Packing Breastfed Babies

I'm going to break the ice by touching on an awkward subject...breastfeeding! I've always breastfed my babies up to 12 months of age. To me, it is the optimum way to feed a baby. All the nutrients needed, at a perfect temperature and accessible whenever necessary...making it especially convenient when packing the little rascals around in the wilderness.
While my husband hiked the South Teton about 5 years ago I was wandering the streets of Jackson Hole, WY, with our, then 8 month old, baby. Having exhausted my allotted spending money in the fun outdoor shops that line the streets, I decided to hike the local ski hill, Snow King. After filling up my water bottle and adding a few snacks from the car, I put my son in our Kelty Kids pack (which I probably will be referring to in many future posts...because it simply ROCKS!) and headed up the mountain. Once I reached the peak there was a man playing bagpipes. So I thought I would take a seat and listen to the music and look over the Jackson Hole valley...while nursing my son! It was an awesome experience that will stick with me forever. I'd like to add that it might be wise for a nursing mom to invest in a compact camp chair. We have a Crazy Creek and it is perfect for clipping on to a backpack with a carabiner and then whipping it open whenever you need a seat to breastfeed. I've used ours on several occasions, on the beach, at the top of a mountain, even just around a campfire. Overall I would recommend breastfeeding for any mother who wants to stay in the outdoor loop.
For those of you who bottle feed I'll pass along a few tips I've seen as well. When my sister-in-law is on the move I've seen her put a measured amount of powdered formula in a bottle. When she needs it she simply adds water from a water bottle and shakes it up. It's more compact than toting around a whole canister of formula and it's nice and neat. I know there are mothers out there who take their babies outside, unfortunately we're in the minority, so leave some comments or other ideas on this subject so that someday we may inspire other mom's to realize...it's really not that hard!