Kelty Convertible Child Carrier
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Description of Kelty Convertible Child Carrier
The Convertible transforms form child carrier to stroller to suit your transportation needs. It provides great flexibility for travel and all-day outings.Sports reviews of Kelty Convertible Child Carrier
Customer Review: Has gone through 3 Children and still going strong!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Amazing is all I can say. This stroller has gone through my 3 children and is still in great condition. Kelty has a lifetime warranty on all their products for the original purchaser. We even had ours repaired with no problem (ripstop fabric ripped), just call their number and they will give you a return number. All products being returned require a Return Authorization number. Service under their warranty is available to the original purchaser by returning the product to any authorized Kelty dealer or by contacting their customer service department at 1-866-349-7225 (1-866-FIX-PACK) for a Return Authorization number.
We used this constantly and replaced our other strollers. It is light and convienient, the bar folds down and the body area stays open so you can use the backpack part. I can't tell you how many people stopped me and asked me all kinds of questions on this stroller. They asked who makes it, how much does it cost and said it was the neatest stroller they have ever seen. It's smaller than other strollers out there and great for shopping in small places.
It is also very easy to wash. Because of the polyester ripstop fabric it dries very quickly. It's like very strong tent material. I put it in the tub and hosed it down one night. So nice! By the next morning, it was dry.
My only reserve would be the fact that when your child gets too tall, their feet touch the bottom part of the stroller and the fabric obstructs the wheels from their free movement. When my babies kept pressing down on the fabric (usually around 18 months of age), I would tilt the stroller up on the back wheels and pull it backwards like a cart. At a certain point, it gets harder to use because of this as the child gets heavier. However, if you have more than one child it is well worth it. The weight limit for a child is 45 lbs.
Customer Review: A smart buy
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I have no idea why this is listed as a 'toy'....
Anyhow, we just returned from a trip with friends around a European country, where we have lived for two years. We had the Kelty Adventurer and a Snugli Cross-Terrain (2 kids) and our friends had the Convertible Stroller Backpack. We bought the Snugli originally because we weren't sure how much we would use it but have purchased the Kelty for our second child because we love the benefits of a backpack carrier versus a stroller.
Mind you, we have lived in Europe for many years and do a lot of sightseeing in ancient cities, where streets are not exactly designed for 'wheels'. I love using a backpack to speed up our explorations and was impressed with how well the Stroller worked for our friends. It was a tad heavier when empty, but because it does not have the large zippered storage compartment at the bottom like our Adventurer, you can't pack it full so I think with a child and the Adventurer being full the weight was about the same.
Excellent quality and a great buy - definitely something that will keep on through several children. We are about to travel again and were so impressed with the Stroller we are going to sell/donate our Snugli and get it for ourselves. I think the Stroller would be more practical in an American lifestyle, where you have more places that will accept a stroller (wide enough hallways, handicap access such as ramps or elevators, etc.). Even for extremely long travel, such as between the States and Europe, it's nice to be able to give your back a rest and use the stroller without having to carry yet one more thing or wait for your stroller to be brought up from gate check.
I think it depends on your lifestyle, but I have loved our backpacks and am excited to order the Stroller. Great job, Kelty!
Customer Review: A "Must Have" for traveling with a baby
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
We purchased the Convertible just prior to visiting New York City, based upon a friend's positive comments on their Kelty Pathfinder. The following documents how handy the Convertible was during our trip.
The Convertible was the perfect choice for us. It served as a stroller, a carrier, a highchair, a desk, and a walking toy. We used it in stroller mode at the airports, and used both stroller mode and carrier mode when touring the city.
Stroller Mode:
When in stroller mode, we were able to carry our daughter in the Convertible, as well as tote our jackets and small packages on the handle and in the storage space at the base of the stroller. Life at restaraunts was simpler as the stroller sits high enough to be used as a highchair. At the airport, the stroller served as an ad-hoc laptop stand, so our Angel could watch Baby Beethoven. With supervision, it served as an exercise toy as our daughter would push it around (which kept mom and dad happy as our daughter was not crawling around the airport and hotel floors).
Carrier Mode:
Carrier mode was great when the streets became particularly crowded, and for navigating tourist attractions and stores with multiple steps or tight quarters. Our daughter seemed to like being at face-level so she could do some serious "people watching" and wave to everybody.
Overall:
I was literally stopped at least four times per day and asked about the Convertible. Many people commented on how "smart" it was to allow the child (11-months old) to stand. (The child can stand on the bottom platform or sit in the seat, somewhat like a jumper-toy.) Others would watch as we walked by and often comment that they've never seen such a stroller.
Customer Review: Became our primary stroller!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This stroller is amazing. We purchased it used when our daughter was 4 months old, and we've been using it ever since. The couple that we purchased it from used it everywhere, including Costa Rica. I can wear this for hours, and so can my wife. It is important the user understands how packs work (weight is on the hips, not shoulders), or it will be get very tiring. In stroller mode, it's obviously not as sturdy and smooth feeling as our Graco we own, but it has never been an issue (Although I bet it is more sturdy considering it's from a company that specializes in outdoor equipment). We prefer it because it is small, light, and can easily maneuver around tight areas. We also use it as a high chair when on the road. I would recommend the sun shade, as this proves very useful. The bug net I would pass on, as it only works in backpack mode and is difficult to put on. There are a few things I would improve on. For example, some sort of headrest or support, because she falls asleep and her head has nothing to rest against. This should be detachable, as not to increase the weight. We currently use a small camp pillow. Another thing would be a small folding tray that could be folded out in stroller mode so we could put Cheerios on it; again, removable for weight reasons. Bottom line though, our Graco is now collecting dust.Customer Review: Indeed a must have for travelers with kids!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
We took our then 18-month old son with us on a trip to Portland and Seattle. We didn't rent a car in both cities and decided to make use of their efficient public transport system. The Kelty made this trip a breeze! The Kelty serves 3 purposes in my eyes: backpack, stroller, & highchair.
How I wish we had this when we travelled to New York a few months earlier. That trip was not fun at all since we needed to take my son in and out of his regular stroller every single time we went up or down stairs and on the subway.
I doubt that this would work to replace an everyday stroller, bu I highly recommend the Kelty for anyone going on a trip with a little one.
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