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Freeloader Child Carrier

An ergonomic, sturdy, & portable child carrier that makes traveling & hiking with little ones easier.

Safely and comfortably explore trails, stroll through the park, & embark on grand adventures with The Freeloader Child Carrier. Designed with safety top-of-mind, this child carrier is built for children 2.5 years or older with a carrying capacity of up to 80 lbs and exceeds all regulations in the USA & CA. This child carrier features a 5-point harness, ShockLoad suspension, washable pillow, & more. The collapsible design fits in an overhead compartment or a corner of your trunk.

Our Story

Our story really began when we tried to share our love for the outdoors with our kids & realized how inadequate existing child carriers were for what we needed. We resolved to build a lightweight, portable child carrier that was surprisingly compact, but could fold-down. Something versatile & compact that helps extend the adventure without compromising comfort, safety or ease of use.

Specifications Carrying capacity: up to 80 lbs. Product Weight: 5.8 lbs Lightweight, strong, & portable 5-Point Child Safety Harness ShockLoad shoulder straps for increased comfort Lead & phtalate free Made in the USA

Lightweight & Portable

The Freeloader’s lightweight foldable panel design makes it suitable for all types of travel. Collapsible design makes this carrier extremely portable.

Padded Comfort Pillow

Comfortable die-cut foam under hypoallergenic fabric provides a breathable contact surface that’s easily removed and washed.

Stable 5-Point Harness

Inspired by Formula 1 racing harnesses, the 5 contact points provide great safety without sacrificing stability and comfort.

Ergonomic ShockLoad Shoulder Straps

Integrated ShockLoad shoulder straps offer maximum flexibility that transfers the load from the harness to the hip belt.

Stash & Go Stowaway Pockets

Stowaway pockets at the hips provide accessible storage for snacks, pacifiers, and whatever else the kiddos desire.

Foot Stirrups

Adjustable foot stirrups ensure additional support for a stable adventure.

A child carrier for special needs families.

Parents with special needs children have been able to enjoy new outings, extended family time & adventures of all kinds with the Freeloader child carrier. We feel very fortunate to be welcomed into the Special Needs community. We find that the families that have reached out to us, communicated with us, and have used our product to be very inspiring and courageous. We sincerely hope that the Freeloader will play a role in helping to help ALL families enjoy more adventures together.

Easy Lift from Zion to Yosemite

Make hiking easy and fun for your little ones with the Freeloader!

Spring is Coming

The Freeloader is perfect for bigger toddlers and children. Have a summer of adventures!

Youngest to Summit Mt. Kiliminjaro

Zy Lee, the youngest disabled person to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, pictured in his Freeloader with his father, Chef Walter Lee. Whether the kids want to ride on your back around Paris or summit a mountain, the Freeloader is here to support.

Saving Hikes & Saving Shoulders

A better way for families to enjoy adventures together

Easy Lift from Zion to Yosemite

Spring is Coming

Youngest to Summit Mt. Kiliminjaro

Saving Hikes & Saving Shoulders

FOR TODDLERS & SMALL CHILDREN – Designed by 2 Texas firefighters with Safety & Ergonomics in mind, the Freeloader is the first child carrier specifically built for toddlers & small children. Adventure Together & Enjoy Parenthood without boundaries!
EASY TO USE & SECURE – No complicated shapes, parts and straps. The child carrier is extremely easy-to-use and can be put on by a single adult. It features a 5-point child safety harness that secures out of the reach of your child. Buckle up and use the carrier stress free. Also includes stirrups for foot support.
ERGONOMIC FIT – Backpack carrier uses a new unique buckle system that evenly distributes your child’s weight to your hips and core. Adjustable, contoured shoulder and waist straps with padding, and padded back panel add comfort for both parents and kids.
COMFORTABLE & BREATHABLE – Open back design helps maximize airflow to keep the back cool and dry. Plus, a pillow for the child’s head, and large pockets for convenient storage!
MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL CPSC STANDARDS – Made in the USA with durable, lead-free, and phthalate-free nylon materials, the Freeloader is extremely secure and meets or exceeds all CPSC standards. Carrying capacity is 25-80 lbs, for kids 33-50 inches tall and 2 ½ years minimum age.
LIGHTWEIGHT & TRAVEL-FRIENDLY – It’s versatile; you can use it in the park, on walks, in the museum, on hikes, with air travel or any other outdoor activity. The light, unique design allows parents to rest their arms, children to rest their legs, and for families to safely go further than they have ever gone together – whether that’s a short trip to the zoo or a long trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro (yes…it’s been there, too). Suitable for carry-on in airplanes.

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Reviewer: QuickTex C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very well made!!
Review: This product is very well made and thought throw. Sadly for us it didn’t work my son has no trunk control and can’t sit in a chair by himself. I should have read that in the description but seemed to miss that. Still I would highly recommend this product for other families with special and additional needs.
Reviewer: Zeke Shortes
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great design on functional, trustworthy child carrier
Review: Freeloader is the best child carrier I have tried. With most carriers it seems there are some cheap components but not so with the Freeloader. I was also impressed with how quickly I received it from purchase. Easy to mount my kid, easy to get her out as well. Much better than toting a stroller in my car! Very comfortable to wear, allowed for longer distances than I could go before with her.
Reviewer: Paul W.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Just what we needed!
Review: Great for what we needed! I’m 5’2″ and my 3 year old son is about 35 lbs. Easy for traveling and uncomplicated to use. It fits like my hiking pack which was a pleasant surprise and my son fell asleep on the first hike which is always a WIN!
Reviewer: John S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for bigger kids
Review: This product is really more ideal for bigger toddlers. Not for those that just started learning to balance. Unfortunately, there’s no minimum age requirement for that. The straps are really geared more for bigger kids. There aren’t enough cushions.
Reviewer: Santiago Mieres Kuhlmann
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Too heavy and trouble to travel
Review: It’s heavy when not using it and trouble to fit in an airplane or a big bag but it’s great for hiking whit a 4 years old in the snow to
Reviewer: Sing
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fun to Use
Review: Fun to use and super heavy duty material and well build and a must buy
Reviewer: noah
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good idea, not product
Review: Well, it fills a gap in the market for kid carriers for when your kid outgrows all the other ones. But it’s not very good.The large side pockets would be perfect for a phone, however there’s big metal nuts sticking into the pocket that would easily shatter a phone screen if you bumped it while it’s in there, or hit it when trying to get the pack on or off.The drool guard just kinda falls off, needs something more to hold it on.Adjusting your kid into the pack is very awkward, but I could live with it.Here’s my biggest complaint though. The straps and buckles are garbage. You put the pack on and tighten up a strap and the buckles do not grab, it slips right back to where it was. My 4 year old is only 40ish pounds. It’s not like a crazy weight that is asking too much. So I’ve had to pull the straps tight while wearing it and then mark where was comfortable, take it back off with the kid, and tie knots on the strap so it would not pull immediately back through. It works, but there’s no Adjustments while hiking! Which is a big problem if you want to go any distance.The buckles on the shoulder straps extend past the padding as well, so they’ll dig in to your sides as well.Honestly, there needs to be a 2.0 version with a redesign, or just a different pack altogether.
Reviewer: Ernie
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Unsafe
Review: I do not recommend this product. I bought it for my special needs grandson and it is downright unsafe. The carrier itself is awkward and hurts your back. To top it off this company charges you a 15% “restocking” fee which comes out to $46 . Plus it cost us $25 to have it shipped back.