At DadGear we are always looking for great products. Why recreate the carrier, when great ones exist? That's why we carry BABYBJÖRN® Baby Carriers that keep your baby close and secure while you go about your daily activities. BABYBJÖRN® Baby Carriers are easy to put on and take off and is individually adjustable to your child.
We don't get out to hike as much as we would like to but this carrier is quite handy for shopping trips. Our 10 month old loves being up high where she can see things and people. She feels very secure in the carrier. I have no problem getting her in the carrier, secured and on my back. Her shifting her weight looking around takes some getting used to but it's not bad. The carrier itself is very comfortable to wear. I've worn it while we shopped for an hour or so. The wife actually toted our fussy baby around the house while she cleaned the other day. They were both happy and productive. Pack is big enough for the basics - a few diapers, wipes case, bottle, a few toys, snacks, the wife's wallet, a bottle of water and cell phone. We actually always have extra space. Built well, keeps baby happy and is a lot easier to deal with than a stroller. – D - 02/16/2012
Nice backpack, very impressed. Plan on spending about 20min playing with it, adjusting it, seeing what your child looks like in it at different heights. And then make your first outing a short one without much technical terrain. It's a strange feeling having a child up on your back the way this carrier places them. It's ok, just different - takes getting used to. Our daughter seems to love it - it's like getting an adult's view of the world. She even fell asleep in it on our second walk with it so it must be fairly comfortable. No complaints from her anyway. Kickstand is really handy. On a flat surface it holds them up fine (but don't go anywhere - won't take a whole lot of moving before they fall over sideways, and that would be very bad as their head won't be protected much falling left or right). – Cari - 01/30/2012
The item is really high quality. Light weight, nice design, safe and sturdy. very nice ! – SP - 12/14/2011
I bought this so I could take my eleven-month-old grandson with me on my daily one-hour hike. I have been using it daily for a month and am very impressed with it. Some years back (30+) I had a back pack for my children that was serviceable but not nearly as comfortable or as safe as this Kelty product. The frame easily distributes the weight and the straps keep my grandson secure. The most important point, however, is that he loves it. Right after breakfast he goes to the backpack and tries to climb in. Even when he is fussy, riding in the backpack puts him in a good mood. He has not cried once as we walk up hills and through woods. He sits high and can see in all directions. He likes it better than the stroller his parents usually use. I have no qualms in recommending this product. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. – Billy - 09/09/2011
This product is AMAZING. It defies gravity...My 24 pound son rides in it and I can barely tell he's there (except for the hair pulling!) He absolutely loves it and will ride in it as long as we keep moving! The storage space is also great too, just enough room for what we need without lots of extra bulk. I am astonished at how light and comfortable it is- even with a baby in it! – Laurie T. - 07/29/2011
This is a perfect carrier for child and stuff. We love the sun shade. As others stated, the backpack compartment is a big hole, so more dividers would be nice, but that doesn't take away from the great item. We used it in NYC for 4 days and our little one never had a complaint. She did fall asleep in it, and this sometimes made her head look uncomfortable, but she didn't complain. – C. Noland - 07/03/2011
My 11 month old girl and I just back from our first camping trip to Moab. We couldn't have had such a great time without the Kelty carrier. She loves being up high and still very close to me. I loved having hands free and such a light comfortable pack on my back. I was hesitant to buy this being that other reviews mentioned their short wives complained about the shoulder strap always fell down and didn't sit comfy with them since they were so short. Well I'm not even 5ft and it has worked out great. By far one of the best baby purchases. – Erika - 06/22/2011
Wow - thank goodness we listened to all the other parents comments! This purchase was our life saver for our recent trip over seas. Our 18 Month old (22lbs) boy could not have been happier in his Daddy Pack (as he called it). We went on hikes, walked for miles through cities and he just loved it back there. He even found it comfortable enough to take naps in!! Bravo Kelty on a great product!! – YK - 05/16/2011
First off, I love Kelty products--I had a nice Kelty backpack that I used to trek around Africa years ago. This child carrier is no different in terms of quality. It is adjustable, comfortable, and best of all, my 1 year old loves sitting in it. I never have liked strollers, and the baby bjorn was OK, but obviously useful only for smaller kids. This backpack is great and I anticipate using it for some time, at least until my child outgrows it. Definitely recommended. I don't know how much "better" the 2.0 or 3.0 versions are--the only real advantage I can see is that one of them comes with a sunshield, which would be nice to have. I know you can also buy the sunshield separately...or just put a hat on your kid. – Jefe - 05/05/2010
