Sapling Child Carrier Backpack

4.7 (41)
$380.00
Color:Black
LOYALLISTS GET FREE SHIPPING! Sign Up
LOYALLISTS: No minimum EVERYONE ELSE: $150 or more
PLUS, FREE RETURNS! Info/Exclusions
Offers & Perks

Product Details

Web ID: 5447989

Set Includes

• Child carrier backpack, sunshade

  • Features

    • A child carrier backpack with an innovative, machine-washable child seat that provides complete leg support to maximize comfort on any adventure
    • A child carrier that gives you the freedom to move
    • Comfort is key when you are out with your kids, so Thule created one of the most comfortable backpacks on the market
    • Thule calls the unique child seat system ErgoRide, it provides complete support underneath the child's legs to disperse their weight. The result? Longer hikes in comfort and no need for the stirrups that are used on most carriers. Compared to stirrups, this child seat ensures your child's legs are supported even when they kick or move around
    • Easy to wear, easy to use. The lightweight Thule Sapling is super comfortable for parents to wear on long hikes, too. The fully adjustable torso and hip belt provide a perfect fit and the carrier is easy to switch between parents on your trip
    • Also, the opening of the side panel makes it easy to get a squirming child in and out of the carrier. The convenient side zippers let you easily access the 22L gear compartment while wearing the pack • 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
    • Hydration compatible design features drink tube exit port in the gear compartment (reservoir sold separately)
    • Designed so you easily can add on accessories for e.g. additional storage or weather protection (each sold separately)

  • Specifications

    • Suitable for children from 9 months - 5 years, up to 40 pounds
    • Compatible with the following (sold separately): Sapling Rain Cover, Sapling Sling Pack
    • Manufacturer's lifetime limited liability warranty

  • Features

  • Materials & Care

    • 100% nylon
    • Spot clean; child seat: machine wash

  • Shipping & Returns

    • Our Normal Gift Boxing is not available for this item.
    • California and Minnesota customers call 1-800-777-0000 for free shipping information.
    For complete details, see our Shipping and Returns policies.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7/5

41 star ratings & reviews

Write a review
80.5% of reviews have 5 stars
33
14.6% of reviews have 4 stars
6
2.4% of reviews have 3 stars
1
0.0% of reviews have 2 stars
0
2.4% of reviews have 1 star
1

17 customer images

  • Sunshade chafing the back of my head
  • Head with fram right behind. I lowered ger a bit after the photo to improve the position, but still an issue.
  • Idea for bottle holder pocket position, as an addon pocket
  • Idea for bottle holder position
41 reviews
Andrey
3 months ago
from Squamish, BC

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.

Recommends this product

Customer review from thule-us-ca

SuzP
1 year ago
from AL

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!

Recommends this product

Customer review from thule-us-ca

Kenz
1 year ago
from Indiana

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.

Recommends this product

Customer review from thule-us-ca

fzhang1213
2 years ago
from Saskatoon, SK

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.

Recommends this product

  • Photo from fzhang1213
  • Photo from fzhang1213

Customer review from thule-us-ca

Dav chap
2 years ago

Good buy

Good quality and confortable! Worth to buy!defenetl recommend

Recommends this product

Customer review from thule-us-ca

AshP
2 years ago
from Orlando, FL

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.

Recommends this product

Customer review from thule-us-ca

Walty
2 years ago
from Montréal

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!

Recommends this product

Customer review from thule-us-ca

Yanb
2 years ago
from Valleyfield

Light

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

Recommends this product

Customer review from thule-us-ca