Comments on: Sherpani Rumba Superlight 08 CLOSEOUT Sky Blue

By: Russell L. Mclaughlin

Russell L. Mclaughlin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Comfortable
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have owned a number of baby carriers over the years. My favorite for babys is the Bjourn front carrier for around the house (you must stand and keep moving though or the kid will get bored and weep, but for chores it is the ultimate). The Bjourn carrier only is excellent up until about 25 pounds. Then you have to switch to a back carrier. I previously owned Keltys best model but it got lost in a go, so I chose to try the Sherpani Rumba. I like it even a small better than the Kelty, but they a nearly the same. The Kelty has a tubular frame that puts the kid a small further from your body. The Sherpani uses flat aluminum strips which keeps the load a small closer and better wearing. The overall padding, fit and end is about the same. I can wear my 36 pound daughter for a few hours before it becomes a chore. As long as I keep moving she generally doesnt mind being in it. Another difference is the Kelty has foot stirrups. They are very poorly designed and dont stay on the kids feet. The Sherpani doesnt have these stirrups, and the kids dont seem to notice so I am not sure they are of any benefit.

By: M. Cross

M. Cross — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Disappointed
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I had seen the Sherpani Superlight on the trail a couple of times and knew a friend that had one that I had seen in a photo. The pack is attractive and fits comfortably. There is plenty of room to carry extra gear and has convenient pockets or carrying keys, chewies, etc.. The huge disappointment came after a day hike when I finally realized that there was no padding in the waist belt. I found it very uncomfortable that the bar for the frame was resting right against my back without any kind of padding at all. I thought that I had missed a piece somewhere but after searching all of the info in the packaging (woefully unhelpful. No diagrams of any kind too describe what features should look like when used correctly.) I determined that it was simply a design oversight and I was forced to return the pack. I found a used Kelty Journey that has ample padding. I’m still not sure about that one, but I am not going to be using the Sherpani Superlight. Bummer.

By: S. Massengill

S. Massengill — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Brilliant Backpack!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We recently bought this backpack for a trip to Beijing, China with our 16 month ancient. My son loved being carried in it. He looked and seemed more comfortable than in other carriers we’ve had in the past. My husband even carried our son in this backpack up The Fantastic Wall! I was also pleasantly surprised how much storage room was in the backpack. Plenty of room for extra clothes, blankets, toys, and our son’s food for the day. Brilliant quality for the price. I highly recommend this product.

By: K. Marty

K. Marty — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Light and comfortable. Excellent for women.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this carrier after trying on several different types in the store with my 20 pound baby (including Kelty, regular Rumba). This one was the most comfortable as it is light and seems to distribute weight nicely. My husband noticed that the other carriers seemed made for larger people (I am about 5’7″) and indeed the others pulled more on my shoulders. The other carriers are also much heavier and they seem sturdier…but, the Rumba Superlight is sturdy enough without all the extra bulk. I reckon the other carriers would probably work okay after some adjusting but they are still heavier/bulkier and are more than what I need (I don’t plot on going for hikes longer than a few hours). I have no problems getting the baby in and putting the pack on while sitting on the ground (you can do everything alone). It also distributes the weight so that my hips do more of the carrying instead of shoulders. It just feels natural and right. The baby likes it: being close to mom and being able to look around high up. On one recent hike he even feel asleep in it. You can make many adjustments to this carrier. When I first bought it I adjusted the seat so that the baby was as close to my back as possible and sitting at a height not too high to be wobbly and not too low to obstruct viewing. My husband also uses this carrier and it is very simple to adjust the shoulder and waist straps between our uses.

By: N. Potter

N. Potter — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Mostly nice but missing a few key features
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Overall a excellent pack with many nice features, including under-seat storage, stirrups, small zipper pockets for things like keys, wallet, etc, and rain/sun covers. Unfortunately, there are a few key features that didn’t thrill me, including low-end padding on the shoulder straps (so it starts to hurt after a while), no across-the-chest buckle for the child restraints so our son could easily wiggle out of the shoulder straps and lean over fall enough to fall out of the pack (he’s 8 months), and the child seat-height adjustment strap tensioner wouldn’t hold tension so the seat height couldn’t be adjusted (we had to send it in for a repair on Day 1). I reckon it’s going to work OK for small day hikes or zoo trips, etc, but if we were going to be doing serious backpacking I would consider a higher-end model with better padding.

By: Teresa M. Jones-wilson

Teresa M. Jones-wilson — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

like it super light weight
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a very lightweight carrier and is fantastic for walks. I place the baby on my back and the dog’s leash in my hand and off we go. It does take some time to get everything adjusted just right to not hurt your back but once you do it is fantastic. My son likes it and sings along as we go. It does also take some time to get the hang of “loading” the baby. I place him on our top step and load from below and can get him on my back with only minor tilting and he is fine with it.

By: mammacita

mammacita — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Comfortable and light weight!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I like this carrier for one basic reason- it’s lightweight!!! I can get it on easily when I am home alone. My husband sports in when we go on trails or to festivals in the city. I have loaned this to several friends and they have realized why this was my first choice. The five point harness is such a bonus for extra safety. We use the sunshade protection nearly every time we use this. I like that feature, more pleased kid= more pleased mom!