Cyberraven,<br><br>I LOL at your post...my kids are 9 & 7 years old, boy/girl, and the 7 yo is a big help to me with all the preps. She likes organizing the bags and knows how to use all the gear except the matches/lighters.<br><br>I always carry 4 gallons of water in the car, but I think I'm going to use a mixture of filled water bottles, empty bladders, and refillable containers in the adult bags. The kids can carry at least a couple of half-liter bottles and some refillable flat containers.<br><br>You mentioned the Aquatainers -- I love those! I cleaned out our Wal-Mart of all they had a few months ago. They're a bit heavy for me to lift, so I put a towel under them and drag them around if necessary.<br><br>Take care, don't let your state's Dept. of Family Services see you with your kids in the cat carrier. :-]]<br><br>Mamabear<br><br>