Be Mindful On The Go | Baby Backpack Carrier for Hiking with Kids | Toddler Carrier for Kids and Hiking with Baby | All Black Backpack Carrier for a Baby or Toddler

As much as it pains me to say it, my toddler has outgrown my soft structured carrier. Not size-wise, because she's tiny, but she is no longer at a stage in the baby-wearing game where she's content to be kangaroo-carried down the trails. She wants to be on my back, she wants to be able to see what's going on, and she wants to be comfortable. This carrier delivers all of that and more. When we received the carrier, I was impressed with the packaging. The box was sturdy, and the handy duffel bag included for easy transportation of the carrier itself is a plus. My two-year-old Kai eagerly assisted with the opening and inspection of our new carrier, excitedly exclaiming, "My seat! My new black seat!" I was immediately impressed with the weight and durability of the carrier. When I stood it up in our living room and put Kai in it, it didn't tip or wobble. The buckles clicked into place easily enough and I didn't need to read a novel to figure out how to safely carry my child in it. The harness within the seat gave me peace of mind right off the bat as I hoisted her up and swung her around onto my back. ATTN: Any mama who has ever tried to load a feral toddler for a back carry in a Tula - This thing will change your life. Up and on. No stress. Although I don't plan to try it, I'm pretty sure you could literally hold this carrier upside down with your babe buckled in safe and tight. The main shoulder straps and buckles are easily adjustable. In our house, we have two adults who will be using the carrier. One is 5'3 and 120 lbs and the other is 5'7 and 200 lbs. In seconds, the carrier easily adjusts for a perfect fit on either body. The taller the better for this carrier, too. It rests comfortably wherever it falls, though; we didn't run into any difficulty. Our maiden excursion with the carrier involved cordwalk and off-trail hiking through forests and dunes along Lake Michigan. Kai was excited to be in her seat, and there are plenty of secure pockets to hold keys, phones, cash and first aid necessities. When we stopped to snack and rest, we propped the carrier wherever, on a variety of terrains. It didn't tip, it didn't sink and Kai wasn't desperate to climb out of it and run amok. The included hydration system is a godsend. It fits nicely right into the insulated pocket at the back of the carrier and beverages stay cold. It would also fit in the pocket near baby's belly, if that works better. We kept our cards and keys in there, though. Beneath baby's seat, there's a spacious zippered compartment containing a fold-out pad. Kai is potty trained, but I imagine the pad would be an amazing changing pad in a pinch. It would also work if you needed to stand the carrier on dubious ground, such as mud or sharp grass that you didn't want baby's feet to touch. Our girl was happy to sit on it in the sand at the beach. That compartment is big enough to also hold a pro-sized DSLR and a couple of apples. True story. After miles of uphill, downhill and soft sand hiking on a humid 90-degree afternoon, I decided to marry this carrier. My shoulders did not hurt. My back did not hurt. I felt the air flow was adequate to keep Kai and I from sweating all over one another. We were thirsty and the hydration system delivered. She wasn't able to wiggle free or jump out, and when she dozed off, the padded surrounds made a good pillow. The sun shade does its job, but we opted not to use it for long. We typically don't use them on our strollers, either, but if you are sun shade fans, it will do its job! There is no need to spend two or three times this price point on a more expensive carrier. This carrier does everything you'll need it to and more. At the end of your adventure, give it a shake to get the sand off, fold it up flat and put it in the duffel bag. It stows quick and easy, so you can spend less time messing with cleanup and more time eating Thai food. #treatyourself

After looking for a carrier for almost 3 months to take my son's on while we hike and do other activities I stumbled across this gem. It's a relatively new product so I had to take a chance since the reviews were limited. I received this via 2 day shipping from Amazon and it was shipped in an Amazon box which held the mindful box inside. The product arrived undamaged and well packed. First impression was great, straps were easy to adjust and childs seat was padded well for long walks. Easy for one person load the child and strap in without assistance. While we were planning on taking the kids hiking this past weekenk, my father wanted to walk around the swap meet instead. So we proceeded with a nearly 90 minute walk with my 3 1/2 year that weighs 37 pounds on my back. My son never complained and mentioned he enjoyed being carried. I recommend that users secure the belt around your waist tightly to lessen the pressure on you shoulders. Definitely recommend this product especially at this price point. Also really liked the minor details like having (Love) embroidered on the he child's head support, carrier bag for storage and an attachable umbrella

I purchased this for my Son-in-Law to pack their toddler in. Although it was very comfortable for our grand daughter, the interior straps fell apart after about 5 outings.

Wow. After researching backpacks that cost twice as much (Osprey, mainly), I decided on this backpack as it looked well constructed, had all of the features I was seeking, and was priced much lower. So when I opened up the bag and felt the quality of the materials/construction, I was extremely pleased that I had selected this newcomer over the "fancier" incumbents. Highly recommended. Pros: Weight - Don't know exact weight specs but felt comparable to the Osprey I tried on at REI, which is to say very light. I could definitely see myself taking LO on an all day hike with this pack Features - Built in water pouch (like a Camelbak), sun (and rain!) shield, pockets on the waistband, and washable head/face rest. Ease - While I love how new gear I purchase is feature-laden, I don't have the time/energy (as a dad) to learn new tricks. Everything should be intuitive and the Be Mindful pack over-delivers here. There's even large font to show you which way to adjust straps and S/M/L/XL in bold lettering too. Value - half the price of comparable backpacks and the quality is on par Cons Color - Nothing wrong with this black but it would be great if there were other less sun-absorbing colors (prefer blue or tan!) as we're here in 7k feet altitude.

I decided to go with this model because of the price. I'm happy with my purchase. The quality is good, and it's pretty comfortable. I think if you are trying to save money on one of these things you should definitely give this one a shot. We have taken it on the trails behind our house and it works great. We purchased it for summer when we will be taking a few family camping/hiking trips and we are so excited! Our daughter is 11 months right now and she loves being in it.

Ok product does what it is supposed to do. The kids enjoy riding in it. I have been disappointed by the quality. Specifically the waist buckle it broke the third day and I had t buy a replacement.

This product is amazing. It has all the bells and whistles (there’s literally a built-in whistle). It’s extra cushiony in all the right places. It’s very adjustable for mom/dad sizes and baby sizes. There’s a ton of easily accessible storage. It includes a changing pad, 3 L water storage, insulated pocket, sun shade, rain guard, and kickstand. Plus the storage bag of course. The very soft Love headrest is removable for easy cleaning. It’s also very light and collapses to about 8 inches wide! Very happy with this buy even if it was a tiny bit expensive. Can’t wait to take on the trails and see how truly comfortable it is.

I typically don't write reviews but was hoping to help others out that may be considering buying this pack. I bought this for my husband as a Father's Day gift and he was ecstatic. Overall it is super comfortable, the fit was great, and we loved all of the add-ons (sun shade, rain cover, travel bag, etc.). On our THIRD use of this backpack, my husband went to strap our son in and the buckle snapped right off of the strap. The quality of the buckles (at least on our pack) was very low and we were very disappointed. We loved the price on this pack and opted for this rather than a more expensive, "name brand" pack but now with this happening, we will spend the money to buy a nicer quality pack. Two stars (one for the adds-ons/price and one for the comfort).