Trail Magik Kid Carrier

Good, simple gear, just feels over-priced

This was great for a hike with a 5 year old in a backpack carrier and a 1 year old in the front pouch. I had previously tried layering a separate front carrier underneath the backpack carrier, but the two strap systems got in each other's way. The Trail Magik solution felt much less kludgey, and if anything, carrying 2 kids might be easier than just one, because they counterbalance each other! I found mounting the top strap of the Trail Magik a bit lower on the backpack straps than suggested helped keep the load off my shoulders (availability of mounting points will vary by the design of your backpack). My main complaint is that while well-constructed, the cost felt rather price-gougey for a padded strip of nylon fabric with 4 straps and 2 carabiners. This is closer to the price I'd expect for a full backpack.

Almost everything about this is great. I just wish the top straps were easier to put on. Maybe carabiners instead of clips? Trying to clip and unclip with a child in the carrier is pretty difficult. I would just loosen the straps and take my son in and out but the straps are VERY difficult to tighten and loosen.

Love the concept. Have not tried it on the trail yet, in part, because the webbing is so stiff it is very difficult to tighten in order to get it adjusted appropriately. I am trying to work on the webbing little by little to loosen it up. Hoping it gets easier to adjust.