Kelty Journey

Pros: Great support, nice design, very durable, easy to adjust

Cons: The kickstand isn't really "auto-deploy". It takes a little help, but not a big deal.

The Bottom Line: This is a durable, well-fitting child carrier backpack that lets a parent go a long-time without feeling fatigue.

Review: My wife and I really took a hit to our active lifestyle outdoors after child #1, now seven years old. She's old enough to enjoy hiking now, but we also have a new baby, now 8 months old. I wanted to find something that would let us have longer ...

Pros: comfort, ease of use, durable

Cons: not good for indoor shopping

The Bottom Line: The design and comfort of this pack is why I recommend it, perfect for outdoor activities.

Review: We love the kelty line of backpacks. We have one from 3 years ago we purchased for our first child, and we just bought this one for our second child. We love hiking and taking walks and our kids love to be outside. As soon as we bought this we put our 7 ...