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Kelty TC 2.0 Transit Child Carrier

Kelty TC 2.0 Transit Child Carrier

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The dual-purpose Kelty TC 2.0 Transit child carrier doubles as a daypack with plenty of room for the little one and your gear.

  • Harness system securely holds your child in the cockpit for comfortable carrying
  • Curved, molded shoulder straps with load-lifter straps, sternum strap and 2-layer contoured padded hipbelt evenly distribute the load for parents
  • Main compartment has room for a layer of clothes, lunch and the rest of the 10 Essentials
  • Torso and seat height can be adjusted to the size of the child
  • Carrier easily converts to a daypack by cinching close the cockpit area
  • Padded back panel has a single stay and an aluminum frame to support load and features an easy torso-adjustment slider to fit nearly any parent
  • Hipbelt has a small zip pocket for a small digital camera, snacks, ID and money
  • Internal pockets and removable front pocket with shoulder straps let you bring along toys and other items

    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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Kelty TC 2.0 Transit Child Carrier Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Hiking
Baby carrier
Child carrier
No
23.8 liters
1,450 cubic inches
40 pounds
Yes
11 - 16 inches
30 - 50 inches
Polyester/brushed nylon
Internal aluminum frame
2
No
Panel
Panel
6
No
21 x 12 x 12 inches
Unisex
Bag style
Frame type
Ultralight
Gear capacity (L)
Gear capacity (cu. in.)
Max. weight (child+gear+pack)
Adjustable torso
Fits torso
Fits waist/hips
Material(s)
Frame material
Number of stays
Suspended mesh back panel
Pack loading
Pack access
Number of exterior pockets
Raincover included
Dimensions
Gender

Kelty TC 2.0 Transit Child Carrier Customer Reviews

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Kelty TC 2.0 Transit Child Carrier
 
4.8

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (4)
  • Easy use (4)
  • Strong construction (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stylish (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Out & about (4)
    • Infants (3)
    • Toddler (3)
    • Travel (3)
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      • First time parent (4)

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    Feb

    17

    2010

    (21 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    A MUST for active parents/wiggly kids!

    By urbanmom

    from Denver, CO

    About Me First Time Parent

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    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy Use
    • Lightweight
    • Strong Construction
    • Stylish

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Out & About
      • Toddlers
      • Travel

      Comments about Kelty TC 2.0 Transit Child Carrier:

      By far the best carrier we tried. Comfortable to use for moms and dads, thanks to the adjustable straps and extra padding. Good for outdoor (hiking, etc), but also good for more urban uses like at the mall when your toddler will NOT spend another minute in the stroller or the airport (fits in the overhead bin AND limits the need to carry a diaper bag!!). The pocket on the waist strap is awesome; quick access to a camera or keys without disturbing the little one. The little hole on the front (below the area where the kid sits) is for your foot. "Huh?" You say. Just try getting a toddler OUT of one of these things. You need 6 hands. The foot hole is one of the best design features I've ever seen: one foot holds the carrier in place so mom/dad has two hands free to pick up the child. Our dude is super wiggly and super heavy and this product keeps him (happily!) in place and is comfortable to wear. I would recommend it to anyone!

      • Gift:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (21 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

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      Feb

      17

      2010

      (9 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Forget the Stroller!

      By foremane

      from Denver, CO

      About Me First Time Parent

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy Use
      • Lightweight
      • Strong Construction
      • Stylish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Infants
        • Out & About
        • Toddlers
        • Travel

        Comments about Kelty TC 2.0 Transit Child Carrier:

        This carrier is fantastic. Our son slipped in pretty quick and the safety harnesses were very easy to use. This was the perfect pack for running around town or going for short day hikes. Our son loved it because he could sit up high on my shoulders and I loved that I had my hands free. I've worn in for up to 6 hours at one time and had only minimal back pain (we've got a heavy kid). The adjustment straps are great and very intuitive. Overall, excellent product that I would highly reccomend.

        • Gift:
        • Yes

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (9 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        12

        2010

        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Feels amazing, not truly h2o compatible.

        By congaree

        from Columbia SC

        About Me First Time Parent

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy Use
        • Strong Construction

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Infants
          • Out & About

          Comments about Kelty TC 2.0 Transit Child Carrier:

          The bottom line is that this is an excellent pack for hiking with your little one. My wife and I have an eight-month-old who's been hiking with us since he was two weeks old, and while my wife will never give up her didymos wraps, this pack stood in for a wrap and our usual day pack. It held my son, all of his diapers and gear (he's cloth diapered, so it's considerable), water, snacks, and the standard first aid/emergency gear we always carry with no problem. The space for gear is oddly configured, with an almost bell-shaped profile, but with a little imagination we managed to hold all of our gear with space left over for the unused baby wrap and a 100 oz. Camelback bladder (more on that later).

          The extra pockets, especially those on the hipbelt, come in handy, and the mesh ones on the side got used as well. The back's strongest suits are its fit and breathability. I was able to custom adjust the pack in minutes, and the waistbelt, load lifters, and shoulder straps meant that I barely felt the weight. The waistbelt and its suspension on the pack are quite simply as comfortable as any pack I've ever used for backpacking, and is head and shoulders above any baby carrying system I've seen before this. The breathable back panel was a godsend, as well; five hilly miles in South Carolina in September is pretty warm, and the pack sat comfortably the whole time.

          My only quarrel is with the "hydration compatible" tag that this pack gets on the website; in my book, hydration compatibility means that a pack has a) a designated pouch, pocket, or other container for a water bladder, and b) at least one, and preferably two, ports for the drinking tube from said bladder to leave the pack. This pack has neither. Of the two pockets it does have, the smaller was too small to begin to zip shut on a full bladder, so I ended up having to shove the bladder into the larger pocket on top of the rest of my gear and zip the pocket on both sides up to the tube; this was far from ideal, and not what I was expecting.

          On the whole, I love the fit and carrying ability of this pack, and am looking forward to hikes we'll be able to take our son on in the future. At the same time, I do feel somewhat misled by the advertised hydration compatibility. If being able to jam a bladder or water bottles into something makes it "hydration compatible," then yes, this is, but I was expecting a little more.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          13

          2010

          (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Compact, lightweight design

          By Hiker_Mom

          from Boulder, CO

          About Me First Time Parent

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy Use
          • Lightweight
          • Strong Construction
          • Stylish

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Daily Use
            • Infants
            • Out & About
            • Toddlers
            • Travel

            Comments about Kelty TC 2.0 Transit Child Carrier:

            We took this backpack with us on our recent vacation to Hawaii. We also have a Sherpani kid carrier, but like the compact design of the Kelty much better. It was a breeze going through security, and it was easy to get our guy in and out as we moved through the airport. Once in Hawaii, we were SO glad to have a backpack instead of a stroller! Walking along the beach or along roadsides without sidewalks would have been a major pain otherwise. Both my husband and I like the adjustability and comfort of the pack, despite our difference in height (I'm 5'7" and he's 6'). The sunshade is easy to operate and is nice to have with a kiddo who doesn't much like hats or sunglasses. Overall great purchase!

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            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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