Osprey Poco Premium

Q: What positions does the Osprey Poco Premium have?

Back. Some positions have their own minimum age or weight in the manual.

Q: Can you wash the Osprey Poco Premium?

Yes, the maker says it is machine washable. Follow the care label.

The Osprey Poco Premium is rated for a child up to 40 lb, has 1 carry positions, and weighs 8.3 lb, per Osprey. 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.

$450List price
16–40 lbChild weight
1Positions
8.34 lbCarrier weight

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How the Poco Premium 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.

Storage36 L

Above the typical range for hiking and backpack carriers (22 L to 26 L).

This one

12.5 Lmiddle 24 L36 L

Child weight limit40 lb4th highest weight limit of 14

The same as most hiking and backpack carriers (40 lb).

This one

40 lbmiddle 40 lb48.5 lb

Weight8.3 lb12th lightest of 13

Above the typical range for hiking and backpack carriers (5.8 lb to 7.7 lb).

This one

4.4 lbmiddle 6.4 lb8.4 lb

Price$45014th lowest price of 14

Above the typical range for hiking and backpack carriers ($269.99 to $390).

This one

$159.99middle $330$450

What sets the Poco Premium apart

Measured against the 15 hiking and backpack carriers we compare, from each maker's published specs.

Machine washable1 of the 7 hiking and backpack carriers with this listed have it
Highest list priceof the 14 hiking and backpack carriers that list it: $450
Weight: 8.3 lbabove the middle half of the 13 hiking and backpack carriers that publish it (5.8 lb to 7.7 lb)

Next to its closest matches

Thule SaplingNext to it, the Poco Premium is 14 L more storage; 0.1 lb lighter; $50.10 more; has machine washable (the Sapling doesn't).
Kelty Journey PerfectFIT EliteNext to it, the Poco Premium is 10 L more storage; 1.1 lb heavier; $50.10 more.
Kelty Journey PerfectFIT SignatureNext to it, the Poco Premium is 10 L more storage; $80.10 more.

How the Poco Premium carries

Osprey lists it for a child from 16 lb up to 40 lb.

	Poco Premium, per Osprey	Hiking and backpack carriers that list it
Back	Yes	17 of 17
Newborn use without an insert	No	0 of 15

Listed features

36 L storage
Removable, machine-washable child cockpit per Osprey
Aluminum tubing frame

Worth checking

Heaviest Poco at 8.34 lb
Highest price in the Poco line

Where to buy the Poco Premium

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good to know

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

	Osprey Poco Premium
Type	Hiking carrier
List price	$450
Child weight	16–40 lb
Newborn without insert	No
Carry positions	Back
Carrier weight	8.34 lb
Fabric	100% recycled nylon main body, bottom and liner, DWR made without PFAS; bluesign product
Machine washable	Yes
Sizes	One size (adjustable torso)
Frame	Lightweight folding aluminum frame
Storage	36 L total; 23 L lower zippered compartment, large front panel compartment, lower side stretch mesh pockets, zippered hipbelt pockets, zipper stash pocket

Compare the Poco Premium with

How each closest rival differs from the Poco Premium, from the makers' specs.

ThuleSaplingup to 40 lb1 positions$399.95
- 14 L less storage
- 0.1 lb heavier
- $50.10 less
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KeltyJourney PerfectFIT Eliteup to 40 lb1 positions$399.95
- 10 L less storage
- 1.1 lb lighter
- $50.10 less
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KeltyJourney PerfectFIT Signatureup to 40 lb1 positions$369.95
- 10 L less storage
- $80.10 less
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DeuterKid Comfort Proup to 48.5 lb1 positions$390
- 8.5 lb higher limit
- 0.5 lb lighter
- $60 less
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Ask the meadow

Poco Premium: questions answered

From Osprey's published specs, last checked 2026-11-08.

What weight is the Osprey Poco Premium for?

The maker lists it for babies and children 16 to 40 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 Osprey Poco Premium 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 Osprey Poco Premium have?

Back. Some positions have their own minimum age or weight in the manual.

How much does the Osprey Poco Premium weigh?

The carrier itself weighs 8.34 lb. The lightest hiking we track is the phil&teds Parade at 4.4 lb.

Can you wash the Osprey Poco Premium?

Yes, the maker says it is machine washable. Follow the care label.

What's the difference between the Osprey Poco Premium and the Thule Sapling?

By the maker specs, the Poco Premium is lighter, the Sapling lists for $50.05 less. See them side by side.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

More hiking and backpack carriers

OspreyPoco LTup to 40 lb1 positions$340
KeltyJourney PerfectFITup to 40 lb1 positions$299.95
DeuterKid Comfortup to 48.5 lb1 positions$330
phil&tedsEscapeup to 40 lb1 positions$269.99
DeuterKid Comfort Active1 positions$280$280
OspreyPoco SLTup to 40 lb1 positions$250

Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-08. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.