Adventure is always waiting. The Freeloader is a portable hiking child carrier designed for families on the move. Whether you're navigating long travel days, airport terminals, trails, or crowded events, this lightweight backpack carrier gives toddlers and growing kids the support they need — without the bulk of traditional strollers or oversized hiking packs. Travel lighter. Explore farther. Stay together.
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Stowaway pockets at the hips provide accessible storage for snacks, pacifiers, and whatever else the kiddos desire.
Comfortable die-cut foam under hypoallergenic fabric provides a breathable contact surface that’s easily removed and washed.
Inspired by Formula 1 racing harnesses, the 5 contact points provide unmatched safety without sacrificing stability and comfort.
Adjustable foot stirrups ensure additional support for a stable adventure.
Integrated ShockLoad shoulder straps offer maximum flexibility that transfers the load from the harness to the hip belt.
Lightweight, compact, and safety certified. See how The Freeloader has sparked adventure around the world.
I have to say that I was a bit skeptical when I first looked at this child carrier as most of them don’t live up to their claims and especially the ones made for toddlers. Thankfully, the freeloader delivers on its promises. It feels great on my back and evenly distributes my baby’s weight, which makes a huge difference, especially when you’re out for long periods of time. The 5 point harness was simple to use, while also feeling safe. Best of all, it’s light weight and strong. This is one of my best finds of 2015 and I highly recommend it!
Wanted to let you guys know that we used our Freeloader today at the HeartBeat 5000 in Minneapolis, MN. It is a run/walk to raise money for the Children's Heart Clinic patients. I am so thankful we had the freeloader with us! The little guy on my back has THREE congenital heart defects and was able to walk about half the 5k himself at age 5, but then pooped out! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for allowing us to keep taking him with us wherever we go! - Love, Blake's Racin' Hearts 5k Team
Wow is all I can say about this company. We had a need and they delivered. Our daughter Jaelynn is paralyzed and it was hard to take hikes. She has a Trackchair but it will not fit in narrow paths. Can't say enough thanks we love the product and hope to use it more often than not!!!! Thanks again
Whilst the metro in Paris is super easy to navigate and you can go almost everywhere on it, it’s definitely not wheelchair or pram friendly. Getting around was a breeze with our @myfreeloader backpack, specially designed with special needs kids in mind 👍 we didn’t need to worry about continually folding up the pram or carrying Ruby up and down the millions of stairs throughout the stations, just strapped her on and away we went 😍
We hiked the bluffs in Montana de Oro today and WOW it was beautiful. Why don’t we do this every weekend? Also shoutout to @stephendavidleonard for carrying David. We love our @myfreeloader backpack. I LOVE that our family can hike together. If you have a kiddo with special needs it might be a game changer. ❤️✨☀️
Proof that a 3-year-old can do hard things. We spent 3 days in the park hiking over 20 miles and 2,200ft in elevation gain and our little girl hiked more than half by herself. We laughed because exactly 6 years ago to the day we hit the road in our RV and hiked some of these same trails and packed our boys (ages 2 and 4) on our backs the entire trail because we thought they couldn't do it by themselves.
"The Freeloader has been a great child carrier! It is perfect for long travel days in airports and going on hikes. It is comfortable for me and my children love to ride in it."
With its extended 25–80 lb weight capacity, the Freeloader gives growing toddlers and older children the support they need when energy runs low or terrain gets tough.
Uneven trails, long travel days, sand, crowded airports — adventure doesn’t have to stop when your child needs a lift. Designed for comfort and stability, the Freeloader allows you to safely carry your child on your back and keep exploring together.
Go farther. Stay together.
Not every child carrier is built to support the same amount of weight. Understanding how manufacturers determine weight limits—and why those limits matter—can help you choose a carrier that keeps both parent and child comfortable while extending your family's adventures.
Many children outgrow traditional baby carriers long before they're ready to walk for an entire day. Whether you're hiking, traveling, or simply exploring a new city, the right child carrier can help keep the whole family moving. Here's everything you should know before buying a carrier for an older child.
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Not every child carrier is built to support the same amount of weight. Understanding how manufacturers determine weight limits—and why those limits matter—can help you choose a carrier that keeps both parent and child comfortable while extending your family's adventures.
Many children outgrow traditional baby carriers long before they're ready to walk for an entire day. Whether you're hiking, traveling, or simply exploring a new city, the right child carrier can help keep the whole family moving. Here's everything you should know before buying a carrier for an older child.
If you're shopping for a child carrier, you've probably discovered there are dozens of options available. From soft baby carriers to framed hiking packs and carriers designed specifically for older children, choosing the right one depends on your family's adventures. This guide explains the different types of child carriers and helps you determine which is best for your needs.
