The Wanderer is designed for light use. Although it's a less expensive pack, it's still a Kelty - it features a great 5-point harness and Kelty's trademark auto-deploying kickstand, allowing you to easily set the carrier down on the ground with your child inside. Other features include the removable kid pack and a handy storage pocket in the waistbelt. This is a great carrier for running errands, strolling through parks or around lakes, or for the occasional hike. If light use like this is your intended use for a child carrier, the Wanderer is a quality option.

Kelty Wanderer compared to the Kelty Journey:
The Kelty Wanderer does not feature the easy torso adjustment of the Journey - it employs a more traditional waistbelt system. The Journey's cockpit is also better than the Wanderer's - it can be reclined slightly for a more comfortable ride, and it has a removable/washable pad for sticky fingers and other baby mishaps. Basically, if you're only looking for a carrier for running errands or taking short hikes, the Wanderer will work great.

 

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