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Thule Sapling Elite Child Carrier Backpack

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Color Slate/Cobalt
Material Nylon
Brand Thule
Strap Type Shoulder Strap
Product Care Instructions Hand Wash Only

About this item

  • Safe and comfortable child carrier for hiking or daily activities
  • Fully adjustable backpanel and hipbelt create the perfect fit
  • Quick and easy transition between parents with simple fit adjustments
  • Removable backpack and large zippered compartment provide ample storage
  • Two quick access pockets on the hipbelt keep toys and snacks within reach
  • Plush, height adjustable seat and deployable sunshade for child comfort
  • Load stabilizer straps allow on-the-go adjustments for carrying comfort

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Thule Sapling Elite Child Carrier

Comfortable

Fully adjustable back panel and hipbelt provide a perfect fit and comfortable carry and make the transition between parents quick and easy

Safe for children

Plush, height adjustable, ergonomic seat efficiently distributes the child’s weight by providing inner thigh support

Great for storage

Mesh pockets, hydration reservoir sleeve, a removable backpack and a large zippered compartment store water, diapers, clothes, rain gear, and other essentials

Convenient

Keep essentials close at hand with two extra roomy zippered hipbelt pockets that store toys, snacks and gadgets

Bring your kids with you

Comfortable for parents

Fully adjustable back panel and hipbelt provide a perfect fit and comfortable carry and make the transition between parents quick and easy. Load stabilizer straps allow on-the-go adjustments to the backpack's center of gravity by pulling the child closer to the parent for a more comfortable carry.

Comfortable for kids

Deployable sunshade keeps your child cool and protected from the harsh sun. Removable stirrups let your little one rest their legs and readjust themselves on the trail.

Convenient for all

Easy access to pockets and storage allow you to bring all the essentials on your day trip.

Technical Specifications

  • Gender: Male & Female
  • Usage: Bring my kid
  • Materials: 201D Cordura Nylon, 420D Nylon
  • Height: 28.75"
  • Width: 12.25"
  • Depth 13.75"
  • Weight: 7.9 lb
  • Manufacturer Waranty: Limited Lifetime

Product Description

The Thule Sapling Elite is the ideal child carrier backpack for hiking on trails or exploring the city. Our backpack carriers are designed to give your child the best view along with a comfortable, secure ride. A fully adjustable back panel and hip belt creates the perfect fit and makes the transition from parent to parent quick and easy. Load stabilizer straps allow on-the-go adjustments for a more comfortable carry and a breathable back panel keeps you cool, even out on the trail. Store water, diapers, clothes and other essentials in the removable daypack or large zippered compartment. The child carrier also provides two roomy hip belt pockets to keep toys and snacks within reach. From the farmers market to the top of your favorite trail, enjoy the outdoors as a family with the Thule Sapling Elite Child Carrier Backpack.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
214 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, comfort, ease of use, and performance of the baby carrier. They mention that it's well constructed, feels solid, and will last a lifetime. That said, some appreciate the lightweight design and the fact that it secures the child in the seat. Overall, most are happy with the performance and convenience of the product.

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12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the baby carrier. They mention it's well-constructed, has a solid quality feel, and feels like it will last a lifetime. Some customers also say that it' a great hiking backpack.

"...The pack is well made, sturdy, has lots of storage, and securely fastens my child in the seat...." Read more

"...This is a great hiking backpack, our son loves it! He sits up high enough so that he can see around him and it is very comfortable to wear...." Read more

"Great material used in making this product. Very comfortable for various sized people...." Read more

"...Husband is a big guy and this pack fit well, felt sturdy, and the kid liked it also! Its nice that she sits up so high and has a better view...." Read more

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Customers like the comfort of the baby carrier. They mention it is very comfortable to wear, fits well, and the child likes it. The backpack is light weight, and secures the child in the seat. It has lots of storage and is easy to adjust.

"...pack is well made, sturdy, has lots of storage, and securely fastens my child in the seat...." Read more

"...It's apparently comfortable to ride in it as well because our son has fallen asleep on a couple of hikes now!..." Read more

"...She even fell asleep! It was extremely easy to adjust between myself and my husband (I'm 5'7", he's 6'4")...." Read more

"...I’m 6’4” and my wife is 5’8” and we can both easily adjust and wear comfortably. Plenty of storage...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the baby carrier easy to use. They mention that it's comfortable for the kids and convenient for parents.

"Very easy to use. Very durable material. Light weight...." Read more

"It's super comfortable for kids and very convenient for parents! We really love it! 5*!" Read more

"Great quality -- easy to use. Love all the features." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the baby carrier. They mention that it works well, is absolutely fantastic, and has incredible quality.

"...All in all, I thought it was great and it worked really well for the week we spent on the North Country Trail...." Read more

"Absolutely fantastic and incredible quality...." Read more

"Works as advertised." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the storage space provided by the baby carrier. They mention that it has plenty of storage.

"...The pack is well made, sturdy, has lots of storage, and securely fastens my child in the seat...." Read more

"...Plenty of storage. Only critique would be the separate shade is cumbersome to install/remove/store but the rest of the positives makeup for it...." Read more

"...And the pack holds a lot of stuff." Read more

If not for the defect/poor customer service it would be great.
1 Star
If not for the defect/poor customer service it would be great.
One star until my defective product is remedied. Details follow.I bought the Thule Sapling Elite after doing a good bit of digging into various brands/models. I liked the features of the Thule, and found a decent deal via Amazon. Overall I’m very happy with the Sapling Elite, however there was a manufacturing flaw with one of the foot harnesses. The harness is sewn to a plastic clasp that secures it to the pack, but upon adjusting the harness the stitching failed and it fell off with very little stress applied. I checked all other parts of the pack and everything seemed secure, so I gave it a few trial runs with my son, and was happy enough to go without the strap until I’d be able to talk to Thule and get a new part sent to me.This is where my satisfaction as a consumer plummeted. I called the Thule warranty number and was directed to file a claim via the website. I asked what the turnaround time would be, and was informed that because it’s their “busy season” I should not expect a reply for 7-10 business days. This is totally unacceptable given the nature of the product (my child’s safety), and the price of this pack ($300). When I voiced this to the customer service agent their reply amounted to “oh well”.I think that this issue will be resolved eventually, but if this is how Thule treats consumers who spend hundreds on their products, I’d HIGHLY recommend considering other comparable products (Osprey, Kelty, etc...). As of now, Thule will need to step up and make this right in an expedient fashion to maintain me as a customer. Regardless of the outcome, I’ll update my review as soon as this is resolved, and until then I’ll be hoping for the best.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
Got this for our summer camping trip. Our daughter is a tall 19 mos and has outgrown her other carrier. Husband is a big guy and this pack fit well, felt sturdy, and the kid liked it also! Its nice that she sits up so high and has a better view. And the pack holds a lot of stuff.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2016
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3.0 out of 5 stars Even when you order the darker backpack the light one gets shipped to you.
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018
So I gave it a three just because the color we chose was the dark one and we got the light one shipped to us. Not a big deal so that’s why we didn’t return it. But other than that my husband said he liked it. It felt confertable. And my son didn’t cry at all. He even fell asleep in it on our way down the hike.
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