Osprey Poco vs Minimeis vs OE Carrier Comparison. Who Reigns Supreme?

[@braidedsilver]

Fantastic breakdown with the categories. I wish all reviews were like this! Thanks!

[@jimmypoker]

Thanks for the video ! As you said, they are not used for the same thing : we are very happy with our minimeis for everyday stuffs and short walks and just got the Osprey Poco for our longer trekkings :)

[@cvcexcomm]

Went with the MiniMeis. Just made sense for me given my 2yr told from time to time wants to come down and roam wherever (be it the park, zoo, or shopping). The easy set-up and compactness just made it the best choice for an urban dwelling parent like myself. Plus, the price just adds the cherry on top.

[@magnodavide]

What if he falls asleep on the Minimeis? it looks like it doesn't have enough lateral support?

[@cvcexcomm]

@@magnodavideDefinitely not ideal for long rides where your little one might fall asleep. That being said, if the shoulder harnesses are fasten, it will keep your little one from tilting over laterally. The comfort of the MiniMeis is also not meant for long uses.

[@andrewkennedy4080]

I'm on the market for a carrier and I was searching for a video just like this!

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

Thank you, Glad it was helpful!

[@caffeinated_25]

I could not get the OE carrier to fit me at all. We tried all the different settings and it was super uncomfortable but my husband is really liking it so far. I started wearing the Osprey carrier instead but the kids love both. I think the only thing not mentioned in the video is the giant sun cover that the Osprey has. It’s not necessary but I still like it. The OE has a smaller one but it’s nice that it has one.

[@oeourexpeditioninc.62]

@@caffeinated_25 thanks for the feedback and we would really appreciate if you could take sometime and reach out to us to help us understand why is it not comfortable for you , where on your body that it feels uncomfortable and how we can improve. Make it comfortable for parents are our top priority. Thanks in advance.

[@Hunoldo]

Thanks for this premium review. Got my concerns about the Minimeis since they are advertising so aggressive and i wanted to see some good alternatives. Now i want to buy the oe carrier for me and my son. Thank you very much

[@cristofacar]

Talk about 'apples and oranges'! The Minimeis and the other 2 are aimed at quite different markets and it's really unfair to compare them. I don't have a MiniMeis yet, but think it's a brilliant concept - perfect for short trips like going shopping or walking down to the park. When our kids were small, I often carried them on my shoulders - this is a great way to do that 'hands free'. I plan to get one for our granddaughter.

[@Seseo17]

Great editing and exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

Thank you, I am glad it was helpful 😁

[@JOHNLULU03]

I personally bought the Minimeis since we go often to Disneyland and DCA. I’m about 5’7 and Daughter is 21 months. For me it’s extremely easy to setup and bring down when you’re about to get in a ride. If you place it correctly on your shoulders it won’t be bother at all and I’m using it throughout both parks. My Daughter only lays in the stroller when sleeping. We are normally in the parks from 10:00 am to closing (Midnight) and I’m fine with no pain or discomfort. Other carriers seemed to bulky.

[@kyleecordle3819]

Thank you for making this video!! We've been trying to find a carrier to use while morel mushroom hunting and fishing this spring and summer!

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

Thank you Kylee! Glad it was helpful to your family, hope you have some amazing adventures this summer!

[@Tony-bv7gz]

thanks for the great review. many dads think you are the true MVP

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

Thanks so much 😁

[@marishamcdowell552]

We live in Bama & hiking with my 2 year on my back is so hot and terrible & he likes to get out and pickup sticks so it’s hard to unstrap and take him out. So we ordered the OE Expedition off Amazon. Itll be here Saturday, can’t wait! Also here it’s good for the airport so let gooo Im excited!

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

Awesome! We hope your family enjoys it!

[@graceportillo4335]

@the backyard bucketlist which would you recommend for trips to the zoo or aquarium? Not something we would use daily.

[@samsaltwell]

Points total at the end is completely wrong. 10:30 Based on his review: Osprey: 1 weight + 2 endurance + 1 functionality + 2 setup + 0 price = 6 total (not 5!) OE Carrier: 2 weight + 1 endurance + 2 functionality + 0 setup + 1 price = 6 total (not 7!) Minimeis: 0 weight + 0 endurance + 0 functionality + 2 setup + 2 price + 4 total (not 8!) Weight, endurance and functionality are far more important than whether a carrier takes 10 seconds or 30 seconds to setup. I would also argue that price is least important since it changes (on Amazon UK the OE Carrier is £129 and Minimeis £169) If you will only use it for short trips to the park, the Minimeis is absolutely the best, but any longer and you are going to put a lot of stress on your spine. For a few hours hiking the OE Carrier or Osprey are far more appropriate, and less likely to damage your spine.

[@tomadam1465]

Thanks for this great review! Good job!

[@tarjeiespolinjohnson326]

Thanks for a great a solid review. MiniMeis is a favourite 🙏❤️

[@D3PU7Y]

The idea of taking s child hiking is not idea to me. I'm in the market for less weight and portability to negate packing a stroller for a trip to the beach or park. Durability is not an issue my children grow faster than the average kiddos. There's no such thing as comfort when it comes to kids... Stability is important and a sunshade is important. The Minimeis can be sold with a sunshade, I might go that route.

[@michaell7545]

@Jordan which one is your favorite? Which one is the one you use the most? It sounds like either the OE or the Osprey but just curious. Great video thanks for taking the time to post this.

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

Thanks Michael for the comment. The one I use the most is the Minimeis. The reason why is because I throw it in the car and I use it when I go to the grocery store with my youngest. He has lots of energy so I like how I can keep him from touching everything. He likes it because he can still see everything and say Hi to everybody passing by. But for long outings outside I take the OE or Osprey. It all just depends on what you are planning to use it for. Hope that helps

[@michaell7545]

@@TheBackyardBucketlist Thank you that helps a ton! I believe I have pretty mush the same situation as you with my son. TONS of energy and already walking (almost running) at 11 months. I was already thinkging i might need 2 and this just confirms it for me. Thanks again!

[@Ixtusyh]

Thanks for the great review! You briefly touched on this in portability, but how does Osprey Poco fold, and how compact is it when it folds? I'm trying to figure out if this things is portable enough to put in my suitcase and take it with us on a flight.

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

It probably won’t fit into a suit case. What we did when we took the Osprey Poco to Hawaii was bought a car seat bag from Amazon and gate checked it. Hope that helps. 😁

[@kyleray4952]

The OE got 8pts. Because in that last section you awarded it 2nd but gave it zero points. I also feel like you went out of your way to not say anything bad about the minimeis. Sure it's compact and convenient, but it is not comfortable at all. The whole time I'm wearing I'm only thinking about how I would design it better. I've used it on my 3yo and my 10 month old and with both kids it's not fun to wear. My wife will not wear it.

[@wushufanatic]

Agree about the Minimeis. I really wanted to love it and unfortunately took too long to try it out so unreturnable. Shoulders hurt and arms fall asleep after about a half hour. I'm a pretty fit guy too so was really disappointing.

[@jerrywei6650]

great video but a couple of times, you meant to say OE carrier 1 place and Minimeis 2nd ie. @ 8:17

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

Thanks for the catch 😁

[@Electrix_NoS]

I have to disagree big time on endurance. I have to Osprey Poco and the waist band is worthless, It never takes weight off my shoulders, I have to tighten it so much is cuts of blood flow to get it to stay up. Otherwise is just slides down and does nothing. My shoulders end up hurting very early on in our walks. So much so that is why I am looking at these videos right now, trying to find a replacement for our Osprey Poco.

[@joachimlang9015]

Hi, I think, there is a new version of Minimeis. Just bought one with a backpack to clip on.

[@peoplenoodlesoup]

So I’m 5’1 and 110. I am going to be hiking different places cross county with my 2 year old. I was REALLY into the OE but from your video it seems I would want osprey. I think either way I’m looking at discomfort 😂 just which will allow me to go the furthest miles. Uhh such an expense I want to make sure I make a good choice. I feel because I am petite, I’m going to have issues with that with whatever I get.

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

I would 100% recommend the Osprey for your specific adventures. It is one of the lightest “backpacking” child carriers on the market, and the frame can be adjusted based on height. Another benefit is the kick out supports that allow you take it off and set it down with the child still sitting inside, as well as some generous storage pockets. My wife and I both think you’ll be happiest with the Osprey :) As far as your concern about your height, we think with the adjustable frame it should fit fine, but since it is a considerable purchase you could to go to an REI or another local outdoor store to try one on before purchase. let us know if you have any more questions about it! You can also message us directly on Instagram @backyardbucketlist

[@tinagrzeczkowski695]

Thanks for this video! I love how structured you presented everything, and you covered a lot of points. I do have a comment about the comfort rating, though. Structure/form is more important than weight-- I can lift 140lbs with good form with no problem (COMFORT!), but if I have poor form, I have difficulty lifting just 70lbs (PAINFUL)! So for comfort, I unfortunately have to disagree with your point distribution. Plus, the OE does not distribute weight to the waste when the child is on your shoulders (at least not in comparison to hiking carriers)-- that is just misleading marketing on OE's part. Also, I would have loved if you had done a rating on the quality of the actual product itself (this is surely important to people other than myself)! A hiking blogger who owns both the Deuter (more comparable to the Osprey) and the Minimeis tried the OE Carrier for the sake of reviewing it and said it felt very flimsy and the fabric was fraying/curling in some places. The quality does not compare to the Deuter and the Minimeis, according to her and her hiking experience. I would have been interested to hear your take on that!

[@oeourexpeditioninc.62]

Hi there. Can you tell us which hiking blogger was that who tried our carrier because we would like to send her an updated version to try with more consistency in quality. Also our carrier do distribute weight on your shoulder if you adjust the length of the frame properly. It is not a misleading marketing point.

[@illuminaries]

Thank you !

[@izamarvillegas4050]

I'm worried about the baby's position, which one is he more comfortable in?

[@samsaltwell]

A baby will be comfortable in all three, though due to being on your shoulders they are higher in the Osprey and Minimeis - so a greater danger from low hanging branches/doorframes etc if you are not vigilant. On the other hand the baby will have a much better (i.e. less obstructed) view up there.

[@tradeswithjohnnie]

What's age of child or height or weight???????

[@lawrencewhysall8147]

as a fellow tall guy (6'5" 240 lbs here) - which one is best? I want to take my 3.5 yr old (35 lb little guy) on some of the longer Yosemite hikes. Looks like the OE is best for the taller people, is that right?

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

Awesome, thanks for reaching out. First off I want to say I hope you have a fun time in Yosemite! If you were planning to buy a carrier mainly for hiking I would recommend the Osprey Poco, because it's a little more sturdy and I like the kickstand that can prop open to hold the carrier up on the ground and your child can sit in there while your getting situated or taking a break. If your looking to use the carrier for shorter activities like the zoo, going to the city, etc. I would recommend the OE Carrier due to being more compact than the Osprey Poco. Hope that helps!

[@deepakpattnaik5343]

Confused... sometimes you say minimeis and refer to some other carrier

[@romanpridyuk5697]

I got the osprey

[@bersonlee]

The Osprey Poco AG weighs 6.9 pound. Check here: www.osprey.com/user_manuals/OM_Poco_S16_ENG.pdf

[@tibootje2000]

What is the +/- (flat) distance you would do with the minimeiss before you (or your back) gets very tired, and rather take a more comfort carrier ?

[@TheBackyardBucketlist]

I would say depends on the size of your child. But I would say 30-45 mins on average. Age of your child makes a big difference in the amount of time or distance you can wear it.

[@timothydhondt5402]

So could we conclude; Minimeis is good for quick and easy daily things like marketplace, going to a park,... Osprey is great for hiking and going on long adventures. OE is right in-between?

[@tinagrzeczkowski695]

Yeah, but what is "in-between"? Either you do or you don't go on long hikes!

[@timothydhondt5402]

@@tinagrzeczkowski695 true, but do you go on long hikes all the time, or just once in a while

[@tinagrzeczkowski695]

@@timothydhondt5402 the frequency does not make it "in between." So, going on a 7 hour hike once every 3 months vs going on a 7 hour hike once every week, you'll still be doing the 7 hour hike. And for that, great support is needed. The length of time that strain is placed on a back is what is tiring, not the frequency. In fact, some could actually argue the opposite point (that hiking long hikes more frequently would create a strength and tolerance for it), but that's another discussion.

[@tinagrzeczkowski695]

@@timothydhondt5402 the guy in the video commented below to someone else's post that the OE is good for things like walks at the zoo. Not long hikes. I hope that helps!

[@timothydhondt5402]

@@tinagrzeczkowski695 thank you! That cleared things up :)

[@qggrand]

It seems like a bad idea to have a child's head be higher than your own.

[@SOLBLADEMASTER]

You know how I know you're a parent? You sound tired. Hope you get some sleep. Thank you for the info.