Osprey Poco

Thread: "Help! Osprey Poco Soft"

Hiya, if you haven't yet please take baby out of carrier! It's not safe for it to come up above the face like that

Thread: "Help! Osprey Poco Soft"

Take the baby out immediately!! This is a huge risk for asphyxiation! automod safety

Thread: "Help! Osprey Poco Soft"

She is out of the carrier. Thanks for the info. I’ll try and find a better one until she fits in this one properly

Thread: "Osprey packs"

Just did 10 days in CO/UT with a poco plus! It was great (except for when LO would fall asleep and knock my head each step)

Thread: "Osprey packs"

We went to REI and tried every pack they had in stock. We ended up with the Poco Plus and my husband takes our son everywhere in it. They've hiked miles and miles together at this point and we bought it Memorial Day weekend. We also have taken it to the zoo and aquarium -- it works better than a stroller in crowds and puts kiddo in a position where he can see easily. It's been great!

Thread: "Has anyone ever used one of the child carriers (e.g. osprey poco, deuter kid comfort)? If so, was it worth the investment, how long was your child able to use it?"

Got a Poco Plus recently for still very small baby < 1. Has been a fantastic investment so far. We’ve done 1-10+ mi day hikes from around the neighborhood to Sawtooths. Hoping we can figure out backpacking w/it soon (main problem is baby’s sleep arrangements & other parent carrying *everything* else). Good size gear compartment & pockets hold all her stuff plus mom’s jacket & some food. Will probably have to lash/hang stuff off it to backpack, but for day hikes it’s plenty. Baby loves being able to see stuff w/o overheating or being smashed against us in Ergo carrier. As avid backpackers, it’s also a lot more comfortable & intuitive for us than other carriers. Integrated sunshade is awesome. Bought the separate rain cover too & it has come in handy against light drizzle & wind. Holds up to a 3L Osprey water bladder, though smaller would be less hassle to smash into the tiny opening. Only real complaint is the price, and the fact that baby will only keep getting heavier so it’ll be harder on us & prob can only use until maybe age 2 tops. Maxes out at 45lbs for baby, pack & everything in it. Again, more than enough for day hikes.

Thread: "Help! Osprey Poco Soft"

No, unfortunately this is a suffocation risk so if you’re still wearing her take her out of the carrier. The back panel should go up to the nape of the neck/ reach below the ear, never above. The support comes from resting on the hard part of your chest. The picture isn’t super clear so I can’t see what kind of carrier it is and if you could adjust panel higher by having her in a deeper seat. If you have any clear profile pictures we could help a bit better

Thread: "Has anyone ever used one of the child carriers (e.g. osprey poco, deuter kid comfort)? If so, was it worth the investment, how long was your child able to use it?"

I have an Osprey Poco (the one with more storage) for hiking and a backpack trip when my son was 2.5 years old. He's mostly outgrown it now at almost 3. The investment for the backpack trip was worth it. Normal day hikes we used a soft carrier as needed more often.

Thread: "Help! Osprey Poco Soft"

Osprey isn’t a carrier brand but rather an outdoor brand that has made some carriers so they are not really an ideal authority on safe fits. Generally this sub recommends getting carriers that are from dedicated carrier brands or similar rather than other companies that have ventured into making a carrier or two

Thread: "Hiking baby carrier"

How long of a distance are you looking to hike? We hike very often and for pretty long distances (7-10 miles). If you’re just doing smaller hikes or go infrequently, I think you’re fine using a quality soft structured carrier. We have a beco Gemini but ergo baby and Tula are also good options. You want one that can be used to carry on the back with a wide hip belt to distribute the weight away from your shoulders. I also prefer the mesh ones to prevent them from getting too warm in the summer. If you’re looking to do longer hikes or use it a lot, we have an osprey poco and we love it. It has an internal frame and is highly adjustable for the parent. I’m 5’8” and seen it in action from someone who’s 5’2” and 6’3”. It’s comfy for the toddler too; it has stirrups and a built in sunshade. We don’t have one but also has heard really good things about the Deuter carrier too. There’s a really good secondary market for these and we got ours used from Facebook marketplace for <$100. Also REI carries the osprey and the deuter and I’d recommend going in and trying them out.

Thread: "Choosing between Osprey Poco standard vs premium"

Try it on in-store if you can. My wife and I both greatly preferred the fit of the Deuter Kid Comfort over the Poco. You can also find them used on FB Marketplace or Craigslist for a lower price since kids grow out of them before they're worn out.

Thread: "Osprey packs"

We have a (second hand) poco plus and love it. Came with a sun and rain cover, has some storage and you can zip a little day bag to ours. Back was adjustable so my husband and I could both carry it. The other person would have our day bag. Though if you’ve got two kids who’ll both need carrying you might well want two carriers… though once my boy could walk longer distances I got a soft carrier for a quick up and short carry rather than a full hike.

Thread: "Has anyone ever used one of the child carriers (e.g. osprey poco, deuter kid comfort)? If so, was it worth the investment, how long was your child able to use it?"

I’ve borrowed them for trips. IMO, This is one of those thing you definitely want to buy used. People buy them all the time and then never use them. I’d check FB marketplace and any second-hand Childrens store.

Thread: "Best structured carrier"

No matter what the manufacturers say - kids need to be able to walk before they're using a hiking carrier. They're sitting on a hard surface over a long time in the same position and their spine needs to be ready. That happens earliest when they're walking. They need to be able to keep themselves upright for a long period of time since the only thing holding them in position are the straps (which need to be adjusted to them and super snug every time they're worn). Some carriers have a little cushion in front of the head but there's zero head support if they're asleep. I couldn't imagine stepping into public transportation with a huge carrier like this. Or walking around at home in my flat. I'd knock things off the shelves and bump into walls all the time. For snuggles and meltdowns they're an absolute hassle to get on, it takes more time even than my woven wrap took. And they're not snug against the body which means no snuggles to comfort their nervous system.

Thread: "Osprey packs"

Just adding I have the poco plus and we really like it. I preferred the deuter when we were teying them on but my husband really didn't like how it felt so we went with the osprey. I could use it fine and it was more comfortable for him and he'd probably be carrying them the most when they were bigger and on longer trips.

Thread: "Osprey packs"

We did the same thing and ended up with the Poco LT. At the time it was close-ish to a holiday where they do 20% off for members, so that was a big win for us. We’ve used the Poco LT in Costa Rica for a month with the 22 month old 30lbs; as well as Rocky Mountains for similar weight. We’ve used it for many Midwest hikes. We don’t even take a stroller when we travel now. You can gate check it and stuff plenty of extra tot stuff in there. We’re a big fan.

Thread: "Help! Osprey Poco Soft"

Its unfortunate that she technically fits the minimum requirement, because she is way too small! Baby's face needs to be able to stick out so she can breathe and not be cycling CO2

Thread: "babybjorn mini"

i’ve come to learn that in my short time as a parent, i’m just never going to be good enough!!

Thread: "Best carrier for hiking?"

Our son has been 99th percentile height & weight from the get go, so we've been through the babywearing gamut figuring out hiking & not-exactly-stroller-friendly travel. I'm 5'10" and about 225-230lbs. We're currently stationed in South Korea where the summers are very hot & humid. We used the LilleBaby AirFlow until he was about 9 months old when we transitioned to the Deuter Kid Comfort 3 hiking pack, which I absolutely recommend. (I believe it's similar to the Osprey Poco.) We waited to transition him from the soft structured carrier (SSC) to the hiking pack until he was not only sitting independently, but also could tolerate the inherent head bobbling motion that comes from being seated up higher and further off the parent's body. He's a toasty little roast ball, so we were much cooler having him in a hiking pack (and that's why I loved the mesh in the Lillebaby). He's only 19 months old and almost too tall for the straps in the pack (he's about 35" and 35lbs currently), so I'm also looking at the Kinderpack in toddler size with the Koolnit mesh as our next step for back carry. From what I've read, their standard size is an excellent go to for both front and back carry for a pretty good range of height & weight, so that may be another good one to check out before going to the hiking frame style!

Thread: "Hiking baby carrier"

Osprey Poco Plus!! So comfy for me and my husband. For a while I was wearing it while I worked at a bakery and bébé was happy as a clam for hours up there. It’s super lightweight and really easy to adjust for wearer or kid size.

Thread: "Osprey packs"

Poco plus is awesome! And get 1kid carrier and partner carries normal pack - u need all the space u can get with all the extra stuff a kid needs ;) My partner and I are able to swap the poco plud between us easily by just adjusting back and waist strap - obv depends on if you're within range of each other. So can swap around for short walks When we do overnight we pick a person to carry kid and the other uses their normal overnight pack sized to fit them well

Thread: "Osprey Poco Premium (2025) vs Deuter Kid Comfort Pro?"

We have a poco plus and everyone loves it. The kids LOVE riding in it. Highly recommend it to everyone I see. Also get one used off Facebook for 1/4 to 1/2 the price of a new one

Thread: "Osprey packs"

I have the regular Poco and absolutely love it.

Thread: "Osprey packs"

I’m on my second baby with the Poco Plus, totally worth it. We used it for multi day backpacking trips and loved that there’s some storage space in it.

Thread: "Osprey packs"

I’m a huge fan of the Poco Plus! It’s adjustable to the kiddos height and leg length and the pop-up sun shade works great. We also enjoy the extra storage space. It fits comfortably on my wife and me. You’ll likely want two packs, one for each kid and adult. Dependent on how much hiking you’re doing and the kids weight, the packs+kids can get pretty heavy after a while starting at age 3.5 in our experience. Keep that in mind if you’re dropping $$ on two. Disclaimer: we never tried a different pack and went straight to the Osprey. I’ve used Osprey for almost 20-years and am pretty committed to the brand.

Thread: "Osprey packs"

i 2nd the Dueter Kid Comfort Pro. I started my son as soon as he was able to hold his head up - sit up so around 7-8 months. he’s now 2.5yrs and we still hit the trails and pavement with it. if you’re going to be using it daily to weekly to monthly, i strongly suggest it over the Osprey Poco and Poco plus which we’ve also used when traveling by plane using baby rental services at our destinations. for the dueter kid comfort pro, we’ve done literally hundreds of miles in it in the snow, rain and crazy hot weather. i’ve constructed my own heating system in it for the winter and clip on fans for the heat and for the rain, there’s a cover w side windows for baby to see through. to me, it’s much more comfortable and it’s grown w him and and me by being very adjustable and it has a lot of comfort padding. i’ve fallen w him maybe twice and he’s been completely unphased and unharmed on these falls due to the extra padding. as he’s now approaching 30lbs, we have about 2-5 more lbs before it’s not recommended for his use any longer but wow we’ve had a great time w it. in summery, lol.. the dueter kid comfort pro is the workhorse of all toddler backpacks for the serious treker.

Thread: "Choosing between Osprey Poco standard vs premium"

If I did it again I would have bought the Deuter. The Osprey is not comfortable for me and Osprey in general is not comfortable for me. But the pack has lasted through 2 boys and at least 200 miles.

Thread: "Osprey poco soft"

I just bought this for my 9 month old hopefully it works for us

Thread: "Looking for back carrier - considering Osprey Poco Soft and Ergobaby Omni Breeze"

Thank you for your insight, I will probably just go with the used Ergo Omni Breeze!

Thread: "Help! Osprey Poco Soft"

The safety testing process is something the president of our org and I have done deep dives on haha. Not required as an educator but just something we find interesting to know lol Edit: pregnancy brain hit the post button before my thought was actually finished 🤪

Thread: "Best carrier?"

I’m 5’2! Personally it was the Manduca XT, cross attachment. Because of my short arms, it was impossible for me to attach those buckles on the top of the back properly. I‘m not sure but Manduca is one of the rare ones that does cross attachment… and it was so comfy for me and baby. We‘re at 10 months and doing back carrying, it is a dream! Though my midwife didn‘t recommend these types of carriers for the first three months. So I got the Solly Baby wrap, it was amazing for the newborn period. Just don‘t make the same mistake I did and wait til you have baby to practice. Practice before!!! And on a random note, since you mentioned hiking… we got an actual hiking backpack (Osprey Poco) and baby is MADLY IN LOVE with the thing!! She points to be put in it all the time 🥹

Thread: "Best backpacks for hiking with baby?"

Just found one for literally half! Might bite on it

Thread: "Hiking baby carrier"

I've used an Osprey Poco for the 2.5 years or so (kiddo is probably going to outgrow it in the next few months), and I've had a good experience with it. I think some important features to look for include features that make it comfortable to carry for you. For example, a good supportive hip belt will help move the weight to your hips and off your shoulders, and good back ventilation will help prevent you from getting too sweaty. The latter is the reason why I personally don't like using soft carriers, because I sweat too much. Other features to look for are how much padding the kid has and whether it is comfortable for them. A good sunshade system can also help a lot. For example, my kid will occasionally take naps in the carrier, and the sunshade for our carrier has this mesh that comes down the side that he can rest his head on while sleeping. Whether a carrier if comfortable can vary a lot between person to person, so if you have a good outdoor gear store near you it is probably worth it to go in and try and few on and see how well they fit.

Thread: "Hiking Baby Carrier Recommendations?"

It’s worth trying them out if you can! We have the deuter and it fits my husband really well who is tall and lean. It fits me less well because deuter is a German brand and I find it’s tailored for a more narrow hip but is totally fine for how we use it with our 15 month old. My son is not that heavy but he will only abide being in the pack for like 30 mins tops now since he wants to walk himself. When he was under a year only we would just hike with him in our lillebaby carrier which he liked being facing out and seeing everything. The Osprey poco is also really well reviewed and I know a lot of hiking moms who swear by that one for fit for women. I imagine the mec one will have a more universal fit. Do either of them come with shade/rain cover? Cuz that is a must. Long story short, I think either will be totally fine and none of the above regarding fit really matters that much if the plan is to use it for 30min-2hour hikes. If ur planning a big expedition or overnight then make sure you check for fit for whoever will be wearing it. It all happens so fast and then before ya know it they want to be walking themselves 😅

Thread: "Hiking Baby Carrier Recommendations?"

We have the osprey poco plus and love it. My main problem is that I’m petite (5’4 but short torso) and it doesn’t quite adjust short enough so it always digs into my hips just a bit. I have heard that the Deuter kiddy comfort is more comfortable, but managed to get our poco plus basically new on marketplace for a significant discount. MEC brand can be okay, but it’s definitely never as good. For a kid carrier, I would recommend spending a little more for the deuter or osprey options.

Thread: "Hikers with toddlers.. what backpack carrier are you loving?"

I have the new version of the Osprey Poco, I’m really happy with it, I did loads of research and tried lots of packs. But landed on this one. I’m 100% happy with it, for me the Premium was not worth the extra cost, and had features I did not want, it’s also heavier.

Thread: "Hikers with toddlers.. what backpack carrier are you loving?"

This is the one I’ve been leaning towards. I’m just getting sucked in by the lower price point for the LT and SLT. But I’d rather spend more and get something I love than spend less and not have a comfy pack or something that lacks features (like the sunshade for instance)

Thread: "Best carrier for dads??"

This was my husband’s favorite too. He is not a big guy - 5ft 8 and M/L shirts. He also broke his back in high school sports so he’s fairly sensitive when baby wearing for any length of time. The only one he likes better is an Osprey poco hiking carrier but that one’s quite bulky for everyday wear.

Thread: "Osprey packs"

We had the poco plus for our first. It’s got plenty of room for diapers and food and such, but it’s a bit boxy and after a year (she was 1,5) she did not want to go hiking anymore. It had become too narrow. It doesn’t expand. And on colder days with more clothes, she would have a fit. I thought our hiking days were over. Then I bought the Deuter Kid Comfort pro (pro just means eat comes with a detachable backpack and built in sun screen). And suddenly she loved it! Now she’s 3,5 and she still loves it. It fits my body much better than the poco and husband also likes this one more. So Poco is best for 0-1,5 years but Deuter is better in the long run as it expands

Thread: "Osprey packs"

We bought a used Poco Plus on Facebook marketplace and it's been the best $100 we've ever spent! Our son is only 10 months, but we live in the mountains and have used it nearly every day for the last 4 months. It's comfortable, easily adjustable, and you can fit almost too much stuff in the pockets. We recently did our first overnight backpacking trip with him - I carried him and some of our camping stuff, and my husband hauled the rest. We hiked 9 miles in, and he loved it! Our friends have the Deuter for their 18 month old and also love it, but they do say our sun shade is better. With two kiddos, you could also look at the Trail Magik carriers - it's a front carrier that hooks to your framed pack. If you have littles that like to walk or would trade off being carried, it seems like a good fit. We haven't used one yet (they're for 12 months+) but have friends that love them. I have heard they are warm, like any carrier that holds your kid to your body.

Thread: "Osprey packs"

We use a Poco plus for our 20 month old and swear by it. Planning to make our own trail magic sling for next year as hoping she will be walking a lot more. Maybe I've high expectations of a 2yo but would recommend Poco any day and wonder if the trail magic would help with your older one so you can hike solo for shorter trips and back pack with a partner carrying tent etc As mentioned even the plus model is limited on space and we find it's only really enough for their bits and bobs and maybe our rain gear.

Thread: "Has anyone ever used one of the child carriers (e.g. osprey poco, deuter kid comfort)? If so, was it worth the investment, how long was your child able to use it?"

I second this. We scored a “used” osprey one that was fantastic. Way more comfortable for me than the cheaper models. That said for anything less than a full day of trails I opted for a soft carrier such as the ergo.

Thread: "Has anyone ever used one of the child carriers (e.g. osprey poco, deuter kid comfort)? If so, was it worth the investment, how long was your child able to use it?"

I have used Osprey pocos new and older models. Remember that as long as you keep it in good condition then when your child outgrows it you can post it online and recoup all of your money back. So if you’re buying used it’s better to opt with buying a newer model as it’s easier to resell it. Although if you buy an older model it will always quickly sell for $100 or $150 if it’s in like new condition. Osprey poco is the Mercedes of carriers while deuter is also just as great it’s not as popular which takes longer to sell. I sell every model and color of poco and every model/color kid comfort. My top suggestion is “Blue Sky Poco Plus with rain cover”. And to answer the question every child carrier backpack is rated for max 48lbs. So roughly 9 months to 5 years depending on how much pizza and Mac and cheese your child eats. You can find my carriers on OfferUp and my name is Timothy I’m very easy to search

Thread: "Osprey packs"

We had the Poco until last year (daughter now is 5+ so she hikes on her own). We started using it after she was 1.5 as she was a pretty small child (used a soft carrier before that), we both really liked it but I have to say I'm glad it was mostly my husband carrying her and I carried everything else in a backpack. The few times I carried her on my own it was borderline too heavy for me and I got a sore back after, but it was due to not being good enough shape I'd say 🙈 I really liked the rain and sun protection and it was roomy enough for extra stuff like water bottle and a jacket or something. She enjoyed it a lot but around 3 years old or so she started feeling her legs fall asleep even with those toddler straps after about 30-40 minutes. It wasn't all bad though because she didn't need to be carried the entire hike so basically she just needed a break, had it and then trotted off to loose the numb feeling and continued hiking. Overall I'm a fan :)