Child Carrier Guide / Osprey Poco limits
Osprey Poco, Poco LT and Poco Premium weight limits
Osprey lists the same child limits for the Poco, Poco LT and Poco Premium. The child weighs 7.3 to 18 kg (16 to 40 lb), is at least 6 months old and sits upright unassisted. The maximum load is 22 kg (48.5 lb) for child, gear and carrier combined.
Quick facts
- Models
- Poco, Poco LT, Poco Premium
- Child weight
- 7.3 to 18 kg (16 to 40 lb)
- Minimum age
- 6 months, sitting upright unassisted
- Maximum load
- 22 kg (48.5 lb) for child, gear and carrier combined
- Carrier weight
- 2.52 to 3.79 kg
- Adult torso length
- 38 to 53 cm (15 to 21 in)
- Test standards
- EN 13209-1:2022 and ASTM F2549-22
Child weight, load and age limits
| Carrier | Child minimum | Child maximum | Maximum load | Age | Carrier weight | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Poco | 7.3 kg (16 lb) | 18 kg (40 lb) | 22 kg (48.5 lb)child, gear and carrier combined | 6 months | 3.49 kg | 24 L |
| Osprey Poco Premium | 7.3 kg (16 lb) | 18 kg (40 lb) | 22 kg (48.5 lb)child, gear and carrier combined | 6 months | 3.79 kg | 36 L |
| Osprey Poco LT | 7.3 kg (16 lb) | 18 kg (40 lb) | 22 kg (48.5 lb)child, gear and carrier combined | 6 months | 2.52 kg | 25 L |
Source: Osprey owner's manuals and product page, linked under Sources.
Gear allowance
Osprey's manual sets the 22 kg maximum for "child, gear and pack weight combined". The gear allowance is 22 kg minus the carrier weight minus the child's weight. With an 18 kg child, the Poco LT (2.52 kg) allows 1.48 kg of gear. The Poco Premium (3.79 kg) allows 0.21 kg.
| Gear allowed | Child 9 kg | Child 12 kg | Child 15 kg | Child 18 kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poco | 9.51 kg | 6.51 kg | 3.51 kg | 0.51 kg |
| Poco Premium | 9.21 kg | 6.21 kg | 3.21 kg | 0.21 kg |
| Poco LT | 10.48 kg | 7.48 kg | 4.48 kg | 1.48 kg |
Calculated: 22 kg minus carrier weight minus child weight. Source: Osprey owner's manuals. Carrier weights include the sunshade.
Adult fit
All three models list a torso length of 38 to 53 cm (15 to 21 in). The Poco hipbelt fits 66 to 127 cm (26 to 50 in). The Poco Premium hipbelt fits 69 to 127 cm (27 to 50 in). The Poco product page lists 6 in (15 cm) of torso adjustment.
Age and sitting rule
Osprey's manual states: "Do not use carrier with child less than six months old." It also states: "Do not use carrier if child cannot sit upright unassisted." The same warnings cover the Poco, Poco LT and Poco Premium.
The manufacturer's current manual sets the limits for each carrier. A pediatrician answers questions about whether a child is ready to ride in one.
Sources
- Osprey: Poco product page
- Osprey: Poco and Poco Premium owner's manual (PDF at Aventure Nordique)
- Osprey: Poco LT owner's manual (PDF at Aventure Nordique)
- Basecamp Gear: Osprey Poco LT listing
Basecamp Gear lists the same child weight range and maximum load for the Poco LT. The owner's manuals are Osprey's own PDFs, hosted by the store Aventure Nordique.
The other manufacturers are in the carrier limits table.