Customer Reviews

Kelty K.I.D.S. FC 1.0 Frame Child Carrier (Green Apple )

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

First the positive...
I've never backpacked before; but I do carry my 9mos old daughter everywhere I go. The standard back and chest carriers that rest on the shoulders just hurt too much. This framed carrier is great and very comfortable. The back padding to excellent and waist belt can pulled extremely tight and also very comfortable with plenty of padding. I've hiked several trips now carrying my 20lb daughter, camera, 1/2gal water, and snacks (sum = ~30lbs) for appox. 1-2hrs at a time. The pack/carrier stayed in place and secure the entire time. The frame does a good job transferring all that weight to the hips.
The kickstand is great to temporarily relieve the weight. My baby can sleep comfortably while we hike for hours without straining her neck. The under seat space is more than plenty for mom, dad and the babies supplies for a day hike. Very light weight carrier.

Then the criticism...
The buckles are too difficult to tighten and too easy to loosen. But they stay where they put during a trip.
The under seat storage compartment has a partition that is annoying, it just makes it easier to lose small cell phones etc behind the partition flap.

I have been trying to find a carrier that would fit a three year old as my daughter still loves to ride in one, and we enjoy the freedom to go hiking. I have a Sherpani Superlite which I absolutely love except that my daughter would not fit in it anymore at two. The straps are too short, otherwise that one is great. I also tried an older kelty model which would not fit a three year old. The FC 1.0 is not quite as comfortable as the sherpani, but for the reason I stated I would recommend this carrier. It is also very roomy, easy to put a child into and quite comfortable for them.

We got this carrier because we wanted a nice frame carrier but didn't need all the extras of a $300 pack. I'm glad we got this one, it was well worth the $90 sale price and then some!

It adjusts in many ways, both for baby and parent. It fits my husband and I both; I am 5'1" on a good day and he is over 6'. It fits our 18 month old son very well, I'm sure we'll be able to adjust it so he can sit in it for quite awhile. Once I got it adjusted correctly (I missed the waist belt adjustment at first - it moves up and down and there are latches to hold it in place) I barely felt his 27 lbs on my back. And this was the cheapest carrier we could find that can hold up to 50lbs, which means hopefully he won't grow out of it too soon! The storage compartment is not huge, but is more than enough room for a few diapers, wipes, even snacks. The best part is that my son loves riding in it, and keeps trying to get back into it after we get home!

The only negative I've found so far is that I wish the waist belt had a little more padding in the back like some of the more expensive carriers. However, where more padding would be there is mesh instead, so we might actually end up being glad for that as it gets warmer out.

My husband and I both love our Kelty FC 1.0. We use it all the time to go for walks through cities, on the beach, hiking, etc. It is lightweight and comfortable to wear if you adjust it properly. My son (10 months) is also a huge fan. He loves being high up and involved in what is going on. We always get a lot of comments and questions about it, which gives me the impression that these carriers are a best kept secret. I encourage all parents of an infant (I would recommend 6 months or older) or toddler to invest in one of these for your days out. I still use my stroller for shopping, but this is much better for days out with family.

This carrier is perfect. I have a large 2 year old, he is just over 30 pounds and very tall, and he fits perfectly in here. I am by no means an avid hiker, and I carried him for hours with no problems, in fact, when I first put it on with him in it, I had to turn around to make sure he was still in there. It felt like I was carrying an empty backpack! It's fantastic, highly recommended. The orange color is great too!

We purchased this pack prior to our trip to Ireland. We have twin boys and my wife planned to use her sling for one of our boys. I decided to invest in a carrier for the other child.

This is an amazing pack and is much better than some of the other packs we have used. The frame is sturdy and stable when on the ground. The adjustments for the baby were easy to make. The baby was extremely comfortable during the time spent in the pack. The pockets and compartments are very useful for keys, maps, cameras, snacks, etc. We are going to order a second carrier for the other twin :)

We bought 2 of these packs, one for our 14 month old and one for our 3 year old. The pack worked great for both of them. We did some strenuous hikes through Zion National Park in Utah, and the pack was fairly comfortable for the whole time we were there. These were definately worth the money.

I had another brand of carrier before getting this one. This one is very comfortable. I use it with my 6 month old and she absolutely loves being in it. I am very happy with this purchase.
The only complaint that I have is, it should have come with the sun/rain cover, I am going to have to spend another $35 on that, but I knew that when I bought it.

I just received my FC 1.0 carrier today. I was very excited that it was comfortable for my small frame of 5'1" and my 3 yr old son fit well in it. However, I looked for the sun/rain hood which is shown in several pictures and also on the tag of the carrier, but didnt see it. So I looked on the Kelty site and found that the hood is sold separately for $35! I could have bought the FC 3.0 instead for $189 and I would have got the hood all inclusive in it! Its too bad that the specs do not make it clear that the hood is not included and the pictures are misleading.

This is very lightweight. I have a 13 year old and back when she was a baby, this thing was sooooo heavy, that I basically never used it. I was reluctant to get another one this time around, but I went to a store and saw how lightweight it was - I was convinced! I carry my baby around in it, and actually get some housework done! She loves it and never complains when she's in it, even when she's in it for a couple of hours at a time. If it were up to her, she'd be in it all day!
I LOVE this thing!