Baby Carriers

Macpac's baby carriers are made with the same superb care and attention to detail as their Rucksacks. The results are robust baby carriers that are comfortable both for those carrying them and those sitting in them, and that will surely become family heirlooms of the future.

Backpack type baby carriers are not suitable for children under six months of age as they have trouble supporting their necks for long periods prior to this age. They are never suitable for high mountain activities for two reasons. Firstly a small baby sitting still feels the cold considerably more than a fully grown adult toiling uphill carrying a small baby. Secondly if the adult stumbles and slips a baby is considerably more prone to damage than the adult (consider using trekking poles to prevent stumbles). Ski-ing with a baby carrier is definitely a no-no and is banned in most ski resorts.

A child can be carried in a backpack until they are prepared to walk, though in the case of some lazier individuals you may not be prepared to wait that long - they can get very heavy!

Macpac baby carriers do not come with legs to turn them into high-chairs. This is because it is quite easy for babies to knock such chairs over simply by swinging their weight around. We suggest that if you would like the carrier to be freestanding for lengthy periods then you consider taking with you a long 120cm sling and a screwgate karabiner and then you can attach one of the haul loops to a tree or fence etc so that the carrier cannot be knocked over.

Macpac - Possum

£159.99

Superb baby carrier. Its most important feature is an easily adjustable back that means it can be instantly adjusted between two partners of unequal height. Standard size (size 2) fits most adults up to 6' 3" and down to 5'. Suitable for children from about 6 months until they are too heavy.

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Macpac - Vamoose (includes Rainbow and Sombrero)

£219.99

The only carrier better than a Possum is a Vamoose! All the features of the Possum but also includes the last word in luxury padded hipbelts, zip off rear mini-rucksack (so one of you can dash off to Boots for more Pampers and babywipes etc). The Vamoose also includes a Rainbow & Sombrero raincover system at no extra charge. Suitable for children from about 6 months until they are too heavy.

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Macpac - Rainbow & Sombrero

£44.99

The Sombrero is a sunshade/showerguard that fits simply to the Possum or the Vamoose and stores inside either. Includes a fold away clear face-rainguard. The Rainbow is a complete raincover for either the Possum or the Vamoose - it must be used in conjunction with Sombrero.

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