we Love it!
Reviewer: Anonymous ,
Ellensburg, Wa
Date: May 02, 2008
My family loved this stroller/ backpack. We used it when my child was 3 months to 11 months, only because my child is a big boy and simply outgrew it. He got to be about 23 pounds and he is very tall, he would stretch out his body and it would make the wheels stop and stutter because he would step on them. The Item went EVERYWHERE with us and we used it more as a stroller. Nothing broke on it and we were the second family that had this item. So, I would say that it held up very well. As I'm about to give this away to a good friend of mine, I would definitely buy another one if I decide to have more children. It is definitely worth the money. My child was very comfortable in it, and it is easy to get the baby in and out of it.The wheels go fine on dirt, gravel and grass and it's small enough to go anywhere. Five stars for this invention!!!!!
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Functionality but limited durability
Reviewer: Anonymous ,
Louisville, KY
Date: April 02, 2007
We've used this backpack/stroller for about 14 months now and have mixed feelings about it. The functionality of this equipment is great with the option of stroller or backpack. It's ideal for smooth hiking trails with rugged sections where you need to convert to backpack. It also manuevered well as a stroller in rocky terrain initially. However, after about six months the aluminum stabilizer bar between rear wheels broke leaving us with limited use other than pavement/light gravel road use. The seat has been comfortable for our son from 3 months to present of 16 months. The wheels are a bit difficult to manuever now that he's heavier. I'd recommend this unit if you're like the conversion option; however, long-term durability is questionable. The backpack can be heavier than most standard backpack carriers if needed for longer hikes.
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carriers
Reviewer: Anonymous ,
rochester ny
Date: August 01, 2006
great concept, wheels stuck a lot. accessories too expensive and not easy to use. not very comfortable for either of my babies. and way too short period of use: one season max in multi seasonal states
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wheels system
Reviewer: Reynel Pacheco ,
San Pedro Sula Honduras
Date: July 25, 2006
wheels system is too weak need to be redesign to last more, also the retractable arms needs to hold better in position.
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Kelty Convertible
Reviewer: Anonymous ,
Richmond, VA
Date: July 18, 2006
The Kelty convertible was heaven sent on the vacation we recently took. The light weight material that it is made of was ideal for traveling. The width and how compact the stroller is proved to be an asset on the cruise ship (with its very narrow halls). We also felt blessed to have the convertible stroller when we ventured off the cruise ship to the beach. We simply converted the stroller to the backpack and walked on the beach with our son with us. Overall, we are glad to have invested in such a contraption. However, we found it difficult at times to control the wheels on the stroller.
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The best item we have purchased for our children!
Reviewer: Nicole ,
Fairmont, WV
Date: July 17, 2006
The Kelty Convertible is by far the best product we have purchased for our children. We have had the carrier for 3 years now and it is still working wonders. The fact that it transforms from a backpack carrier to a stroller is absolutely awesome. We take it camping and to the beach and use it even at the mall. It has several storage compartments and even a detachable backpack for snacks and diapers and such. My husband and I agree that this item is a must for every parent!!!!
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Warning: Used as a stroller, this backpack tips easily
Reviewer: Anonymous ,
New Hope, PA
Date: July 16, 2006
We used the backpack/stroller for a trip to the Grand Canyon, Zion & Bryce Canyons. It worked like a dream, especially in the airport when we switched quickly between modes depending on the situation (escalators needed in a hurry). Used as a stroller, it can tip VERY easily. Please be careful. We used the shade awning extensively in the desert heat. It worked great as our baby refused to wear hats. Cannot begin to tell you how may comments we got on this great product! We were able to transfer fairly easily between parents with radically different builds. Our baby was about 25 pounds when we did this trip. We never would have survived the trip without this pack. We used the stroller mode more than we thought as the National Parks were more accessible than anticipated. The pack was easy to get baby into and out of. We bought the stirrup accessory which we ended up feeling was unnecessary. This combination is great for a major trip when you don't have the luxury of taking both a stroller & a backpack. But at home, I use a regular stroller that is more stable and secure.
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Kelty Convertible
Reviewer: Anonymous ,
Long Island ,NY
Date: July 15, 2006
If you are a "gearhead" this is for you. Have used the carrier for weekends on Fire Island. The ability to carry our daughter and use as a stroller is invaluable when Ferries and sand are involved. Not the most comfortable stroller for long durations but I don't think thats what Kelty had in mind anyway.
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Kelty Convertible at Beach and Shopping
Reviewer: Mark and Peg Zeigler ,
Thurmont, MD
Date: March 07, 2006
We can not say enough about our Kelty Convertible stroller. My sister-in-law, a pediatric specialist, found ours at a closeout at a kids store in Philadephia last Christmas. She raved to us she found the perfect stroller for our then one-month old daughter. We were really unimpressed by it at first, and kept in hiatus until we decided to take it with us to the North Carolina Outer Banks this past May, since it took up less space in our SUV than our traditional Graco stroller. Once we got to the beach we realized what a wonderful product this Kelty stroller was. Not only was it easier for us to place our six-month old in it, but she enjoyed being taken all over the place. We received many curious looks, and favorable comments, with many of the people who stopped us to ask about this unusal stoller, asking us where we got ours. The Kelty Convertible is easy to maneuver, and can handle store aisles with ease. Many shop keepers we came in contact with remarked how they wished more parents of young children would go to this type of stroller. The only concern we had on ours is the wheels sometimes got caught sideways, especially if they were on softer surfaces. Our stroller also had no head cover for our daughter, which we compromised with plenty of sunscreen, sunglasses and a long brimmed hat. The beauty about the convertible is when we went to the beach, we converted our stroller into the backpack, and were able to walk on the beach as a family, without the hassles of trying to push the stroller through the sand. When we returned to the road, we converted back to the stroller with ease. The handles were also a big plus, and saved us when we were able to carry her up steps, and not have to walk out of our way to go places. We love our Kelty Convertible, and have already had some of our friends already purchasing Kelty products. Now, if only Kelty had a Double Convertible Stroller, that would be either front to front, or front to back. My wife is expecting our second child this fall, and we already plan to add another Kelty stroller to our inventory. We highly recommend any parents expecting, or with small children/infants to consider purchasing this product. It has been worth every penny, and then some.
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