Backpack recommendations for Hiking with little ones

[Johnnybobcat]

I’d love to hear what other Rok Sliders have used when taking their little ones hiking with them.. I’ve seen countless chest carriers and backpacks. My son is turning a year old this spring, I’d love to take him along on some hikes. Appreciate any feedback!

 

[MTTJ]

Kelty has a good backpack option here. Worked well for some friends over the last couple years.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Have two of them, I own a kelty and a deuter, I actually prefer the deuter for how you get the kid in and out ( from the side vs. top) the kelty is okay but the deuter has an edge on it. They are decently Cush. Most of them don’t have a ton of storage they are generally pretty comfortable and I wear my kiddo to the bow range pretty often, definitely adds a little added challenge

 

[InkedElkSlayer]

We packed both of our boys many, many miles. Kelty is going to be mentioned and it’s the most popular. We preferred the Deuter 10:1 over the Kelty. They are lighter, better frame/suspension, easier to load/unload the kid, etc.
I passed both our Deuters on to a friend otherwise I’d cut you a hell of a deal.

 

[diamond10x]

We have an Osprey Poco Plus. My wife and I tried on multiple different brands and models and that was the one we liked most. We love it, as it allows us to comfortably carry our little boy and gear to do things we wouldn't otherwise deal with the hassle of bringing an infant/toddler.

 

[jolemons]

I have ran an Osprey Poco Plus exclusively for many miles hiking and shed hunting. I found the hip belt to be uncomfortable, and the bladder hanging area between the frame and bag is very hard to get a bladder into. Storage is sufficient for some light layers and lunch. If I had to do it again, I'd look elsewhere before committing to Osprey again.

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[Team4LongGun]

Where are you located? We have 2 that our kids have outgrown.

 

[Johnnybobcat]

Where are you located? We have 2 that our kids have outgrown.

I’m near Grand Coulee WA

 

[Schoolhousegrizz]

I used to have the Horn Hunter full curl system. I would strap the little ones in the meat shelf. I will see if I can find a picture.

 

[HoytHntr4]

I use my Kifaru frame and 3 compression straps. Much more comfortable than using the shoulder straps and belt that the carrier comes with

 

[sndmn11]

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I use my Kifaru frame and 3 compression straps. Much more comfortable than using the shoulder straps and belt that the carrier comes with

I bought a deiter on Craigslist and stripped the suspension, then strapped it to my SO frame just the same as this.

Works great.

 

[johnw]

Osprey Poco...really no complaints. We started our oldest in the pack around 9 months and it worked well. Hes out grown it now, but that same pack lasted until he was 4 with a lot of miles. Easy for the kids to sleep in too.

 

[Lowg08]

I have one down here you can have. I carried both of mine countless miles. It even has stirrups and a small pack to carry all you need under the seat. It’s very comfortable. I had to wear it to carry my daughter even mowing the yard.

 

[BAKPAKR]

I hiked miles with my daughter in a Deuter. She would usually fall asleep shortly after a hike started. After she grew out of it, I loaned it to a friend and he said the same thing happened when his son was in it.

 

[Hnthrdr]

I hiked miles with my daughter in a Deuter. She would usually fall asleep shortly after a hike started. After she grew out of it, I loaned it to a friend and he said the same thing happened when his son was in it.

Hoping that works come Sept… hard enough to get a bull coming in, not sure how it will go with a 2 year old on my back haha but we will hike the bow around and have fun I’m sure of that

 

[croben]

The Osprey Poco Plus seemed to have the best carrier and features, but the harness system was terribly uncomfortable. I started using my frame and just attaching the Poco Plus to that and it has been perfect since.

 

[Whitakerpt]

Deuter Kid Comfort works well and is comfortable to wear. Unfortunately, they’re pricey, but worth it for how well they carry. I bought it from either backcountry or MooseJaw then they ran a 20% off sale.

 

[chasewild]

Have used the poco for three years now. The biggest issue is getting their legs through the harness holes/seat. Particularly hard in the winter when we’re touring. That’s my biggest gripe.


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[chasewild]

Have used the poco for three years now. The biggest issue is getting their legs through the harness holes/seat. Particularly hard in the winter when we’re touring. That’s my biggest gripe.


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[mTNhunter86]

Check out the TrailMagik. It's been the best option I found because I can run my normal pack and carry the kid in the front. I never found a designated kid carrier that gave me enough storage.