Kelty Child Carrier vs. Chicco Carrier - Best Child Carrier

Likenesses

The Kelty 3.0 Frame Child Carrier and the Chicco Smart Support Backpack have a lot in common. For example, both offer padded comfort for you and your baby, along with lumbar support and a ventilated back to keep you cool. They both have a rain/sun hood, in fact the Chicco Backpack is noted for having an extremely generous rain/sun cover.  They both have height adjustable seats that grow along with your child. The both also come with kickstands that make for easy loading and unloading, in fact the Kelty Child Carrier comes with an automatic kickstand. 

Differences

Now here's where they differ. The Chicco Backpack is indeed cheaper, however when it comes to transporting your precious cargo safely and comfortably, cheaper is not always better. The Chicco Backpack is also lighter and weighs 6.5 pounds, about 1 pound less than the Kelty Carrier. However, with that one extra pound you get tons of extra storage. The Kelty Carrier comes with waist belt storage, under seat storage, a zip-off diaper bag, GPS/cell phone pocket; while the Chicco Backpack comes with a travel bag. It does however, have a bunch of webbing that is easy to clip accessories to. Also, the Chicco Backpacks max weight is 10 pounds less than the Kelty. As for extras, the Kelty Carrier comes with a changing pad, a removable and washable cockpit pad, toy loops, and carry/lift straps. 

Chicco Smart Support Backpack

Conclusion

To sum it up, if you're looking for a simple frame carrier backpack without all the bells and whistles and a cheaper price, the Chicco Backpack is for you. As for customer reviews, the Chicco did okay; 35 out of 70 reviews gave it a 5 out of 5, while 16 gave it a 4 out of 5. 8 reviewers gave it a 3 out of 5 and 11 gave it 1 to 2 stars. While most people loved the price, the lightweight, and the generous sunshade, there were some complaints about the lack of storage, as well as complaints that it was hard on their backs and shoulders, while others praised it for its comfort.  

Kelty 3.0 Frame Child Carrier

If you looking for a backpack with lots of storage for a long days hike. extra security and safety, including a 5-point safety harness, and 3M reflective tape. The convenience of a removable, washable cockpit, and zip-off diaper bag,  and you don't mind spending a little extra money to get all this, then the Kelty Carrier is for you. 36 out of 44 reviews gave it a 4-5 star rating, which is extremely good. The only complaints I found were that the carrier fabric stains easily, and it seems a little bulky. I suppose with all that storage, you've got to give some to get some.