Pack Rats

I was given two Kelty Child Carriers by my wonderful, generous friend...you guessed it...Ella! They have lived in my basement since the day she gave them to me for several reasons:
1. Although I enjoy the outdoors I am not really a hiker.
2. I sweat easily and my face gets very red when I exercise even a little bit (the same thing happens when I drink wine). It is NOT a good look for me.
3. I have two babies I would need a second person to hike with and since my husband and most of my friends (who don't have children of their own) work during the week my options are limited.

Since Marianne arrived I thought this would be a great opportunity to get the Kelty carriers out and blow the dust of them. Seriously...they are covered in dust from being stored in the basement near the planer and other wood working machines...nothing a Shop Vac can't fix. I got them out this morning to check them out and see how they work. Since they were given to me I don't have the instructions or manuals that came with them and I was unable to find them online, but after a few minutes (and with Marianne's assistance) we figured out what each snap and strap did.

Now we just need a nice day and a place to go hit the trails...any suggestions?