ITEM# 210102-TH

Thule Sapling Elite Child Carrier - Dark Shadow

This item is discontinued.
Description
Thule's Sapling Elite child carrier safely and comfortably carries your precious cargo while on the trail and effortlessly transitions between parents with simple torso and hipbelt adjustments. And with premium features like a child viewing mirror, removable backpack and roomy hipbelt pockets, you and your child will never want to leave the trail.
  • Fully adjustable back panel and hipbelt provide a perfect fit and comfortable carry and make the transition between parents quick and easy
  • Mesh pockets, hydration reservoir sleeve, a removable backpack and a large zippered compartment store water, diapers, clothes, rain gear, and other essentials
  • Keep essentials close at hand with two extra roomy zippered hipbelt pockets that store toys, snacks and gadgets
  • Mirror lets you monitor your precious cargo
  • 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
  • Deployable sunshade keeps your child cool and protected from the harsh sun
  • Plush, height adjustable, ergonomic seat efficiently distributes the child?s weight by providing inner thigh support
  • Dual access loading allows you to load your child from the top or side of the carrier
  • Removable stirrups let your little one rest their legs and readjust themselves on the trail
  • Breathable back panel provides padding and support at critical contact points, allowing air to circulate around your back, keeping you cool
Specifications:
  • Material: 210D Cordura Nylon | 420D Nylon
  • Height: 28.75 in
  • Width: 12.25 in
  • Depth: 13.75 in
Product Reviews
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5 Reviews
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Glaser1975
Italy
Verified Buyer
3+ Years and 300+ Miles
May 13, 2021
Used this product with my daughter since she was 6 months old. Excellent and worth the price. Used for hiking, tourism, shopping, and bicycling.
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Theoceangal17
Calgary, AB
Verified Buyer
There needs to be a safety release on both sides.
March 3, 2021
After a freak accident involving a squirrel and dog I was spun around causing the baby to slide down onto one side of the carrier. Two of us tried frantically to release the baby but he was stuck. We literally had to turn him upside down and shake him out. So please add a safety release on both sides like the little yellow buckle featured in the photograph. Also the metal legs are pretty useless since they do not go back far enough. Love the carrier otherwise.
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KD
Mansfield PA
Verified Buyer
Adventure awaits
May 14, 2020
This is such a great pack! My partner and I can easily switch between the two of us as adjustment is very simple! Has a lot of bells and whistles and our little guy falls asleep in in pretty much every time we use it! Very well made! We love and trust Thule brand for our outdoor adventure needs!
LT
undisclosed
Awesome product. Super easy to use. My kid loves it.
March 3, 2020
Awesome product.
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GRITS N.
undisclosed
Great Backpack w/a few flaws
March 3, 2020
So far we are loving the backpack. Our babe, 14 months old, just did her first 4 miler in it and seemed to really love it. She was comfortable and happy the whole time even dozing off for a bit. After borrowing an Osprey child backpack from a friend, we opted for the Thule thanks to a few good reviews I'd read. I have a just a few comments/recommendations for improvement:

(1) Shoulder Straps for Child the snaps are put on the front down low. This makes it darn near impossible to snap her in easily. They get pushed down when she gets in and I had to dig around for the front clip which caused her to squirm and cry. Why put it there? Seems like a bad place and really problematic to attach and quickly adjust.
(2) Sun Shade why make this so hard? You can't just slide it up and clip the front (we borrowed an Osprey and loved how easy the sun shade was to put up).
(3) Front Pockets LOVE how big the front pockets are these are actually usable...THANK YOU! With that in mind though, why not one that could carry a water bottle? I know there's a bladder holder, but I couldn't carry a water bottle (easily accessible to me, the wearer) while hiking. I didn't love that I don't always want to carry a water bladder.

None of these are utter dealbreakers we will keep the pack. I love how easily adjustable the pack is for my husband and I. I am pretty disappointed though in the child Shoulder Straps. It's close to a deal breaker, but it will just take some getting used to.
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Customer Q&A
1 Question & 1 Answer
Linnea Voss
from Northwest Ohio asked:
August 10, 2020
What is the weight limit?
Per Thule: 48 lbs.


Submitted by: Albee Baby on August 10, 2020