Inspired by Drive Spirit Plus vs RideSafer Travel Vest Gen 5

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

Only the differences are shown.

Inspired by Drive Spirit PlusRideSafer Travel Vest Gen 5
TypeAdaptive car seat, car bed, or vestAdaptive car seat, car bed, or vest
PriceInspired by Drive site: 'Starting at $4,345.97Not listed
How to get it (maker)Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescriptionNot listed
Model numberCSS-2400M, CSS-2400L, CSS-2401M, CSS-2401L (with color suffixes) per Drive shopNot listed
Min. weight25 lbNot listed
Max. weight130 lbNot listed
Max. height66 inNot listed
SizesPlus Medium (product weight 30 lb, seat depth 12 in, 16 in with extender, inside seat width 17 in front / 15 in back) and Plus Large (33 lb, same depth, inside seat width 19 in front / 15 in back); overall width 21.5 in, back height 28 in, shoulder width 18 inGen 6 list: Extra Small, Small, Large, Extra Large; Open Box list: XS (Gen 5), S (Gen 6), L (Gen 6), XL (Gen 5)
DimensionsBoth sizes: overall width 21.5, back height 28, seat depth 12 (16 with extender)Not listed
Crash test (maker)Not listedThe RideSafer is tested as a harness as prescribed by FMVSS 213.
Standards (maker)Not listedmeets or exceeds Federal standards in FMVSS 213, including updates
What's includedPackage includes hip and trunk supports, abductor and seat depth extenderNot listed
Maker's warningsNot listedTether required if using the vest with a lap-only belt. Large can be used with a lap-only belt; XL only with a lap and shoulder belt. Fit note: lap portion should lie on the lap. it cannot attest to products not labeled RideSafer.

Inspired by Drive Spirit Plus

Open-shell car seat with swing-away hip and trunk supports, in medium and large.

  • Five colors
  • No age limit stated

RideSafer Travel Vest Gen 5

  • FMVSS 213 testing
  • Sold directly by the maker
  • Page mixes Gen 5 and Gen 6 information