The Osprey Poco™ Child Carrier Range
The Poco™ series is our dedicated child backpack carriers collection, designed to support active families from the newborn stage through to toddler adventures. The range includes ergonomic soft carriers for everyday carrying from birth, and fully featured framed child carriers for family hiking, travel and outdoor exploration once your child can support their own head.
The Poco™ family includes two distinct carrier types:
- Poco™ Soft Child Carriers - ergonomic soft-structured carriers designed for use from birth, offering multiple carry positions as your child grows.
- Poco™ Framed Child Carriers - backpack-style carriers with a supportive aluminium frame, suitable from approximately 9 months onwards when your child can comfortably support their own head.
The range is complemented by Poco™ changing packs and accessories, including changing bags, changing pads, raincovers and travel cases, helping parents stay organised wherever the day leads.
What Makes Osprey Poco™ Child Carriers Different?
Every Poco™ child carrier and accessory is built with our commitment to comfort, durability and responsible manufacturing:
- Fully framed and padded cockpit (framed carriers) - surrounds the child seat with soft contact surfaces, an anatomically shaped fit and ventilated side panels for enhanced comfort and security.
- Adjustable child seat height (framed carriers) - adapts to your child’s changing posture and growth without requiring a new carrier.
- Three carry positions (soft carriers) - facing in for newborns, facing out for infants and back carry for older children, providing long-term versatility from birth onwards.
- Double HaloWhat Makes Osprey Poco™ Child Carriers Different? harness (Poco™ and Poco™ Premium) - front-facing arm loops make it easier to safely secure your child in the carrier without assistance.
- AirSpeed™ suspension (Poco™ and Poco™ Premium) - tensioned mesh backpanel technology delivers exceptional ventilation and efficient load transfer during longer walks and hikes.
- Adjustable torso length (Poco™ and Poco™ Premium) - up to 15cm / 6 inches of adjustment accommodates a wide range of parent body shapes and can be adjusted while wearing the carrier.
- 7-year guarantee - the Poco™ child carriers and accessories are covered by Osprey’s All Mighty Guarantee, with free repair of manufacturing defects or damage during the first seven years from manufacture.
- bluesign® certified materials - products carry the bluesign® label, meaning they are made using 100% recycled nylon fabrics with durable water repellent treatments manufactured without PFAS, helping reduce environmental impact.
Which Osprey Poco™ Carrier Is Right for Your Family?
Take a look at the table below to decide which carrier will work best for your family, based on their age and your activity level.
| Model | Best For | Child Age Range | Key Feature |
| Poco™ Soft Child Carrier | Parents with newborns; first carrier | From birth | Three carry positions: facing in, facing out, back carry |
| Poco™ Soft Child Carrier LT | Lighter-weight soft carry; active parents | From birth | Lightweight fabrics; extended-fit option for larger bodies |
| Poco™ LT | Everyday use, urban adventures, shorter trips | Toddlers | Compact and lightweight; ideal for easy storage |
| Poco™ SLT | Shorter trails, everyday carry, no-frills parents | Toddlers | Streamlined design; most lightweight framed carrier in the range |
| Poco™ | Active families, trail days, regular hikers | Toddlers (9 months+) | AirSpeed™ suspension, Double Halo harness, 24L storage, sunshade |
| Poco™ Premium | Frequent hikers, all-terrain family adventures | Toddlers (9 months+) | Machine-washable cockpit, 36L storage, Fit-on-the-Fly hipbelt, raincover, sunshade included |
Osprey Poco™ Soft Child Carriers: From the Newborn Stage
Designed for parents who want to stay active from the earliest weeks, the Poco™ Soft Child Carrier range combines everyday comfort with outdoor-ready performance.
Three carrying positions allow the carrier to grow with your child:
- Facing in for newborns
- Facing out for curious infants
- Back carry for older children.
A wide, supportive 3D mesh hipbelt helps transfer weight comfortably to the wearer, while the breathable padded headrest can be folded away when not required. The carrier is machine washable and constructed using bluesign® certified materials.
The range also includes:
- Poco™ Soft Child Carrier LT - a lighter-weight option for everyday use.
- Poco™ Soft Child Carrier LT EF - designed with extended-fit sizing to provide a comfortable fit for parents with larger body shapes.
Osprey Poco™ LT & Osprey Poco™ SLT: Lightweight Framed Carriers
For families seeking a compact and streamlined framed carrier, the Poco™ LT and Poco™ SLT deliver essential functionality in a lighter package.
The Poco™ LT is ideal for everyday outings, urban walks and shorter trail adventures, while the Poco™ SLT offers the most minimalist, no frills design in the framed carrier range.
Both feature:
- Osprey’s protective framed cockpit design.
- Folding construction for easier storage and transport.
- Lightweight builds that are suited to regular day-to-day use.
These models are perfect for families who want the benefits of a framed child carrier, but without the additional storage and features found on larger models.
Osprey Poco™: The Core Framed Carrier
The Poco™ is the most versatile all-rounder in the range, balancing comfort, support, ventilation and organised gear storage for active family adventures.
Key features include:
- AirSpeed™ suspended mesh backpanel for enhanced airflow.
- Double Halo harness for easier child loading.
- Adjustable child stirrups for improved comfort and support.
- 24-litre storage capacity.
- Zippered front pocket and lower storage compartment.
- Easy-access hydration sleeve.
- Integrated UPF 50 sunshade.
- Adjustable torso length with 15cm/6 inches of fit adjustment.
- bluesign® certified construction.
- Compact folding design for transport and storage.
Osprey Poco™ Premium: The Full-Feature Carrier
The Poco™ Premium is our most comprehensive child carrier, created for parents who spend significant time hiking, travelling and exploring the outdoors.
In addition to all Poco™ features, the Premium model also includes:
- Machine-washable padded cockpit.
- Fit-on-the-Fly® adjustable hipbelt.
- Expanded 36-litre storage capacity.
- Included raincover.
- Included UPF 50+ sunshade.
The result is maximum comfort, protection and carrying capacity for longer adventures with your child.
Constructed using bluesign® certified materials, the Poco™ Premium is the most advanced option in the range for regular outdoor use.
Osprey Poco™ Changing Products
The Poco™ changing range perfectly complements the child carriers, helping parents stay organised and prepared on the go.
- Poco™ Changing Tote - versatile tote or backpack carry, featuring a clip-in changing mat, insulated bottle pockets and multiple organisational compartments.
- Poco™ Changing Pad - transforms any compatible backpack with a laptop sleeve or hydration sleeve into a convenient changing station, with integrated storage for nappies and essentials.
- Poco™ Raincover - helps protect your child from wind and rain while maintaining visibility through clear side windows.
- Poco™ Carry Case - simplifies travel and storage with lockable zippers and a self-stowing shoulder strap.
Osprey Poco™ Child Carrier FAQs
The Osprey Poco™ Soft Child Carriers are suitable from birth. Three carry positions, facing in, facing out and back carry, are designed to accommodate your child’s growth from newborn through to toddler. The Poco™ framed carriers (Poco, Poco LT, Poco SLT, Poco Premium) are designed for children who can support their own head, typically from around 9 months. Always follow the manufacturer’s weight and age guidelines.
Both the Poco™ and Poco™ Premium feature AirSpeed™ suspension, the Double Halo harness, adjustable torso length and a framed and padded child cockpit. The Poco™ Premium adds a machine-washable and removable padded cockpit, a Fit-on-the-Fly hipbelt for easier on-trail adjustment, larger 36L storage (vs 24L), and includes both a raincover and sunshade as standard. The Poco Premium is the better choice for frequent hikers, while the Poco is a strong all-rounder for regular active family use.
The Poco™ Premium includes a raincover and sunshade as standard. The Poco™ includes a built-in UPF 50 sunshade, and a separate Poco™ Raincover accessory is available. The Poco™ LT and SLT are compatible with the Poco Raincover accessory. Make sure you confirm compatibility before purchasing.
Poco child carriers and accessories are covered by a 7-year guarantee, a specific version of Osprey’s All Mighty Guarantee™. We will repair any damage or defect free of charge for seven years from the date of manufacture. If a functional repair is not possible, we will replace the product.
Unfortunately, the Poco Plus has been discontinued from the current range. The closest equivalent in the current lineup is the Poco™ Premium, which includes all the features of the former Poco Plus and more, including a machine-washable padded cockpit, Fit-on-the-Fly hipbelt and 36L storage. If you have questions about upgrading or compatibility with accessories, please contact Osprey UK directly.