I agree with Matthew regarding "backpacking ferrets", however, I have a few hints in the extremely hot weather to help with them and keeping them cool. My three "kids" along with my ex-husband's "two" love it. Be you either camp in tent or trailer, both ways can be accommodated. Trailer life is very easy for them. Get a cage that will fit where you need it (Call "Home Sweet Homes" at (908) 738-9688 and ask for Ron as he builds the BEST cages to YOUR specifications) to fit into that nook or cranny in your trailer. The rest is obvious, they come with litter boxes, removable trays for easy cleaning, etc. Our Fuzz's love them and enjoy the rides along with the camp out trips. Tenting it is another story. Answer, again with Matthew, very good harnesses and leashes ( I personally recommend the type that the "Hagen" company makes, no matter what, they CAN'T wiggle out of them) Also, your backpack is your number ONE essential. Make it their own travel cage. However, be sure that they are kept cool at all times!!! What I do is take a one or two EMPTY liter plastic soda bottle and fill with water and freeze it (or you can get the chiropractic freezable packets that don't get hard and stay cold for many, many hours, they are smaller and you can keep a few cold at your campsite in the cooler and use the ones you need, provided for how many ferrets are "hiking". Next, take a pair of cut-offs from an old pair of Jeans (denim works best) and make a "snooze tube" that will fit the frozen bottle. Slip the Bottle in the bottom of the knapsack and then put another snuggle sack in for the "kids". Another good idea is to sew a few strips (or have your shoemaker do it) into the backpack walls with leash clips only attached to these strips so that they can slide. Keep the harnesses on your guys and attach them with the clips. All backpacks have at least two zippers on each side. Open then a little so when the backpack is on your back your friends can stick their heads out and watch. Lock the zipper where you want it and you're off!!! Tenting it does require leashes, a place the anchor the leashes, something that can act as a litter pan, water and of course food. The backpacks are good too because of their many "pockets". In these pockets you can put extra food in tupperware or the likes, goodies, your plastic bottle of minatone, extra leashes, nail clippers, extra water for hiking in a plastic jar, and whatever else your friends might need on their trip. Hope this was helpful. Happy camping!!! Fran Schreiber Chip, Chachee and Lil' Choochee's Mom Secretary Legion of Superferrets- New Jersey Division Secretary [Posted in FML issue 1266]