Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL
The Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL is rated for a child up to 48.5 lb, has 1 carry positions, and weighs 5.8 lb, per Deuter. The SL (women's fit) version of Deuter's lighter Kid Comfort Active, for wearers 158-178 cm tall.
- $280List price
- ?–48.5 lbChild weight
- 1Positions
- 5.84 lbCarrier weight
How the Kid Comfort Active SL stacks up
Against the 15 hiking and backpack carriers we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the 40 lb most hiking and backpack carriers list.
Within the typical range for hiking and backpack carriers (5.8 lb to 7.7 lb).
Within the typical range for hiking and backpack carriers ($269.99 to $390).
What sets the Kid Comfort Active SL apart
Measured against the 15 hiking and backpack carriers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Highest weight limitof the 14 hiking and backpack carriers with it published: 48.5 lb
- 4th lightestof the 13 hiking and backpack carriers with it published: 5.8 lb
Next to its closest matches
- phil&teds EscapeNext to it, the Kid Comfort Active SL is 8.5 lb higher limit; 0.2 lb lighter.
- Deuter Kid ComfortNext to it, the Kid Comfort Active SL is 1.3 lb lighter; $50 less.
- Kelty Journey PerfectFITNext to it, the Kid Comfort Active SL is 8.5 lb higher limit; 0.5 lb lighter; $19.90 less.
How the Kid Comfort Active SL carries
Deuter lists it for a child up to 48.5 lb.
| Kid Comfort Active SL, per Deuter | Hiking and backpack carriers that list it | |
|---|---|---|
| Back | Yes | 17 of 17 |
| Newborn use without an insert | No | 0 of 15 |
Listed features
- Lighter at about 5.8 lb
- Shorter fit range for smaller wearers
- Maker lists 22 kg child limit
Worth checking
- Smaller wearer height range
Where to buy the Kid Comfort Active SL
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Carrier use: see the AAP's baby carrier page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hiking carrier |
| List price | $280 |
| Child weight | Up to 48.5 lb |
| Newborn without insert | No |
| Carry positions | Back |
| Carrier weight | 5.84 lb |
| Fabric | 210D PA (polyamide) |
| Sizes | SL (women's fit); wearer body height 158-178 cm |
| Frame | Sturdy aluminum frame (Lite back system) |
| Storage | 12 liters |
Compare the Kid Comfort Active SL with
How each closest rival differs from the Kid Comfort Active SL, from the makers' specs.
- phil&tedsEscapeup to 40 lb1 positions$269.99
- 8.5 lb lower limit
- 0.2 lb heavier
- $10 less
- DeuterKid Comfortup to 48.5 lb1 positions$330
- 1.3 lb heavier
- $50 more
- KeltyJourney PerfectFITup to 40 lb1 positions$299.95
- 8.5 lb lower limit
- 0.5 lb heavier
- $19.90 more
- DeuterKid Comfort Active1 positions$280$280Compare side by side
Kid Comfort Active SL: questions answered
From Deuter's published specs, last checked 2026-11-08.
What weight is the Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL for?
The maker lists it for babies and children up to 48.5 lb. Carrier use: see the AAP's baby carrier page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Can you use the Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL with a newborn?
The maker says a newborn needs an infant insert or a different setting. Check the manual before using it with a newborn.
What positions does the Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL have?
Back. Some positions have their own minimum age or weight in the manual.
How much does the Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL weigh?
The carrier itself weighs 5.84 lb. The lightest hiking we track is the phil&teds Parade at 4.4 lb.
What's the difference between the Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL and the phil&teds Escape?
By the maker specs, the Kid Comfort Active SL carries up to 48.5 lb vs 40 lb, the Kid Comfort Active SL is lighter, the Escape lists for $10.01 less. See them side by side.
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More hiking and backpack carriers
- OspreyPoco SLTup to 40 lb1 positions$250
- OspreyPoco LTup to 40 lb1 positions$340
- DeuterKid Comfort Proup to 48.5 lb1 positions$390
- OspreyPoco (2023 series)up to 40 lb1 positions
- KeltyJourney PerfectFIT Signatureup to 40 lb1 positions$369.95
- ChiccoSmartSupport Backpack Carrierup to 40 lb1 positions$179.99
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-08. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.