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Thule Sapling Baby Backpack

About This Item

A child carrier backpack with an innovative, machine washable child seat that provides complete leg support to maximize comfort on any adventure.

Features:

  • The ventilated sitting area keeps your child cool, and the innovative ErgoRide child seat provides complete under-leg support for maximum comfort on long trips without the need for the stirrups used on traditional carriers
  • Fully adjustable torso and hip belt provide a perfect fit, a comfortable carry and quick transition from parent to parent
  • Fully removable, machine washable ErgoRide child seat and drool pad for easy clean up
  • Dual access lets you load your child from the top or the side panel opening
  • A deployable UPF 50 sunshade protects your child and keeps it cool
  • Easily access the 22L gear compartment while wearing the pack through convenient side zippers
  • Fully ventilated backpanel keeps parent comfortable and cool
  • This carrier is made of recycled polyester and free from PFCs, chemicals that can be harmful to the environment
  • Hydration compatible design features drink tube exit port in the gear compartment (reservoir sold separately)
  • Brand : Thule
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Style : 3204538
  • Web ID: 21THUUSPLNGCHLDCRCTP
  • SKU: 21949948

REVIEWS

4.7
94%
Recommended

41 Reviews

Verified Purchase

Comfortable Backpack

Used it few times now. It works well. Easy to load baby in, just make sure to open all the buckles including behind the shoulders. That makes loading them in quite smooth. Convenient to adjust the size between users. Very good baby shade, better than some competitors. Enough storage for a short summer hikes, but consider getting an extra pack attachment. Take hiking poles as with the baby your centre of gravity is really high up and it makes you feel a bit unstable. You’re probably not used to it. All those packs don’t feel like your regular hiking backpacks.

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Thule Sapling Backpack

This is now my go to baby shower gift. Great for the active couple. They will be able to hike with there baby for 4 years with this backpack. Then they can use it with their next child. The gift that keeps on giving! Great quality product!

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Perfect For A Hike

I bought this a few months ago and absolutely love it! My son is comfortable enough in it to fall asleep while I hike, it has SO MANY pockets, and it isn't too heavy.

The Best Baby Carrier For Hiking

Have tried a couple of carriers from different brands. Thule sapling is the best one! Our baby likes it. I'm super happy with its design, even though it's not the finalist of IF design.

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Good Buy

Good quality and confortable! Worth to buy!defenetl recommend

Favorite Baby Gear

We go to amusement parks, long rucks, hikes, family walks etc, and we use this each time. There is so much storage, we packed snacks, diapers, wipes, bottles of water, our wallets, phones, and still had some room. My daughter has used this for the last two years, and she gets excited to get in it. My husband and I take turns on rides at amusement parks and we easily switch the carrier without issue. It is well balanced, and when adjusted correctly, it should not cause discomfort.

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Great For Baby

My baby seems extremely comfortable in the carrier. She is 8 months old and we’ve been using it for the past month. I believe the way the carrier is designed is optimal for babies comfort compared to other carriers. She is in a very comfortable seating position compared to other carriers where babies are in a more upright position. The carrier also has a very sturdy build. It looks and feels very high quality. However I do unfortunately have a complaint. I am rather petite. I mesure about 5’5 and weight 110 lbs. I feel like I can’t quite get the carrier to fit me perfectly. I would need the hip straps to tighten just a little more and the sliding back portion to reach a little lower. I feel like the carrier was mostly designed for men and also fits girls of a more regular build….which is very annoying. A lot of women are my size and we should be able to carry our babies comfortably and enjoy a hike together!

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Light

Fast shipping, strong and light material, we're happy, the baby too so it à win win!

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So Comfortable For Baby And Parent

Purchased this for my second child after debating for some time, so glad that we did. The difference between this and other carriers for both baby (use it for almost 2 year old & 8 month old) and wearer comfort is impressive, as with all our Thule products the engineering and thought that goes into them is unmatched.

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Love It

Just hiked 30km over a few days on recent trip to Jasper with my giant 21 lbs 6 months old and this backpack is awesome. Comfy for both me and bubs. Love that it has a wide seat and washable parts. Baby was cozy even in cold and rain. Additional rain cover is great for both rain and cold alpine winds.

Amazing Carrier!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We all love this carrier! Mom, dad, baby and toddler. It accomodates both our 35 lb 3-year old and 22 lb 1-year old with ease. It's a versatile product which has become a staple in our family's outdoor life.

My All Time Favorite Child Carrier!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've used several hiking packs over the years, but the Thule Sapling is my very favorite! I've hiked countless miles with it, and have been using it 2-3 times a week for the last 12 months for my 18month old. Here's what makes it stand out from my last child carrier packs: - COMFORT: This is HUGE. My last child carrier would give me large welts on my hips when carrying a heavy child for longer than 6-7 miles. Last summer I had some long back to back days carrying my heavy child for 14-16 miles each day. I was worried.. but no welts! Also, I believe the cockpit of this is more comfortable than the other types of cockpits on the market. My little guy seems happier to be in here for longer periods of time than in other carriers. The adjustable fit of the pack also accommodates my very tall husband and my frame as well. Side Openings: The sides of this pack TOTALLY open, to allow for bigger feet/boots to fit. This is different from other packs we've tried! I no longer have to struggle to fit in boots (even ski boots!) of my kiddo no that he's in bigger shoes. Packs Down: This pack is so easy to travel with- it packs down totally flat! LOVE THIS. I can't rave about this pack enough! I've been carrying kids almost non-stop for the last 8+ years- I wish I would've had this exact pack from the very beginning.

A Must For Families On The Go!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Thule Sapling was the perfect pack for us to carry our little one on hikes, vacation, through the airport, anywhere when we needed to be hands free but bring her along! We tried a few other backpacks and I think this was the most comfortable for her and us! The storage in the back was great for trips and the sunshade protected her on hot days. Highly recommend!

One Of My Favorite Baby Item Purchases!

My husband and I have loved going on hikes together for years and years, then we had our little one and thought our hiking days were behind us for awhile…not with this! This carrier has been awesome! We used it last summer and fall on many hikes and it worked perfectly-uphill, downhill, 5 miles, 10 miles (haven’t tried it for more yet but plan to). I usually carry our little one (figure it’d also help me kick some of that baby weight) and have no issues. It’s a workout of course but Ive found this to be a very comfortable carrier. It’s super light and easy to toss into a trunk and it’s got very ample storage space. It fits all my and babys essentials as well as our lunchbox and my camelbak. It even has the loops/straps in the right places on the backpack straps for camelbaks/water pack hoses which I love! It gives little ones a great vantage point during hikes and it’s definitely a conversation starter when you run into other hikers on the trails! People couldn’t help but smile and/or say hi. Our little one loves being in this, coos and babbles happily the whole time. We’ve only used it for 2 seasons so far but I can’t wait to break it out again when the weather warms up a little soon! Definitely recommend this, it is one of my favorite baby item purchases for sure. Another winning item from Thule!

Verified Purchase

Thule Sapling - Pretty Great

This has become our new stroller, it's that versatile. Our toddler loves sitting in it for extended periods of time so it seems extremely comfortable. The way the seat is shaped moves their hips forward into a more ergonomic seated position. The pack does not have foot stirrups like I have seen with others, but because of the position of the legs I don't think it's necessary. There is tons of storage space that is easy to access without help and I appreciate how adjustable it is because both my partner and I can pass it back and forth without delays for strap fittings. My only qualm with the pack is the side sleeves. In order to get your child in and out you have to take these apart each time. They're a struggle to slide back in and buckle up, especially so if the pack is heavy or full of child. All in all though I would highly recommend, we've been renting various brands for ages and I'm so happy we finally decided to purchase.

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