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The sleek lines and small frame of the TC 3.0 make it the ideal carrier for shipping, traveling or hikding with your little one. It is easy to use and comfortable for parents, thanks to the convenient torso-length adjustment. This pack offers a unique five-point adjustable child's harness for your child's safety and comfort.
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Technical Details
- Five-point, adjustable child's harness. Sliding backpanel toso-length adjustment- Sun/Rain Hood, Child-view Mirror and Changing Pad included
- Zip-off diaper bag with shoulder strap
- 40 Pound weight limit
- Lightweight internal aluminum frame
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By Nine-Mile (San Antonio, Texas)
This carrier works great, though we don't use it as much as we expected. I had hoped that it would fit but my husband and I, but it does not expeand large enough for him. They mirror is great and gets quite a bit of use when we do take our daughter out in the carrier. I wouldn't buy a carrier without one.
By CY (Hong Kong)
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.
By A. Duran (California)
I get questions and smiles everywhere I go with this backpack - it is a real attention getter. We've taken it hiking, to the beach and on short walks. Our 11 month old loves it when he gets in. I'm a little concerned that he gets hot with the thick material padding all around him, but he doesn't seem to overheat.
The cons I can see so far:
1. Sunshade only encourages our baby to crane his neck to the side in order to see what's going on up front. Therefore, very little use to keep him out of the sun, arms tend to go out to the sides as well. A hat or some sort of clamp-on umbrella (will be looking for one soon) would be better.
2. Diaper bag is a little too small to be useful for more than 1 diaper and a small bottle, couple snacks. Not large enough for a full day of activity.
3. Inside bag is large but not enough pockets/compartments to keep extra bottles, etc organized...it's just a big empty space.
4. When child falls asleep there is nowhere for him to rest his head. It's great that it is comfortable enough to sleep in, but the kid's head just goes limp to the side and looks terrible for their neck...if any suggestions for keeping their head propped up, please let me know.
In spite of these cons, I give it four stars for being something that frees up my hands, enables us to go on hikes with our baby and is comfortable enough for him to fall asleep in if he gets tired.
By Twins Mom (TX)
I would definitely buy this again. The kids love love love being carried around. We have used it to transport them through the airport, onto the plane. We've travelled Europe with it and people are always asking where we got it. It's great for when their little legs get tired if you're standing in line and they can just jump up into it. The removable section has been awesome for a mini diaper bag/snacks/camera. When not in used it condenses down into a normal backpack look.
By R. Whitaker (Utah)
When we first got this carrier my baby girl weighed 20 pounds. She is now 30 pounds, and still fits great, though it does get a bit heavy after a few miles!
But that's the good news-- after a few miles it's still just as comfortable as the first mile. Very well designed.
The reason I did not rate it a "5" is for two reasons: The sun shade is plain awkward to use, as you can either have it on or off-- there's no way to just let it hang there, ready to put up. A better design would involve some way to fold it back.
The second reason is the cargo space just isn't adequate for anything but a day hike. We went backpacking, just an overnighter, and had trouble fitting everything we needed in this pack and one other full-sized pack.
The reason I rated it a "4" instead of a "3" is because my daughter loves to sit in it! As soon as she sees it she insists on a ride, if only just around the house. I've mowed the lawn several times with my daughter on my back and it works great. She has even fallen asleep in it, it is so comfy.
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