Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL vs Kelty Journey PerfectFIT

The Kid Comfort Active SL carries up to 48.5 lb, versus 40 lb. The Kid Comfort Active SL lists for $19.95 less.

Only the differences are shown.

Deuter Kid Comfort Active SLKelty Journey PerfectFIT
TypeHiking carrierHiking carrier
List price$280Lowest price$299.95
Child weightUp to 48.5 lbCarries the most16–40 lb
Newborn without insertNoNo
Carry positionsBackBack
Carrier weight5.84 lbLightest6.38 lb
Fabric210D PA (polyamide)Poly 420D Small Back Stafford; 75D Poly x 140D Nylon Blend
SizesSL (women's fit); wearer body height 158-178 cmOne size; torso fit 15.5-21 in
FrameSturdy aluminum frame (Lite back system)Aluminum
Storage12 liters17 L (1037 in3); 2 exterior pockets

Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL

The SL (women's fit) version of Deuter's lighter Kid Comfort Active, for wearers 158-178 cm tall.

  • Lighter at about 5.8 lb
  • Shorter fit range for smaller wearers
  • Maker lists 22 kg child limit
  • Smaller wearer height range

Kelty Journey PerfectFIT

Kelty's base Journey PerfectFIT frame carrier at $299.95, with a 40 lb child limit, 48.5 lb total load, 17 L storage and 15.5-21 in torso fit per Kelty.

  • Lower price than the Elite
  • Aluminum frame
  • Maker lists clear weight limits
  • Less storage than the Elite (17 L vs 26 L)
Ask the meadow

Kid Comfort Active SL or Journey PerfectFIT?

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Which carries a heavier child, the Kid Comfort Active SL or the Journey PerfectFIT?

The Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL goes up to 48.5 lb, versus 40 lb for the Kelty Journey PerfectFIT.

Which is lighter?

The Kid Comfort Active SL weighs 5.84 lb, versus 6.38 lb for the Journey PerfectFIT.

Is the Kid Comfort Active SL cheaper than the Journey PerfectFIT?

Yes. $280 versus $299.95 list price.

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