Great Carrier

By sparkelybe1957403 Ranked #415 - Kids' Gear August 15, 2009

I don't have a whole lot of experience with child carriers, but I do have a good amount of time spent backpacking. This carrier feels very similar to my "Cadillac" pack in terms of comfort. Adjusted/sized right, it's extremely comfortable. I am not sure how the 50lbs weight limit would feel, only been up to about 35lbs or so, but at that weight it's a great ride. It is VERY stable on your back, with no lateral sway or vertical bounce, even though it's fairly extended from your back. As such, and it might be the case with all child carriers and that I'm just not very well accustomed yet, but the child is well located on your back - not so high that overhanging branches will thwack them, but because the pack carries so well, it's hard to "feel" where the kid is in relation to you. Not entirely convinced that's a bad thing, but something to be aware of starting out. Also, the little daypack that unzips off of the back is sort of useless as a backpack itself, if you were considering sharing the load with your significant other. Other than that, I have no problems with this carrier at all, just looking for something to point out so that this review isn't all smiles and sunshine, which I find hard to take seriously. Get the FC sun/rain hood, which stows away in the back pocket, and you've got the FC 3.0 (only difference). All around, awesome pack, I highly recommend it

View Details: Kelty FC 2.0 Kid Carrier - 1150cu in

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