Osprey Poco AG Child Carrier
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Include your wee one on outdoor adventures with the legendary comfort of the Osprey Poco AG child carrier. It offers support, light weight, ventilation and a versatile, easy-to-adjust fit.
Shop similar products- With an AG-inspired suspension system from the award-winning Atmos and Aura AG packs, the updated Poco AG is more comfortable and better ventilated than ever before
- Poco AG keeps child safety at the forefront of design, meeting and exceeding all international safety certifications
- Rapid-deploy sun shade is built in to ensure your little adventurer stays cool during their afternoon nap
- Large lower zippered compartment; stretch-mesh shove-it pocket on the front panel; heat-embossed, scratch-free zippered slash pocket
- Stretch-mesh hipbelt pockets; stretch-mesh harness pocket
- Fully framed and padded child cockpit features adjustable child seat height with safety leg loops and adjustable, removable stirrups and removable, washable drool pad
- Wide base with locking foot bar; collapsible sidearm and foot bar for storage and travel; 2 large grab handles
- Secure, fleece-lined butterfly child harness
- Back panel reservoir sleeve (hydration reservoir sold separately)
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View the Osprey Poco Product LineView all Osprey Baby Carriers| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Backpack |
| Frame Type | External Frame |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 20 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 1,220 cubic inches |
| Weight | 6 lbs. 14 oz. |
| Max. Weight (Child+Gear+Pack) | 48.5 pounds |
| Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
| Fits Torso Length (in.) | 15.5 - 21.5 inches |
| Fits Waist/Hips | 26 - 48 inches |
| Material(s) | 210-denier nylon |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Number of Stays | 1 peripheral hoop |
| Suspended Mesh Back Panel | Yes |
| Pack Access | Top / lower / hipbelt pockets |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 2+ main compartments |
| Hipbelt | Yes |
| Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
| Dimensions | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Awesome Pack!
This pack is great! I bought from REI. To start off the review I would like to let you know about myself and my son, which should help answer questions about comfort. I have had major back surgery - bilateral laminectomy - severe stenosis, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, ruptured discs, and arthritis. I am also a larger guy at 6ft 290lb. So I know about back issues, and larger guy problems. My son had colic until 4 1/2 months. Gets super mad whenever the stroller comes out, and doesn't want to be away from me. For him this thing is like a magic bullet. He usually ends up sleeping, it has even worked during the dreaded molar teething. As of this writing I have used the pack from about 9months to 14 months or approx 15lbs to 25lbs. We go on walks on flat pavement or gravel to about 8 miles, or hikes to about 6 w/ ~600ft elevation changes. From about 95 degrees to 30 degrees. Max ~5hrs of walking. With all the stuff and him travel weight is almost at the max weight. I fit a camelback 3 liter flask in there and it fits, just barely. To avoid causing the height adjuster to get messed up and loose I face the rubber piece towards me. You have to be careful with it cause it can dislodge the straps used to keep the height fixed so even though it looks like its clamped its not. The pack holds a good amount of stuff, snacks, diapers, wipes, clamp toys, pacifier, sippy, and snacks to the outside of it. I usually leave his jacket in the back mesh pocket. I have a cell phone holder clamped to the straps so I can pull out my phone for pictures and navigate if needed. The sunshade works really well to keep sun off of him and my neck even. I also have an emergency light, first aid kit, and a few other things in it. I find the pack really comfortable. It has helped strengthen my back and usually doesnt leave it sore. The key is adjusting the hip straps really tight for me, and making sure the weight doesnt ride on my shoulders. For comparison carrying him in my arms usually results in hip and lower back pain after 30 minutes max, that can last days. It doesnt get hot for me with it on either. I have climbed down rocky surfaces, muddy trails, snow, very light ice, and a good amount of terrain without being too unbalanced. lately he likes to point at things and move around more so I use walking poles to help make sure I can balance with him dancing around. Descents are the only thing kind of tricky with the weight distribution. I can pitch a little forward on climb fine, but descending I have to be careful. Never slipped or fallen, but just a side effect of carrying a bunch of moving weight behind you. Loading and unloading is pretty painless though his buckle can be a little finicky. Its nice being able to set him down asleep when I get back, though normally he senses me relaxing / eating and thats an immediate wake up cue for him =) I wish I had bought the plus now for a little extra carrying room, but honestly this is one of my favorite best baby things I have bought. Met another couple on one of the trails that recommended it. While not super crazy hikers like some people, we have done probably 100 miles with it and its held up fine. The only "negative" I can think of is I tend to get a lot of stares and questions while using it. He likes it so much I wish it was less bulky to bring everywhere haha. For comparison we have the lilibaby and he hates it, he gets hot and mad pretty quickly. Wearing him in the front I would always knee his legs or not be able to see while ascending. Maybe if it weighed 0 it would be better??!?!
Impressive child carrier
I purchased the Osprey Poco AG a few weeks ago after doing extensive research on- line and visiting a few camping stores. In the running were Phil and Ted's Escape and Kelty Journey and Pathfinder. (I actually borrowed a friends Escape and was very surprised that it was not the pack I ended up purchasing) I couldn't be happier with this "pack". Since purchasing my daughter and I (15mos, 22lbs) have hiked the MD Heights trail, parts of the C&O Canal, around Catoctin Mtn and Cunningham Falls. Additionally, I find myself using this around town for our daily walks with the dogs instead of using her stroller. I may trade this in to get the Poco Plus or Premium (as long as I can do so when 20% discount is offered) just for a little more storage and the removable pack. Hope this review helps. Cheers! PS Comparing Phil and Teds Escape to the Poco AG, I found that I just couldn't get the Escape to fit well enough to enjoy a long hike. The escape shifted a bit when my daughter would move around. The Poco frame and hip belt fit perfectly,distributed the load well, and I couldn't feel a thing when my daughter moved around. (I am 5' 10, and weigh about 210lbs)
Couldn’t be happier
Took my daughter I store to give this a test run and initial results were positive. Got some help from store staff about adjustments and was really impressed with the flexibilty the pack offered. Materials are high quality and I decided to take a chance with it. To my surprise and delight the I store test run proved to hold true in real world use. We’ve taken my daughter (14months) on a handful of long hikes (4-6 Miles) and haven’t had any issues. The pack wears extremely comfortably for me, and my daughter hasn’t had one meltdown while in the carrier. She doesn’t love the shade canopy but it’s a must in AZ and after an initial wimped or two she seems to be right at home in it. Couldn’t be happier with our results. Hours of hiking with no strain on me, besides a little extra load on the legs and a calm and happy daughter along for the ride.
Great features, hip belt of doom for me
I am a tall slender man. I do not have much padding around the hip area, and this pack really dug into my hips. The bottom edge of the belt is hard and jabs into you, and for the tightness to be correct it is pretty painful after a few hours walk. Maybe it's just my body type but this was a deal-breaker for me. Other than that, the pack is great and well designed, with integrated sunshade, foot straps and other adjustments. I opted for a Deuter pack primarily for this reason, and also when your kid falls asleep in this, the front pad is not as cush as the Deuter pad. There is also no side entry in this one, another killer feature deuter has over this. Just my personal opinion.
Took on week long trip to multiple National Parks.
We used this pack for a week of National Park visits last week for spring break. It was amazing. It was comfy for our 6month old and for myself while carrying him. The built in sun shade is a life saver! It also had a good amount of storage for bottles, diapers, wipes and more. Over all a great purchase for us!
Higher quality than military grade
The hip belt is phenomenal. When properly adjusted you can have zero weight on your shoulders. The XS (extra small) setting places the hip belt high where i prefer it, because the frame at this setting aligns with my lower back to support and better distribute the weight. The space between the straps and the front of the pack creates a perfect seat pocket for a second larger child to sit on my shoulders, although not as securely as being strapped into the pack. Features wise, they've thought of everything. The sunshade is a brilliant stowable shelter for baby, and it works for rain too. Snack bars are accessible in the hip belt pockets and the top side pockets. I keep a hydration 70oz reservoir (sold separately) in the frame panel, and i'm sure a 100oz would fit too. There's a whole separate storage compartment under when the child sits, and it's cavernous. The folding stand is robust and stable for loading/unloading, and i can reach back and fold it in after donning the pack. I've been wearing this loaded pack a couple hours every day since we bought it a month ago. My kid loves the view, and is entertained enough to stay in without complaint until he gets hungry. It will make you stronger, free up your hands for work, and it's worth every penny.
Comfortable, Easy to Use
My 2 year old son loves riding in this. He can hike so long on any given trail before getting tired, so I just throw him in the backpack for a bit until he is ready for more. Straps and child harness are both really easy to adjust. Sun shade is really convenient being integrated into the bag and their is enough storage for all the needed child stuff. Putting on the bag isn't to bad with one person, but can be a little awkward. The carrier part folds in for packing purposes or to make this a normal backpack, although as a normal backpack the storage would be lacking. Don't forget to leave the kickstand out when walking or you may hit someone next to you with it like I did (ouch!).
Great carrier for the plus sized mom
the biggest reason i chose this pack was the hip belt length. After 4 kids im pretty much an "apple" shape and was concerned that Id bend wrong in the Deuter and break the buckle. But the Osprey had at least 12 extra inches of slack, which makes me feel confident about wearing this pack. I also like the torso adjustment, its fast and easy to go from my extra short torso to my husbands extra long. The included sun shade is awesome, especially for the arizona weather. I have only worn it for about an hr and a couple miles but both baby and I are looking forward to the next trip.
Great carrier to get our little one on the trail.
Good fit flexibility. Fits both parents with minor adjustments. Child is comfortable and secure. Love the shoulder straps for the child! Nice storage for additional items (anything you'd have in your diaper bag) plus a few extras. The pull up sun shade/rain guard is an awesome feature also. Carrier is easy to get on/off with just one person. Great buy!
Good Carrier
I would say 3.8 stars, because the straps and the waist belt need to be more padded. If you like to hike more then 5 miles you might want to look for a carrier with better padding or like I’ve done is add padding. When your child is only 20 pounds it’s not so bad but once they get toddler age and they still need to be carried it takes a toll. It is easy to get my daughter in and out of the carrier which is cool. The pockets and extra large pocket at the bottom is good. I wish it weighed a little less but it’s kinda hard to take weight off because it is framed. I’ve had this pack for almost two years and it has held up great. We have gone on many hikes!