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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pros/Cons from a 5'5" 130lb mom with a 2 year old, June 30, 2007
First, my now 27 mo old son has loved this pack since he was 7 mos old!
Pros:
(a) price,
(b) lightweight,
(c) sunshade/rainshield is generously sized without getting in the way ... it creates a very effective barrier to winter winds and precipitation
(d) stable when loading your kid,
(e) minimal extra backpack storage, which I think is deadweight,
(f) lots of webbing to clip accessories on or carry a jacket by pushing through a loop,
(g) fits my 6'0" 175lb husband very easily!
Cons:
(a) designed for a longer torso than I have (15.5" back waist to neck) and there's no way to get a snug back fit from shoulder pads to lumbar support,
(b) there is only 1 chest strap position and I'd like it to be 2" higher,
(c) kick stand lock is located on the back leg, approximately 1" below my right shoulder blade (makes it awkward to lock/unlock the kick stand by myself),
(d) the label on the pack says child weight limit is 33lbs while the item is described as going to 40lbs,
(e) there's no place for your kid to put his feet if he's big enough that his legs dangle.
How I use it: when I dont want a stroller - walking the dog, walking about town on errands in the snow (urban living), riding the bus or subway, wearing it on extended playground/zoo visits in case my son gets tired at the end.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
So glad I bought it!, April 2, 2007
I'm a mother of a 21-month-old. I just got a puppy and was having a hard time managing the stroller AND the leash on our walks. This backpack is perfect. It fits me well and my daughter loves it. She asks to stay in it when we're done! I was worried about that because she never liked any of the baby carriers I've tried before when she was younger. You do have to toughen up your shoulders (by taking shorter walks at first) before going on any long hikes, of course. I don't understand the chest problem on one of the other reviews, because the chest strap is adjustable, long, and sits just below the shoulders, avoiding the "busty" area very well. However, it does come out of the box at the shortest setting, so you have to loosen it to fit your frame. The question of being able to "close" the frame with the child in it doesn't seem to be an issue on mine. The stand part folds up easily under the child once the child is on your back. You do need long enough arms to grab it behind you, though. It makes no difference to you or the child if you leave the frame in the open position during your walk, but if you're in tight quarters, you'll want to close it. I did make the mistake of trying to put Aeryn's (my daughter's) feet behind me in the frame at first, which made her knees rest uncomfortably on the frame. The legs are supposed to go naturally forward toward either side of your waist. (The picture on the box helped me figure that out.) It is for kids from 6 months up to 36 months, and comes with a clear rain shield that easily zips onto the retractable sun shield. The rain shield is also helpful in windy conditions- my daughter thinks it's cool and leans over to fog it with her breath. It's not easy to do with a six-month-old puppy jumping around on you, but I've even managed to get into the straps and stand up from the floor with Aeryn in the pack (I'm reasonably fit, and she's just under 30 pounds). This thing is rugged, comfortable, good-looking, and has "be prepared" features like a cellphone holder and a matching fanny pack (that can be carried on the frame, if you'd rather).
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 11 month old loves it., June 18, 2006
I bought this backpack about a month ago and was unsure how much use I would get out of it. We use it all the time. My son almost always falls asleep in it he is so comfortable. It doesn't bother my back or shoulders at all. There is a pouch on the backpack but it isn't too big, not that it has caused us a problem.
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