KeltyJourney Perfectfit Child Carrier

It seemed daunting to pick a carrier when there are so many out there but I liked the way the Kelty perfect fit model looked. It was more streamlined and clean looking than others and when I read more about the company and that they specialize in backpacks and hiking gear, etc. I figured it would be a safe bet vs one of the slightly cheaper offerings.We moved close to a long, wooded and unpaved walking trail and I was beating our expensive stroller up exploring it, so this is why I started shopping for carriers. I also wanted to get more of a work out in vs pushing the stroller.We have an 8.5 month old boy and he immediately took to it. We’ve already done a 2 hour hike and he legitimately loves being in it. The seat and stirrups are clearly comfortable to him and he will even nap he’s so comfortable. I did just buy a car seat head support to use with it (basicallly a pad for their forehead attached to an adjustable strap that I hook up to pack) because when they fall asleep in a carrier their heads can flop around but he’s slept ok so far (see pictures).I highly recommend this model for moderate hikes and trips to zoo etc. I would get the one with a water bladder pouch and more pockets if we were doing an actual hiking trip but the perfect fit model is fantastic for city hiking/exploring.

My son is almost 9 months old and he absolutely loves going for walks in this backpack. He is comfortable with the padding and can look/see all around. We’ve taken him for a couple hours and he is so content. It’s comfortable to wear too and easy to get on/off.

Nice and lightweight. The number of straps is intimidating at first and the only direction we received with it were to loosen all straps and then tighten them. But if you have a few quiet minutes, you can figure it out. My baby is one and has enjoyed being in it a little more each time, but didn’t really like it at first. She likes to be held all the time and loves her front carrier, but has outgrown it. I am happy with out purchase, and know we will get good use out of it.

Gifted this to my kids/new grandchild. Looking forward to a ton of hikes as a family. The kids did a ton of research and this was the specific pack they requested

Now don't get me wrong this backpack is very nice materials but the way that it holds the child is way too tall so it throws off the center of gravity so much that I felt like I was going to tip over constantly. Also having a tall toddler in it when he went to go fall asleep his upper body was flailing out of the carrier so much and I saw no way of moving the seated part downward. Might be good for casual walks but for actual hikes this thing is no good.