the Kid and I found a $30 backpack at walmart that would fit him perfect......I forgot the damn brand name now but it looked ok, looked big enough to carry a sleeping bag some clothes and food in it. Does anyone know about or have tried this pack? it is hydration pack capable has a hip belt, sternum strap and all that. Should I give it a go or keep lookin?
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“Spirit

I have a Camp trails Adjustable II external frame pack you can have for shipping. It is highly adjustable. as far as torso size and has a sleeping bag strap on place below the main bag. I could send you a pic if you want. We got it for our son many years ago and no one is likely to use it now that everyone is all growed up.”

“rev, yeah, send a picture :)”

“I'll get one off sunday afternoon.”

“That's a great pack. Good score. Rev if she doesn't want it and you need a home for it don't hesitate to let me know. ;)”

“Pics coming....”

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Here is the beastie. Showing the adjustment for the straps. It is in very good condition.”

“Ok ramblinrev, I'll bite. Let me know what to send you for shipping :)”

“email me your snail mail spirit coyote..... my email is in my profile”

“You gotcha :)”

“Beat me to it Spirit...if it doesn't work out for ya let me know and I'll gladly send you the shipping to send it my way! In the meantime, I'll check out that pack at Wal-Mart. Was it like a day pack or an external frame?”

“It was a small external frame strz. Bigger then a day pack but not as big as say something I or mike would use.”