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Searching for ideas for the outdoorsy folks on your Christmas list? Salt Lake Tribune staffers who contribute to the Hiking Utah and Fishing Utah blogs have come up with some possibilities.  The entire list ran in the Recreation section in Thursday's Sports section.  Poco child carrier from Osprey Among child carriers for the trail, Osprey's Poco is hard to beat. The shoulder straps are easily adjustable in front and in back, allowing optimal fit - I'm 5'3" while my husband is 6'4" and we can resize the pack for either of us within seconds. The child seat and harness also are adjustable for height, girth and balance for both the child and the hiker. Stirrups provide foot and leg support for the child. The frame is designed with a vented panel to prevent back sweat and chafing. It's pretty lightweight, and makes better use of storage space under the child seat than do other carriers I've seen. The only weakness is that I couldn't find a narrow spot to keep baby bottles upright. I usually stuffed diapers next to my bottles in the mesh side pockets to keep them from tipping over and dribbling. Comes in three models - Poco Premium $300, Poco Plus $260 and Poco $200.

— Erin Alberty