I've been trying to figure out what to get for hiking and walking the dogs. Is it easy to adjust the ergo? Also I have back issues; do you think it balances the weight evenly?
I still haven't figured an easy way to clip the top clip on your back. I think maybe I am doing it backwards and I need to put it on first with the top clasp closed and then slip LO up and through the front before clipping the waist clip? I always need H's help with the upper clip on my back! I have a hard time getting it off too. Other than that, I LOVE my Ergo!
Yes, it distributes the weight evenly. I have used it a lot for walking the dogs and hikes. I have worn her front and back and the ergo works for both me and my DH even though there is a big size difference.
Re: S/O ergo ?
The only issue I would see is that K gets hot in the Ergo sometimes, so a hike (unless the weather is cool) might be hot.
I won a Kokopax carrier (This) and it is great for hiking and offers better back support. However, it is pricey.
I love my Ergo so so much, but I would definitely use the Kokopax for hiking.