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Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier

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The Osprey Poco Plus child carrier incorporates cutting-edge pack design to create a kid hauler you can count on for comfort, durability and user-friendly features.

For the adult, Poco Plus features a ventilated, tensioned mesh back panel, effortless torso adjustment and a wide range of adjustability for the plushly padded hipbelt
Your child will enjoy the ride in a soft, ventilated and height-adjustable cockpit; padded, secure shoulder straps feature buckles that attach out of the child's reach
Child's cockpit is surrounded by padded framing and features adjustable stirrups for a comfortable ride
Drool pad is machine-washable and easy to remove
Hydration sleeve behind the back panel holds a reservoir of your choice (reservoir sold separately)
Plenty of pockets and a spacious storage compartment make it a simple endeavor to pack and organize snacks, drinks, clothes and other essentials
Strong, powder-coated aluminum frame with injection molded hinges stands upright on the ground and folds easily for storage or travel
The Osprey Poco Plus child carrier features an innovative, built-in sunshade that quickly folds flat to stow away in a zippered pocket when not in use

Requirements for your child:

Your child must be capable of holding his or her head upright and sitting up without assistance. Usually a child older than 6 months is able to do this. It is a good idea to ask your pediatrician if your child is ready to ride in a child carrier.

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Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier Customer Reviews

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Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier

4.8

(based on 24 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (23)
Strong construction (23)
Easy use (22)
Lightweight (18)
Stylish (9)

Cons

Best Uses

Toddler (15)
Travel (15)
Infants (13)
Out & about (13)
Daily use (8)

- Reviewer Profile:
- First time parent (17), Parent of two or more children (4)

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May

2013

5.0

Typical Osprey Product

By Velocity120

from Alabama

About Me Parent of Two or More Children

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Use
Fully Adjustable
Lightweight
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Toddlers
Travel

Comments about Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier:

Well thought out product. Lightweight enough, fully adjustable and stable. I guess for a longer hike the child should be a little older but our 4 1/2 month old girl loves to be in it on real short walks and around the house. Ultra padded and of course the Osprey guarantee is the best. (Not that this product will probably ever wear out like some that would most assuredly get more use). Overall very happy with the purchase. Taking it on vacation this summer.

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Apr

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Baby Carrier

By binary paladin

from Las Vegas, Nevada

About Me First Time Parent

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Use
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Infants
Toddlers
Travel

Comments about Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier:

My daughter just turned 1 and we bought this in preparation for a camping trip to Zion National Park. It's a great, great baby carrier. The sun shade is awesome, the unit is sturdy and with an additional daypack can carry a lot. I even put my hydration bladder inside.

There's almost nothing I don't like about this product.

A couple notes:

1. The cell phone pocket on the front isn't going to hold a large smart phone. Keep that in mind. A Nexus 4 doesn't fit and something like an HTC One won't either.

2. The side belt pockets aren't terribly convenient to get to. They're okay, but not great.

3. I strongly suggest getting this model over the Premium. The only differences are that the Premium comes with a build on day pack and a changing pad. You're better off getting something like an Osprey DayLite pack which will connect to this carrier and will be useful when not using the child carrier.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Works very well

By Ork3st

from Cypress, CA

About Me First Time Parent

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Use
Lightweight
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Out & About
Toddlers
Travel

Comments about Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier:

We purchased this so when we go to yosemite we can take the little one along. We wanted her to get used to it so we first started going on walks and instead of the stroller we would use this. Its a good construction and is easy to get the kid in and out of. the back pockets work well. We also use it when we go to Disneyland it sounds weird but its way better than a stroller. it makes walking around nicer. I would recommend this to everybody.

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Mar

2013

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

So happy we found Osprey!

By MeganMom

from Denver, CO

About Me First Time Parent

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Pros

Awesome Sunshade
Comfortable
Easy Use
Lightweight
Strong Construction
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Hiking
Infants
Snowshoeing
Travel
Walking

Comments about Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier:

I researched every baby carrier out there :) I actually never came across the Osprey until we went to REI to try on the Deuters. We are so happy we found Osprey. The middle of the line bag (Poco plus) gives you just as many features as all of the other brands top of the line carriers (I.e. sunshade, padding, storage). There is a great storage space for the sunshade and it covers the baby so well! There is a big compartment for storage and a few little pockets. It seemed like the only difference between the poco plus an the premium was a detachable day pack...which we didn't not need for $60 extra. I think you can even attach your own day pack to the poco plus. My husband fell while snowshoeing and the baby was snug as a bug. I'm not sure i would recommend for babies much younger than 4 months, but it worked beautifully for our 8 month old. No regrets! I can't wait to use it a million more times!

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Mar

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Carrier!

By Dive Doctor

from San Antonio, TX

About Me First Time Parent

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Use
Lightweight
Strong Construction
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Toddlers
Travel

Comments about Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier:

We use this carrier often on long walks, hikes and even bouldering. We worried that our 8 month old, chunky son would find the narrow seat uncomfortable, but he preferred it over the Deuters. It is lightweight and easy to use once you figure it out. The sunshade on the poco plus is a great feature, we love how easily it slides into place and then tucks back in. The bottom compartment is a great size and in combination with the other pockets holds everything we could need for a day hike. It took some getting used to, but our son loves riding in it now, especially since he sits so high up on my back. The only problem is that my wife finds it slightly uncomfortable because the straps are stiff.

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Feb

2013

5.0

a most useful piece of "baby gear"

By HHstitches

from just south of the Adirondack Park

About Me Grandparent

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Use
Lightweight
Many uses
Strong Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Grocery shopping
Infants
Neighborhood Walks
Out & About
Toddlers

Comments about Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier:

Bought this for my granddaughter when she was about 3 1/2 months old but had good head control. Wrap style carriers and other soft carriers just were no longer comfortable for her or the person carrying her. It is VERY adjustable for the baby and for the parent. Lydia usually falls asleep in it!

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Feb

2013

5.0

Very sweet carrier! A must have!

By chuckpaint

from Boca Raton, Florida

About Me First Time Parent

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Use
Lightweight
Most Durable Baby Carrier
Strong Construction
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Infants
Toddlers

Comments about Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier:

Loved this backpack and my daughter does as well. I have an injured back and carrying the baby on all day events can be very challenging. This pack distributes the babies weight evenly across my body like a hiking pack. Plus there are lots of pockets and a storage pouch big enough to fit all the items in her diaper bag.

Osprey = Quality, i have learned, and this purchase was a huge success!

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Dec

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Child Carrier

By Jared Veenstra

from Tabernash, CO

About Me First Time Parent

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day hiking
Infants
Toddlers

Comments about Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier:

I chose the Poco child carrier because I already have an Osprey pack that I used for hiking and camping which I am very pleased with. I wanted to buy a child carrier from a company that had experience with pack construction with leaves only a few companies which Osprey is one of. I have found every feature to be well thought and perfectly executed. The fit is just as comfortable as their hiking packs and very adjustable (I am 6'4" 230lbs and I have been able to get it to fit just right). The space underneath is enough for a day's worth of supplies. I also got the rain cover and it fits great and packs down small.

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Take those little ones anywhere

By Aaron Hobson

from Las Cruces, NM

About Me Parent of Two or More Children

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Use
Strong Construction

Cons

Expensive
Heavy

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Toddlers

Comments about Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier:

We had an old kid carrier that I have been getting by with for about a year. It is very minimalist and light, and while it worked pretty well, it was not that comfortable for longer hikes, nor did it have the capacity for carrying stuff that I needed to bring along. So when the REI dividend showed up, I grabbed the chance to upgrade.

This kid carrier is great. We use it every weekend for day-hikes. It's super comfy and really easy to adjust, which is great for when I switch off carrying with the wife. I especially like the sunshade, an essential item for southwest deserts. But most of all, my kids like it. My son who I am trying to get on his own two feet more, actually comes up with whatever excuse he can to get back in it. I'll admit, I'm pushing the load rating on this pack a bit when I get him back in it, but it still carries well (but I'm wiped after a few miles).

Overall just a super well designed pack. The only negative is that it is fairly bulky (when stowing in the car with a bunch of other gear) and it is fairly heavy owing to all the features loaded onto it. The price was also pretty steep, but I for one will state that it is well worth it. If you hike with the kids with any regularity, having a good pack is paramount. Get one like this.

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Aug

2012

(6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Great carrier overall, but flawed

By mhungry

from Federal Way, WA

About Me First Time Parent

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Pros

Easy Use
Lightweight
Strong Construction

Cons

Not Enough Pockets
Poor cargo design
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Comments about Osprey Poco Plus Child Carrier:

There are a lot of positives about thsi pack that others have touched on. I'm going to focus on the downsides I found.

I owned this carrier less than 24 hours, mostly due to one fatal flaw. The curved frame wraps around your back, and is very snug. I found that the feet nubs were digging into my upper rear end as I walked. The pack was properly adjusted, and I only had a 15lb kid in the pack during my around-the-block test. I can still feel the light bruises hours after the 1/2 mile walk. Unfortunately there is no adjustment for the belt distance from frame bottom to belt bottom.

Overall the carrier is well built, with some very good ideas. That said, there are some design choices that make it difficult to use.

1- On the plus model, the upper pack is spacious, but only one narrow side zipper is provided to access this storage, making it difficult to fill or dig around in.
2- To use the lower storage, you MUST have the kickstand deployed. It makes the pack stick out insanely far behind you near the bottom, which is very odd to get used to.
3- The sunshade is not sleeved into the lower compartment. This means that if you wish to un-deploy the shade, and your lower compartment is filled with stuff, you may have to monkey around in it to get the shade down all the way.
4- The zippers on the waist pouches are small and difficult to pull. The pouches end up very far back on your hips, and can be difficult to reach.
5- The pack has LOTS of pockets for storage, but most are open and unsecured. A few is useful, but I have trouble justifying why so much is left to the open.

Of the carriers at REI, this is certainly one of the better ones despite it's short comings. That said, it's worth a very close look before you buy it to determine if you can handle the issues that come with it.