We had done a lot of research on different child hiking carriers, and this far surpassed the competitors' products. This carrier was an awesome gift to my husband for his first Father's Day! His face lit up when he opened the packages (also purchased the carrying case and raincover). I have previously broken my back, limiting my ability to carry our child with increasing weight and age. It provides the opportunity for my husband to bond with the child in a way I cannot, allowing him to feel more involved and us to feel like a family unit. It allows you to put the child down without taking the child out of the carrier. Has great breathing room for both child and individual carrying the pack. The retractable sunshade provides great protection for the child. The leg straps help hold the feet in good position and support them. I could go on and on about this product, but recommend watching the videos provided by Osprey on YouTube for the visual and narrative engineering expertise in this product.
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