Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $139 Best Use: Multi-Use Where to Buy: REI Testing Location: Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas Testing Environment: All conditions Onya Baby makes two carriers that we highly recommend: The Outback and the Nextstep. The Outback is our go-to carrier for hiking, especially if the weather is less than … Read more
Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $299 Best Use: Multi-Use Where to Buy: REI Testing Location: Various areas and states Testing Environment: All conditions Last year Deuter made some minor, though substantial improvements to their Kid Carrier line. While we had loved the previous packs, we also were well aware of the fact that a … Read more
When out on the trail, you usually are carrying a lot more than just your kid. That’s where framed kid carriers come in. Not only do they provide more wiggle room (and comfort for longer periods of time for the child), but also the ability to carry all the extras (snacks, diapers, extra clothing, etc.) … Read more
Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $179+ Best Use: Day Hiking Where to Buy: The Natural Baby Co Testing Location: Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas Testing Environment: All conditions **This review has been updated in 2016 as I reach for it continually with my 4th baby as a newborn** The EmeiBaby carrier is a … Read more
While we don’t live on the ocean or have quick access to pools, we do spend quite a bit of our outside time getting wet (usually in natural rivers, lakes and hot springs.) Therefore, this year I was looking for a carrier that could work for both water and “dry land” and is small and … Read more
Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $135-$149 Best Use: Day Hiking Where to Buy: Lillebaby Site Testing Location: Yellowstone National Park and Surrounding Areas Testing Environment: All conditions I’ve been eyeing the carriers by Lillebaby for a while now, so was excited to have an opportunity to try out two different styles this summer: The … Read more