Sport or Performance best for hot weather? We live in a very hot climate (India) and I'd love any input on which Ergo carrier is best for the heat? Which is most breathable and light?
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I have the performace and used it all over Nigeria. The baby was fine and I didn't get too hot myself. It's a great carrier since the traffic is so crazy there; it's a great way to keep baby close while you walk all over a super busy city.
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Wear it backpackstyle. I sorely miss my son's Radian for how easy it was to travel with it. I'm a single mom who travels a lot with er son, and the advantages far outweigh the actual weight. Wearing he seat backpackstyle still left me with arms free for luggage and worst case, carrying my child
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my son is almost 18m and tall. i've done both front and hip carries with it. it is very comfy. we've only been using it for a bit over a month, and i love this thing. i prefer it to the ergo where comfort is concerned, and it won't dig into your neck on hip carries like the ergo straps do. someone else responded that their daughter outgrew the carrier at 7m, which is nuts. unless it was a type and she meant 27 or 37 months. my son still has plenty of room to grow in it.
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I'm 5'6" and bought this bag last fall for the same reason. The one time I used it and it got down to 30 degrees, I was cold. From what I understand, these cold weather bags keep you warm by trapping your body heat in the bag, but with a bag that big my body just couldn't keep the air inside the bag warm enough. I found your question because I am currently shopping for another bag before my next camping trip. I'd recommend something smaller. I'm sure none of these rectangular bags work as well as a mummy bag, but there are smaller options available rectangular bags that should still allow for a reasonable amount of movement. I'm 5'6" and bought this bag last fall for the same reason. The one time I used it and it got down to 30 degrees, I was cold. From what I understand, these cold weather bags keep you warm by trapping your body heat in the bag, but with a bag that big my body just couldn't keep the air inside the bag warm enough. I found your question because I am currently shopping for another bag before my next camping trip. I'd recommend something smaller. I'm sure none of these rectangular bags work as well as a mummy bag, but there are smaller options available rectangular bags that should still... » Read More I'm 5'6" and bought this bag last fall for the same reason. The one time I used it and it got down to 30 degrees, I was cold. From what I understand, these cold weather bags keep you warm by trapping your body heat in the bag, but with a bag that big my body just couldn't keep the air inside the bag warm enough. I found your question because I am currently shopping for another bag before my next camping trip. I'd recommend something smaller. I'm sure none of these rectangular bags work as well as a mummy bag, but there are smaller options available rectangular bags that should still allow for a reasonable amount of movement. « Show Less
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Hasn't been too cold in PA this Fall/Winter, temps in the high 20s at lowest, I use the Hitch pack while up the Pocono Mountains and transporting goods from the warehouse store, seems to not get too stiff? I have a Kanga Roof Storage, probably 10 years old, The material that is made of is what I was really hoping for... but couldn't find a hitch pack version, I'd spend extra if there was one available. Sorry I can't give you a definite answer on the Amigo, it's not as thick as my Kanga but haven't had any issues yet.
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I use it for sports. It doesn't fog for me, but sometimes a little sweat gets inside. Overall it works great for me.
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I had to trade in the regular ergo for something with a larger waste strap. The Ergo Performance has about 5" longer strap than the regular one. Go to a store and try them on to see if they're comfortable. Ergo is a big investment but well worth it if it fits right. They also offer a waste strap extension but I feel it should be comfortable as is.
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Also baby bjorn is ten timesEasier to snap on than ergo. Overall, this was a great carrier for up to 20 lbs, after that it was too hard on shoulders and switched to ergo. But for short outings it will be fine up to 25lbs. Right now my son is 23 lbs at 16 months so you can see how long this will last. Ergo can last past 2 yrs and is better for baby sleeping. My son always fallsAsleep in ergo not so much bjorn as feet are always moving and dangling.
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I don't think so. I haven't tried the Ergo, but have used the Moby wrap with my son which he was happy in. The reason I chose this carrier over the Ergo is because I liked the criss cross back and I had been happy with my other Moby product. It looks to me like babies sit in pretty much the same position in both this carrier and the Ergo. It also seems to have the same coverage. I would guess that if you baby hates the other carriers, he/she probably won't be super happy in this one either.
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Helmet is roomy. I have a sm md and lg and I can wear my sons sm. The adjustable strap is very user friendly and provides a lot of range...more than a bike helmet. It's also pretty warm. I wear a thin balaclava in cold conditions ( sub 20 degrees) and all is good.
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We use the seat in Florida, so I can tell you it works perfect with hot weather, no sweaty problems!
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I found the material to be quite breathable. I wore it all the time in Hawaii and I did not find it too hot because it was breathable. I hope this helps. Have a great motorcycle adventure!
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My son is 29.6 lbs and in the 88th percentile for height for his age (2 in Feb). He can put his arms over the straps and he is comfortable if he does so. He also sometimes tucks his arms by his stomach and just leans his head forward to sleep. I did not have an ergo though so I really can't compare. I do absolutely love this carrier though. I carry him around the grocery store and such but we worked up to that. I think my back would kill me otherwise, even though it does distribute weight evenly.
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I actually bought this specifically for hot and humid weather (Florida and Arizona) and I love it! I had another carrier that was fine, but this one is so much better in the heat. I don't have big sweat marks when I take it off, and neither does the baby. In my other one, I did.
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This ting is great, Was. DC area has mid 90's heat with high humidity - blows air hard with rotary dial controller - cools you off fast ! Strong recommend this for anyone driving in heat. R/Brad MacKenzie, Wash.DC Metro
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I wear mine for kayaking and getting in the water with temperatures in the low 40's. I live in VA. I love the suit, just takes time to break it in with the right fit. You might be able got with a 3mm and 2mm sleeves. For the price I could not beat it.I hope this helped.
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I have the spring version of the RXT and we live in Utah where it gets over 100* but it's dry heat. My LO is 3 mo old and so far she hasn't gotten too hot, however I am not sure our material is the same. My friend has the red ones and she bought this nifty air hose ar babies r us that connects to your vent to give a little more air directly on her girls. My lo does get a little warm, but not nearly as warm as she did in the graco snugride 35. She would sweat really bad if she got upset. There is a page on Facebook that you can get this question answered plus many more. There are over 23k members and these ladies that run the site are professional car seat techs and know so much about every seat on the market. They can let you know how well a certain seat will work if you have one in mind, also they will give you recommendations if you tell them the car u have, the height/weight of the child and what percentile they are in and budget. With that info they can give you recommendations for the best seat that will last you. Also anything you would want to know about the radian, including pics and personal stories. Its called "Car seats for the Littles" there are two pages, its the one with the most members. They also have a list if people all over the country, including FL that will help and or ck your installation of the seat and its free. I never knew there was so much to know about carseat safety! Sorry for the long answer. . Hopefully I helped some. :)