Evenflo Snugli Cross Country Carrier, Light Brown Nightspots

by Evenflo

Product Features

• Detachable, sun-blocking canopy
• Vertical kickstand
• Body-cooling mesh panels
• Large storage compartment

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00014PL9A
• UPC: 032884134458
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,123 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon Review

This outdoors carrier allows tiny trekkers (up to 40 lbs.) to ride Rocky Mountain high without wearing down Mom or Dad. It aims to keep parents (up to 6’2") cool, comfy, balanced, safe and secure. That’s a tall order, but the included features pull it all off fairly well if used correctly. They include: a 5-point padded harness, 3-position hip belt, adjustable sternum, shoulder and waist straps, "no sweat" mesh back and side panels, reflective "commuter" trim, a removable sun-canopy, rather spacious storage for baby essentials, and more. The carrier is lighter and more convenient than it looks--if a bit skimpy on the padding—because of all the smart straps and belts. Be thankful for them. But, if the load becomes too much to bear parents can simply prop it up vertically with the included kickstand and take a breather. --Diane Beall

Product Description

Evenflo Snugli Cross Country Frame Carrier For the avid hiker and trailblazer, now you can bring your little one along to enjoy the wonders of nature with the Evenflo Snugli Cross Country Frame Carrier. The most important thing for a parent is the safety and comfort of their baby. The 5-point child harness is padded for both. A canopy provides convenient shelter and shade from the elements. The heavily padded seat is made in the cockpit style ensuring your little one will stay in one spot, instead of gradually sinking and sliding. Mesh panels surrounding the carrier will keep the trip cool and cozy. The most important thing for a hiker is weight distribution. The frame carrier is lightweight and compact to start, but when there's a baby back there, you need help. Along with a hip belt, the load balancing straps distribute weight off your shoulders and onto the hips. The wide-padded hip belt is lined with mesh and easily adjusts to fit adults 5 ft to 6 ft 2 in. The adjustable sternum strap and mesh back panel add to your comfort during any trip. With loads of storage room and reflective safety trim, order the Evenflo Snugli Cross Country Frame Carrier today!

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

107 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fot the money!!!!!, August 8, 2004

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Ana Paula "anap0875" (VA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evenflo Snugli Cross Country Carrier, Light Brown Nightspots (Baby Product)

We love our backpack, and so does our 11 month old(24 lbs) son. I did a lot of research before choosing the Cross Country and I am very pleased with the results. We originally wanted a Kelty one, but we are on a budget so I started looking into used ones. I found some good deals on Ebay, but still could not afford the top of the line ones, even being used.
I agree with the other post that there is not enough padding on the carrier for long hikings, but we went hiking for 2 hours he other day and my husband did not complained. He is 6'4'', a little taller than the recommended max of 6'2'' fot he carrier. I love that it comes with a sun shade(just the sun shade for the Kelty is almost 30 bucks), but by far my favorite feature is the HUGE compartment for diapers, sippy cups, bottles, etc. It's really a good size, comparable to a medium diaper bag! I managed to even put the sun shade in there half way through our hiking trip. There is also a mesh pocket on the back, not to mention a little pouch on the left side, great for cell phone, wallet, keys and chap stick!
I do recommend this carrier, is a great value for the money. I have not yet seen the upgraded one(Cross Terrain), but it might have some more padding, so it's worth looking into.

73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Comfortable for Baby and Me, April 29, 2004

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M. Grimm "sheliria" (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Evenflo Snugli Cross Country Carrier, Light Brown Nightspots (Baby Product)

My baby loves this carrier. As soon as you strap it on and head off she is happy and looks around and coos at things. The backpack is designed to be easily adjustable to that the straps that hold her in (the nice PADDED ones at the baby's shoulders) are never too tight or across her face. Some backpacks look like they might be to tight around the babies legs, but my baby is very comfortable in this and has room to move her feet around. It is also easy to adjust so that it fits me comfortably. The best part is the way the weight is not just on your back, but on your hips as well. This makes it so much easier to go on long hikes. It's very sturdy, has a HUGE storage compartment. I like the fact that it is a light brown color which doesn't attrack the heat as much. A nice feature for something you'll want to use on sunny days. This backpack really provides you with a good value for your money. Others might be fancier, but I doubt that the difference makes the price tag worth it. So if you want a nice backpack for your baby and want to stay in a budget this is really the backpack I'd recommend.

54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Comparison between Cross Country and Kelty, May 8, 2006

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Hiking Mom of 2 "Carrie" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Evenflo Snugli Cross Country Carrier, Light Brown Nightspots (Baby Product)

I happen to have both mainstream carriers: kelty and this cross country (or snugli cross country as other websites call it if you are checking for reviews/prices). If you want a quick, compact, light backpack for short trips (ie. grocery store, mall, playground...) and for use with babies and small toddlers, this might be the backpack for you. if you want to do hikes, are tall or short, want to use it with your three year old, then get the kelty, its worth the extra dollars.
a more detailed comparision:
*i'm 5'8" with a long torso and it just barely fits me. it does not fit my 6'2" husband
*the hip belt works but is skimpy, so on long hikes its not taking enough of the weight...so, our 2 year is in the kelty with my husband and our 6 month old is in the snugli with me....kelty is fully adjustable and ours has a quick change ladder to reset between him and me and has better padding on adult straps and a full/standard hip belt
*if you have a squirmy baby, the baby's straps are easier to clip than the kelty but they rest on the baby's shoulders (easy fix - get 2 scraps of fleece and sew around and thru existing shoulder pads and leave a flap to cover clips). kelty straps are lower but have a large padded area protecting the baby
*no removable drool area on this - our kelty has it and is wonderful!
*leg holes adequate size and easy to adjust leg holes/shoulder straps and seat height. same with kelty.
*our [...] does fit in it, but he looks like he's too big for it and its not as comfortable to wear as him in the kelty.
*sun shade is a joke! reason the kelty one is so much is that it helps against sun, wind and rain. this one barely helps with sun. again, if you want this for fair weather or indoor use, then not a problem.
*kelty has great pockets/clips/etc set up for hiking or sightseeing, this one has one big pocket (good) and flimsy mesh and hip pockets (not so good)
*kickstand is compact,light and works for in/out but not as sturdy as kelty and you can't leave the kid in there when you take a break. kickstand also needs to be manually opened before putting the pack down (its hard to reach when its on unless you have long arms, but can be opened while you hold the pack on your thigh - if you are used to handling a regular backpack.

overall, I like the pack: my baby is comfortable and secure in it. For long walks/trips, longevity (use with toddlers) and comfort, i prefer the kelty even with the added expense. I do keep the snugli in the car since its compact and use that frequently and its wonderful for keeping my hands free (to handle my [...] or to shop or both...).