Chicco SmartSupport Backpack Carrier vs Osprey Poco
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Osprey Poco (2023 series)List price not published
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco SmartSupport Backpack Carrier | Osprey Poco (2023 series) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hiking carrier | Hiking carrier |
| List price | $179.99 | Not listed |
| Child weight | 17–40 lb | 16–40 lb |
| Newborn without insert | No | No |
| Carry positions | Back | Back |
| Carrier weight | 6.2 lbLightest | 7.69 lb |
| Fabric | Main Body: 100% Polyester | 100% recycled nylon main body, bottom and liner, DWR made without PFAS; bluesign product |
| Lumbar support | Yes | Not listed |
| Machine washable | No | No |
| Sizes | One size, adjustable | One size |
| Frame | Aluminum frame | Lightweight folding aluminum frame |
| Storage | Side pockets (max 1 lb / 0.5 kg each) | 24 L total; 23 L lower zippered compartment, zipper stash pocket, open mesh hipbelt pockets |
Chicco SmartSupport Backpack Carrier
Lightweight frame backpack with a two-position height-adjustable seat, 5-point harness, UPF 50+ canopy and built-in kickstand. The maker lists use with children weighing 17 to 40 lb, approximately 6 to 36 months.
- About 6.2 lb with an aluminum frame
- Built-in kickstand for loading and unloading
- UPF 50+ canopy with pull-out visor
- Maximum combined child and cargo weight is 42 lb
- Minimum child weight is 17 lb
Osprey Poco
Osprey's mid-level framed hiking carrier with an aluminum frame, AirSpeed mesh back panel and a 23 L lower compartment.
- Built-in sunshade
- 6 in of torso adjustment
- Adjustable padded stirrups
- Child must be at least six months old and 16 lb
- Do not machine wash
Ask the meadow
SmartSupport Backpack Carrier or Poco (2023 series)?
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Which is lighter?
The SmartSupport Backpack Carrier weighs 6.2 lb, versus 7.69 lb for the Poco (2023 series).
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