ClevrPlus Cross Country Baby Backpack Carrier, Red, Toddler Hiking Backpack with Comfortable Seat, Adjustable Straps & Belt, Foldable Frame Lightweight Large Capacity Child Carrier for Outdoor

Our son loves it. He just relaxes and enjoys the ride. Plus it actually makes my back feel better when I wear it.

We still have this in the closet even though our kid is way too big and will never fit in it. We bought this for hikes and it kept the kiddo safe and secure. We were able to also have space to add blankets when it got cold and there's a rain covering to keep your kid dry. The way the belt and straps are, it helps distribute the weight light a regular backpack would and therefore you can bring your child with you on hikes without needing to find a babysitter.

Great quality and more comfortable than the Osprey carrier ($$$) I tried. Definitely recommend!

We bought this last minute to carry our three year old daughter on a family camping/hiking vacation. (For reference, I am a 5'3", 115lbs, BF is 5'10", 165 lbs, daughter is 30lbs.) We are not serious backpackers, but BF and I are in good shape and are relatively active so we did some pretty long hikes on difficult terrain. This pack got the job done, but has some limitations.Pros: Daughter was completely comfortable for entire trip. Did not complain of pain or discomfort as she sometimes does in her car seat, and utilized the foot stirrups to stretch her legs often. There was a pretty good amount of storage in the pocket under the child seat, such as for extra diapers and wipes in a young child, or a jacket for an older child. Materials used on the carrier such as nylon, buckles, etc. seemed to be good quality and we had zero issues figuring out how to adjust everything to fit our daughter and for switching the carrying duties back and forth.Cons: BF and I both felt a lot of pressure and pain across our mid-backs within the first couple of hours of use. We immediately noticed pain was decreased when we had daughter cinched tightly against our backs, which makes sense, but it seemed unfortunate she had to be pulled in so tightly as it restricted her movement and visibility quite a bit. We both felt weight distribution across our upper and mid backs/shoulders was very poor and after the second day we had quite a bit of sharp pains immediately upon putting it on. Specifically, my issue was the harness could not be adjusted down small enough for my frame. The waist belt (even when the foam waist strap was overlapped on itself) could not get tight enough to support my daughter on my hips. Therefore, I was wearing her entirely like a backpack. Despite being much taller and having the waist belt sit on his hips, my BF complained of the same issue and said the weight was almost solely centered on his shoulders. In total, we would each wear her about an hour and then switch off for three consecutive afternoons/early evenings. We used the pack to hike Notch Trail in Badlands National Park, which has a steep ladder to climb and had no problems hauling her up and down in this carrier. Both BF and I were dripping in sweat on our backs where the carrier touched our bodies but it was insanely hot, to be fair.Take-aways for us: I was a baby-wearer with both my kids, and this reminded me of how easy it was to just motor along at my own pace, not worrying if the kids were dallying behind or getting into trouble as well as not having the hassle of maneuvering around a giant stroller. For this reason I am now wishing I had spent a little more money and gotten a more expensive, highly-rated carrier as I can see a lot of situations coming up in the future where I will be tempted to use this thing. For example, as I sit here I am contemplating taking my daughter on a trip to the state fair and am feeling a little concerned I won't be able to lug her around in this thing for an entire day without calling it early due to back pain. Despite the discomfort mentioned above we were able to muster through on our trip. For the price of this carrier compared to others, it also got the job done without breaking the bank but petite women or men who are shorter may have a difficult time perfecting the fit of this carrier. We both agreed we were glad to have had this for the trip, but if you have a younger tot and anticipate getting a few years' use out of it, you will probably be happy you spent a little more money on a higher end option.

To say that my precious 14 month old is difficult to please is an understatement. He doesn’t like riding in the car but he doesn’t want to stay home; he’s independent, but he wants you there to watch him fall to his death; he pushes you away and then wonders with an ear piercing screech why you’re not following him; he wants to be outside, but not in any of the ways you deem safe. Very little has ever been good enough for him, and then came our ClevrPlus Backpack.I. Love. This. Thing. But more importantly, my difficult to please tiny boss loves this thing.We were having a terrible morning while out camping. He didn’t sleep well the night before and he was just being a terror. I finally dropped everything and said, “that’s it, let’s go.” I put him in the backpack and off we went. His screeches calmed to gentle giggles and coos as we explored the pines beyond our campsite. Within 45 minutes he was asleep on my back. We continued on for another hour or so and he just snoozed away. This child does NOT sleep anywhere but his bed and only under the most precise conditions. This backpack was comfortable for him and for me.Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, on this backpack is adjustable ensuring the perfect fit for you and your hard to please tiny boss. I especially love the stirrups that give his legs extra support and my back a break from him kicking me. The sunshade provides ample coverage from the sun and he still had plenty of room to look around. The hip belt did an incredible job of holding the weight of the backpack without uncomfortably squeezing my hips. The shoulder straps only pulled on the fronts of my shoulders a tiny bit, it did not hang on the tops of my shoulders which often leads to pinched nerves and swollen hands for me.I really can’t say enough good things about this backpack. It’s a total game changer for me. The ONLY downside I can think of is that I can’t reach the water bottle holders myself unless I take the backpack off. But since I rarely do this kind of strenuous hiking by myself, I can hardly find the desire to care. 10/10 would recommend.