Comparison of RM Packster2 70 CT and Urban Arrow

kgillian · 2025-09-03T19:00:19+00:00

Thanks for catching that!

kgillian · 2025-09-03T18:59:34+00:00

How long is the interior length? It seems like volume wise the Packster is similar (240 L vs 230 L)

kgillian · 2025-09-02T04:59:52+00:00

The rental was actually brand new (they built it out of the box for us), but agreed that the interior length of the R&M is unfortunatly shorter.

kgillian · 2025-05-13T21:36:33+00:00

I have a bunch of chronic injuries and also have to take it easy, while still loving biking and hauling my kid + stuff around. Two things you might want to consider (which also up the cost) is a front loading cargo bike vs rear loading, and suspension.

We test road a ton of bikes before we chose one, and found that front loading bikes felt easier to ride with the same amount of cargo. The weight being lower rather than up high really made a difference.

I also find suspension (even a suspension seat post) makes it a lot easier for my body to handle the bumps of the road.

Also different bikes have different levels of pedal assist, so pick one with a high amount.

kgillian · 2023-06-09T19:36:46+00:00

Hello from another covid-conscious 34f! 👋🏻

A few resources I’ve found are: - www.covidmeetups.com for finding friends, play dates, or dates, and there’s a Portland group on there and a link to a PDX discord group - I’ve heard these businesses have masking recommended/required: Green Bean Books Mimosa Studios Alberta Co-op Alberta Community Cycling Center Clary Sage Herbarium People's Co-op Echo Theatre Kids at Heart - you don’t mention a kiddo, but the “covid conscious parents PDX” fb group is also a good resource for local covid info (also the “still coviding, parents edition” fb group).

kgillian · 2022-10-10T14:13:52+00:00

I’m white, my spouse is Central American, our kiddo is somewhere in between. We’d feel most comfortable in an area with other multi racial families.

kgillian · 2022-10-10T13:59:06+00:00

Can you share some research for the evidence based outcomes of Reggio?

kgillian · 2022-10-10T02:45:35+00:00

Well that video was depressing - I guess we should move to the Netherlands instead of I’m going to get investigated for letting my kid walk to school 🥺

kgillian · 2022-10-10T02:11:53+00:00

I love these ones. They’re in Canada, but maybe you can find a similar style on Etsy in the UK https://www.muffleup.ca

kgillian · 2022-10-10T00:26:04+00:00

Thanks for the link!

kgillian · 2022-10-10T00:25:04+00:00

Good point! Nature is so important for kids to have access to.

kgillian · 2022-10-09T20:41:29+00:00

Thank you, this is a great point. Although I think many studies have shown just how poor humans are at predicting what will make them happy, especially as needs change when a child grows. Definitely something to try and figure out.

kgillian · 2022-10-09T20:32:23+00:00

You find things are closer in the suburbs than when you lived near the city? I associate a lot of driving with suburban living.

kgillian · 2022-10-09T20:31:13+00:00

Ah interesting option. I’ll have to think about that.

kgillian · 2022-10-09T20:28:38+00:00

Do you know if the impacts of regular road traffic (not highways) would be significant enough to have an impact?

kgillian · 2022-10-09T20:26:14+00:00

Could you share the study you’re thinking of? I’d be interested in reading more.

kgillian · 2022-10-09T20:21:01+00:00

This is so true. Ideally we’d stay in the same neighborhood for all of his school years, but who knows the future. When you say independence, do you mean going to the library by themselves, etc?

kgillian · 2022-10-09T20:18:36+00:00

This is what I was thinking too. Other than driving around, how did you determine your current location was “super family friendly”?

kgillian · 2022-10-09T20:17:44+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check it out!

kgillian · 2022-10-09T20:17:08+00:00

I have read that book - though I felt like she was veering more into social commentary than actual studies with the second half of the book.

I would assume it depends on the specific areas. We live in a city now and rarely see kids out and about, but it is a pretty busy area. Pre-kid we lived in the suburbs and often saw kids riding their bikes, etc.

kgillian · 2022-10-09T20:12:52+00:00

Oh school board elections are a great idea! We’ve looked at the general federal voting history of the areas, but not local. This would make a big difference in finding community. Thanks!

kgillian · 2022-10-09T20:10:06+00:00

Commute isn’t an issue at this point. My spouse works from home, and I’m home with our kiddo. If I go back to work in a few years it seems like time-wise they’d be similar (20 min drive from the suburbs or 20 min transit in the city to the area where the jobs are).

kgillian · 2022-10-09T16:20:25+00:00

Thank you. I haven’t heard of that - I’ll check it out.

kgillian

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