Osprey Poco Premium vs Thule Sapling
The Sapling lists for $50.05 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Osprey Poco Premium | Thule Sapling | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hiking carrier | Hiking carrier |
| List price | $450 | $399.95Lowest price |
| Child weight | 16–40 lb | 16–40 lb |
| Newborn without insert | No | No |
| Carry positions | Back | Back |
| Carrier weight | 8.34 lbLightest | 8.4 lb |
| Fabric | 100% recycled nylon main body, bottom and liner, DWR made without PFAS; bluesign product | 420D nylon, 100% recycled P600 (all materials PFC free) |
| Machine washable | Yes | No |
| Sizes | One size (adjustable torso) | One size (adjustable torso and hip belt) |
| Frame | Lightweight folding aluminum frame | Internal aluminum frame (per REI) |
| Storage | 36 L total; 23 L lower zippered compartment, large front panel compartment, lower side stretch mesh pockets, zippered hipbelt pockets, zipper stash pocket | 22L gear compartment with side zipper access |
Osprey Poco Premium
Osprey's Poco child carrier with an aluminum frame and 36 L of storage. The manual gives a 16-40 lb child range and a 48.5 lb total load, and says the child must sit upright unassisted and be at least 6 months old.
- 36 L storage
- Removable, machine-washable child cockpit per Osprey
- Aluminum tubing frame
- Heaviest Poco at 8.34 lb
- Highest price in the Poco line
Thule Sapling
Thule's mid-size hiking child carrier: 22 L of storage, adjustable torso and hip belt, 40 lb child limit and 48.5 lb total load per Thule.
- 22 L gear compartment
- Fully adjustable torso and hip belt
- Recycled nylon fabric
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Poco Premium or Sapling?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter?
The Poco Premium weighs 8.34 lb, versus 8.4 lb for the Sapling.
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