Osprey Poco vs Osprey Poco SLT

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

Osprey Poco (2023 series)List price not published

Only the differences are shown.

Osprey Poco (2023 series)Osprey Poco SLT
TypeHiking carrierHiking carrier
List priceNot listed$250
Child weight16–40 lb16–40 lb
Newborn without insertNoNo
Carry positionsBackBack
Carrier weight7.69 lb4.72 lbLightest
Fabric100% recycled nylon main body, bottom and liner, DWR made without PFAS; bluesign product100% recycled nylon main body, bottom and liner; bluesign product
Machine washableNoNo
SizesOne sizeOne size
FrameLightweight folding aluminum framePatented lightweight stainless steel frame (folds)
Storage24 L total; 23 L lower zippered compartment, zipper stash pocket, open mesh hipbelt pockets22 L total; 17 L lower zippered compartment, zippered front panel pocket

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

Osprey Poco SLT

Osprey's lightest framed carrier, a stripped-back stainless steel frame pack with an open mesh hipbelt and an add-on sunshade.

  • 4.72 lb
  • Frame folds for travel
  • Top and side grab handles
  • Sunshade sold separately
  • Do not machine wash
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Poco (2023 series) or Poco SLT?

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

Which is lighter?

The Poco SLT weighs 4.72 lb, versus 7.69 lb for the Poco (2023 series).

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