National Outdoors -- Kids Clothing | Gear

I've used this pack for over two years with my daughter, starting when she was 6 months old. I've mainly used the pack for short day hikes, ski tours and downhill skiing. It's great too if you just want to have a way to carry your child around at big events like fairs or concerts. This pack differs from many of the other child carriers in two ways. First, it has a frame stand that allows you to set the pack down and put your child in it. This comes in very handy if you are alone, and when carrying the pack on the ski lift. Second, there is much more storage than other child carriers.

The Life Gear LifeLight is a handy tool to have around camp, around the house or in your truck. This multi-function lantern is powered by a hand crank, so you'll never need to worry about the batteries running out. The lantern has a number of other features, all powered by the hand crank, including an AM/FM Radio, a cell phone charger, and an external speaker that you can connect to your iPod or MP3 player. It also has a siren and flashing red warning light to signal in case of emergency, and a small compass.

The High Sierra Access protects your notebook computer, while providing a comfortable, secure ride with ample storage and features. The pack holds up to a 17” screen size laptop computer with maximum dimensions of 15.5” X 10.75” X 1.8”. In addition to the padded computer sleeve, the Access has special pockets to securely carry your cell phone, iPod, GPS device, beverages and much more.

I tested the High Sierra Access backpack on a recent trip to the Alaskan bush. The weather, terrain and transportation methods put the pack to the test. This pack got the job done.