REI.com
  • Online: www.REI.com
  • URL for this product:
  • From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
  • Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
  • International — Call 1-253-891-2500
  • Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.

Print This Page Print This Page

Kelty Adventure Child Carrier

Kelty Adventure Child Carrier

Item # 721185
!
This item is currently sold out or unavailable online.

For your reference, this page contains historical product information.

For avid backpackers and hikers, this child carrier is a must-have for year-round family adventures.

  • Auto-retract kickstand is internally spring-loaded (no bungees) for smooth deployment and retraction
  • The five-point harness system is anchored directly to frame and features an easy-to-use central tensioning system similar to car seats
  • Curved, molded foam shoulder straps with load-lifter straps, sternum strap and 3-layer contoured padded hipbelt evenly distribute the load for parents
  • Padded, molded backpanel with single torso adjustment fully supports heavy loads
  • Removable, washable padded cockpit offers a reclining position, allowing child to sit more naturally and comfortably
  • Double-hook seat height adjustment is fast and easy to change
  • Included sun/rain hood protects the little one from the elements and is also a guardian against unruly bushes and branches
  • Removable pack with shoulder straps and an organizer, cell phone pocket and key fob lets you bring along toys and essentials
  • 3M® reflective tape accents for 360-degree increased visibility
  • Made from durable 600-denier ripstop nylon for abrasion- and water-resistance
  • Manufacturer recommends maximum child weight of 40 pounds
  • Comes with cargo bag

Imported.

Item 721185

Kelty Adventure Child Carrier Specs

Specification

Description

GenderUnisex
Frame typeChild carrier
Approximate volume1,500 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric24.5 liters
Average weight8 lbs. 12 oz.
Average weight - metric3.97 kilograms
Dimensions30 x 20 x 16.5 inches
Adjustable torsoYes
Fits torso15 - 22 inches
MaterialNylon
Frame materialAluminum
Number of pockets3 + main compartment
Max. weight (child+gear+pack)50 pounds

Kelty Adventure Child Carrier Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Kelty Adventure Child Carrier
 
4.0

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Strong construction (5)
  • Comfortable (4)
  • Easy use (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Toddler (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • First time parent (4)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

    Sort by

    Displaying reviews 1-5

    Back to top

    Sep

    16

    2007

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Kelty Kids are the best!

    By got mountains?

    from Bay Area, CA

    About Me First Time Parent

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easily Accessible
    • Easy Setup
    • Easy Use
    • Strong Construction

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use
      • Newborn
      • Toddlers

      Comments about Kelty Adventure Child Carrier:

      I've packed up to 70-80 pounds with this thing (kid maxed at about 25-30lbs)!! No joke! Obviously pushing the extremes with it and it held up well! Up Mt. Shasta, Whitney and most everything in between. Summer, Winter, Snow, Rain, Mud... It took a major beating with only minor wear due to extreme use. Go get one and get your kid outside!!!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

      Was this review helpful? Yes / No

       - You may also flag this review

      Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

      Sep

      19

      2007

       
      4.0

      Wonderful Pack

      By mtn peaks

      from Westcliffe, CO

      About Me First Time Parent

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy Use
      • Strong Construction

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Toddlers

        Comments about Kelty Adventure Child Carrier:

        I got this backpack for my husband's birthday. He was so excited to take our little girl "hiking" in the woods. She was 7 months old when we first used it and she was very happy and content in the pack. She fell asleep on th eway back down. It was comfortable for me to carry her (I am 5'1") as well as for my husband to carry her (he is 5'11). Very sturdy and lots of pockets to carry gear. We really love it.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        Was this review helpful? Yes / No

         - You may also flag this review

        Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

        Sep

        12

        2007

         
        4.0

        kids can come with

        By hiking with Ri

        from Durham, NC

        About Me Parent of Two or More Children

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easily Accessible
        • Easy Setup
        • Easy Use
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Daily Use
          • Newborn
          • Toddlers
          • Travel

          Comments about Kelty Adventure Child Carrier:

          carried my 5 month old up Mount Washburn in Yellowstone in this, it performed admirably.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          Was this review helpful? Yes / No

           - You may also flag this review

          Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

          Sep

          12

          2007

           
          4.0

          Great product!

          By belay_on

          from Pocatello, ID

          About Me First Time Parent

          Pros

          • Strong Construction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Infants
            • Toddlers

            Comments about Kelty Adventure Child Carrier:

            We used this backpack A LOT when our kid was younger. We would put him in and go hiking! He loved it. He tolerated 6 hours hikes really well (before he started to walk) so I assume it's comfortable. He would sleep fine in it too.
            He's now 26 months and we still use it every week when we go rockclimbing. He's happy to get a ride on the way in and happy to sleep in it on the way out!
            We use it at least once a week and it still looks like it's new!
            The only downside: it's REALLY HARD to get a toddler in and out if you are by yourself!

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            Was this review helpful? Yes / No

             - You may also flag this review

            Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

            Sep

            12

            2007

             
            4.0

            Worth the price

            By areaman

            from Corona, CA

            About Me First Time Parent

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Toddlers
              • Travel

              Comments about Kelty Adventure Child Carrier:

              My 2-year-old daughter loves this pack. We've used it since she was about 6 months old. She and my wife and I recently took it on a three-day hike-in camping trip to Channel Islands National Park. It does a good job of distributing the weight so you're not carrying it all on your shoulders. It's much more comfortable than a kangaroo-style front carrier, though you wouldn't want to put a brand-new infant in it. If you plan on hiking alone with your child, bear in mind that it can be hard to see what's going on back there, and there's no way to reach the child when you have the pack on. It does come with a mirror for checking on the little one, but a dropped sippy cup or a hat over the eyes can mean having to stop and remove the pack, which gets old fast. A second adult simplifies things immensely and can also be a big help in getting the pack onto your back. The cargo space is roomier than it looks, but the design doesn't include any way to attach additional items, like a sleeping bag. For the camping trip I managed to attach a bag to the back with bungee cords, but there are no built-in attachment points. I recommend buying the optional stirrups.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              Was this review helpful? Yes / No

               - You may also flag this review

              Please let us know what kind of issue this is:

              Displaying reviews 1-5

              Back to top

              How are we doing? Give us feedback on this page.

              • Shopping Cart 
              • |
              •  
              • Buy REI Gift Cards
              • REI Gift Cards
              • Fast, easy and one size fits all.
              • Buy now!
              • Join REI today!
              • REI Membership
              • REI member benefits include an annual refund (typically 10% on eligible purchases).
              • Join REI today!
              • Sign up for REI Gearmail®
              • and get 15% off selected items!
              • Store Locator
              • Locate an REI store near you.