Kelty TC 3.0 Transit Child Carrier

by Kelty

Product Features

• Features a five-point, adjustable child's harness and sliding backpanel torso-length adjustment
• Sun/rain hood to keep your child protected from the elements
• Changing pad, Sun hood are included
• 40-pound weight limit
• Lightweight internal aluminum frame

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Comfortable, sleek, and easy to use, the Kelty TC 3.0 transit child carrier is an ideal accessory for parents on the move. The TC 3.0 is a great fit for kids, with an adjustable child's harness, sun/rain hood, and a sliding waistbelt torso-length adjustment. The carrier is comfortable for you, too, thanks to its lightweight alumininum frame and also includes handy features like a changing pad.

Specifications

• Five-point, adjustable child's harness
• Sun hood
• Changing pad
• Padded, adjustable-height child's seat
• Toy loops
• Carry/lift handles
• 40-pound weight limit
• Foot stabilizer for safe loading
• Lightweight internal aluminum frame
• Mesh water-bottle pockets
• Organizer pocket
• Laminated, curved, and padded shoulder straps

About Kelty
Kelty has been building affordable, reliable outdoor gear since 1952, helping everyone--from the first-time camper to the experienced mountaineer--embrace the outdoor experience with confidence. Dick Kelty launched the company after years of making backpacks in his home or garage for friends, hand forming and welding each of the frames while his wife sewed the pack bags. The original Kelty packs included aircraft-aluminum contoured frames, padded shoulder straps, waist belts, clevis-pin attachments, nylon pack cloth, zippered pockets, and hold-open frames. Dick Kelty quit his carpentry business in 1956 to focus full time on Kelty Packs, and turned an old Glendale, California, barbershop into his first retail store and factory. In the ensuring years, Kelty expanded its product line to include daypacks, luggage, waterproof clothing, child carriers, jogging strollers, and more.

Product Description

A fully-loaded transit carrier ideal for travel to and from your destination, in and around town, and light hikes.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 21 x 12 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001M0NRPM
• Item model number: TC 3.0
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,546 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #36 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Camping Backpacks

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! Baby (and Daddy) loves it!, March 17, 2008

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Sandflea3 "those stuff" (Seattle) - See all my reviews

I bought a baby bjorn for my husband while I was still pregnant with our first child, thinking that it would be cute to see him walking around with a little baby in front. Well, that never worked out since he's a tall and big guy and the bjorn, even adjusted to the largest size, just didn't feel right and my husband just never warmed to the idea of carrying around the baby like a kangaroo. I ended up using the bjorn exclusively and loved it.

This backpack, to my surprise, was requested by my husband when our daughter was 7 months old. He was on an airplane when he saw another father carrying his baby "in a backpack, but it looked like the baby was carrying the backpack." That's how we came to this Kelty backpack.

We love it. Our daughter is all smiles and laughter when he buckles her in and puts it on, I think because she loves the high perch. She probably feels like a big girl, being able to look down at everyone and everything. My husband likes the backpack because it's comfortable and, I guess, seems manly.

It did take a lot of adjusting to get our daughter strapped in correctly; lots of putting her in and taking her out to get it just right, but it was worth it. My husband did read through the instructions in order to understand all the functions and make sure he was using them correctly (and he doesn't usually do that).

Our daughter is now 9 months old and 20 lbs and 30 inches long. She fits in it well and I think we will be able to use it with her for awhile longer. The backpack itself seems sturdy and is roomy. The sunshade comes in really handy and is easy to put on. We've not taken it in her for long hikes yet, only walks around the parks and mall (after all, we live in the desert now) but are looking forward to using it back home in the Pacific Northwest.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top quality and a life saver in airports., July 13, 2010

By 

laura - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kelty TC 3.0 Transit Child Carrier (Sports)

I used this product for almost two years with my first boy and I can't wait to use it when my new little one arrives. This was fantastic because unlike many of the products that are similar made by baby companies, kelty is a long standing hiking, backpacking and camping company. That means they have taken all of the weight distribution methods used in their backpacking products, so my 30 lb one year old was easy for me to carry at 5'2" and we just adjust the lumbar support to fit my husband at 5'10". The lumbar support works just like a high end back pack or ruck sack that distributes the weight of your pack and baby to your hips, not your lower back or shoulders, making it a comfortable ride for all. Even my dad with his sciatica said his back was fine carrying my son around in this when he tested it. The padding and sun protection for baby is great, especially when heading to the park or the zoo. My son loved riding on mommy or daddy and I loved that I didn't need a separate diaper bag. Where this product was truly worth every penny was in the airports. My husband and I are both active duty and we do allot of traveling, frequently alone with baby. This made getting on and off a plane with a wiggly, unstable 1-2 year old easy because they just ride on your back through the airport or more importantly as your are boarding the plane once you are forced to check your stroller at the gate. You are hands free and able to carry that juice cup, bottle of water and car seat or baby essentials while kiddo is riding happy on your back. The best part is there is plenty of room for all your baby gear and a change of clothes for you and baby in case you get stranded somewhere WITHOUT NEEDING A SEPARATE DIAPER BAG OR CARRY ON. This is hands down one of the best baby products I have ever bought. If you're not sure you will ever use it outdoors, just go with the 2.0, same product just no rain or sun shades. The fact that the outer backpack can separate while baby is still riding on your back is also a huge plus, so you don't always need the whole backpack to come off. The only minor complaint is the diaper changing pad that comes with it is tiny, so you may want to grab some disposable ones to take with you, but I just took the one that came with my normal diaper bag. Hope this helps!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for light to medium hikes or city walks, January 31, 2010

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CY "Boxi" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kelty TC 3.0 Transit Child Carrier (Sports)

My wife and I are hiking enthusiasts and we've bought this item after reviewing a lot of similar products in the web. We have not a single moment disappointed. In fact, we have been asked multiple times where we can find this bag that can contain our son so happily!

Pros:
My son has been travelling in it since he can sit up at 3 months. We have been to hiking, groceries, city walks and even short bike rides (although strongly discouraged by Kelty). The adjustment with the torso and child seat is a must if you are really serious about using a child carrier (which is not a/v in the TC 1.x versions). It fits my son very securely and so comfortably he is always happy to be straped inside it. When I expect my son would get tired in long walks I would put him in a lower seat level so when he falls asleep his head won't be left with much dangling.

I have no regrets getting his 2008 model although the new 2010 TC3.0 model is out already. The new 2010 model with its foot piece may help in loading the child when an extra hand is needed for a small child without much control of his legs. But my son (and me) now gets so much used to the bag they seldom get caught. The big plus with this 2008 model is the satellite pack, with an extra 300 cubic inches of volume to its 2010 counterpart. This space really make the difference when you're expecting a lunch outdoors. What's more, the satellite pack serves as the child's own pack so whenever he wishes to walk by himself, I'd make him share the responsibility of carrying his own diaper load. No wonder this $30 cheaper 2008 model is going fast!

Cons:
My only negative comment is the cord holding the child mirror can get caught quite easily. I had the mirror slipped out a few times in the first week of use and eventually I broke my mirror while hurrying to get my child down for a diaper change. So I'll recommend tie a superdouper secure knot to prevent it from slipping free, or better still, use a elastic sling instead of the provided cord so the mirror doesn't easily get caught while mounting your child up and down.

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