As a family, we’ve been using the Thule Sapling Elite backpack carrier for about 2 months. About two weeks ago though, I realized something (quite obvious) that’s almost become a game changer in my thinking and motivation in getting outdoors, particularly on the trail, with the kids. With the Thule Sapling Elite, I can go on adventures with both kids (age 4 & 10 months) and carry along everything we need all by myself. PLUS, I have two happy kids: One on my back, and one by my side. I find myself daydreaming often about the next time we get to lose ourselves in the beauty of our Pacific Northwest forests. We have a system now, and it makes the whole process just seem so much easier.