Inspired by Drive Spirit Spica vs RideSafer Travel Vest Gen 5

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

Only the differences are shown.

Inspired by Drive Spirit SpicaRideSafer Travel Vest Gen 5
TypeAdaptive car seat, car bed, or vestAdaptive car seat, car bed, or vest
PriceInspired by Drive site: 'Starting at $1,654.97Not listed
How to get it (maker)Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescriptionNot listed
Model numberCSS-2400-SPICA, CSS-2401-SPICANot listed
Min. weight25 lbNot listed
Max. weight130 lbNot listed
Max. height66 inNot listed
SizesCSS-2400-SPICA = Plus-M without seat depth extender (29 lb); CSS-2401-SPICA = Plus-L with seat depth extender (33 lb); overall width 21.5 in, back height 28 in, seat depth 12 in / 16 inGen 6 list: Extra Small, Small, Large, Extra Large; Open Box list: XS (Gen 5), S (Gen 6), L (Gen 6), XL (Gen 5)
DimensionsOverall width 21.5, back height 28, seat depth 12 (M) or 16 (L)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 included2 positioning wedges, 13.25 x 7.75 x 4.75 inNot listed
Maker's warningsdesigned to accommodate a spica cast; low and wide side profile.Tether 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 Spica

Low, wide car seat that the maker says is designed to accommodate a spica cast, with positioning wedges.

  • Includes two wedges
  • 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