Way to go Eugene! Start 'em young! Their enthusiasm and your guidance will help them develop good lifelong skills.

My son loves carrying his own kit. He started with a Eureka Joe Dawg pack when he was about 3. We started with just his Teddy, a little snack and a juice box, and added things as he got bigger. An extra pair of mittens and a flashlight, then some extra clothes, etc. He's 8 now and carries a pretty comprehensive kit. (Teddy still comes sometimes too. He's got his own backpack too!)

One tip is to always make sure you have room in your pack for their pack. When they're young, it's important that we ease them into it, as their enthusiasm dictates. If the fun comes out of it because their packs are too heavy, they may lose their enjoyment altogether.

Keep posting pics - I love them!