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Evenflo Snugli Cross Terrain Carrier Silver/Charcoal | 
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Brand: Evenflo
Category: Baby Product
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  71 reviews
Sales Rank: 2407
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 27.8 x 7.4 x 12.5
UPC: 032884133635
EAN: 0032884133635
ASIN: B0000W3TX8
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| Features:
| • | Height-adjustable seat | | • | Padded harnesses and restraints | | • | Mesh sun canopy | | • | Mulitple storage pockets | | • | Sturdy kickstand |
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Product Description
Snugli Cross Terrain Frame Carrier Looking for a comfortable way to carry your child? The Snugli Cross Terrain with Internal Frame allows your child to go everywhere you go. This baby carrier brings comfort to both you and your little one. It fits adults measuring 5 feet to 6 feet 2 inches in height! One of the standout features of this Snugli baby carrier is the lightweight and compact design. It's a cinch to bring anywhere and stores compactly when not in use. It features padded, load balancing straps which evenly distribute your child's weight, and an adjustable parent hip belt with a mesh lining. This is one of the premier versions of baby backpack carriers!
Amazon.com Review
So many baby backpacks are either too robust and gear-heavy for everyday urban use, or too flimsy for a jaunt out in the country. Not so the Snugli Cross Terrain Carrier. Surprisingly comfortable and lightweight (under 8 pounds empty), this carrier is an excellent baby backpack for parents on the go. In appearance and design, it's suitable for the great rugged outdoors, be it wilderness or city. Parents can even forego bulky strollers when traveling (or heading out to the grocery store). Chock-full of storage compartments, the Cross Terrain carries far more than just baby! Pockets, Pockets, and More Pockets!
We may have lost track, but at last count there were 13 storage compartments in this hefty backpack (not counting baby's seat!), including removable hip pouch, mesh cup holder, hip pockets, side pockets, cell phone pocket, large storage area, rear storage compartment, canopy storage, removable insulated bottle pack, zippered pocket, and key ring hook (technically not a compartment, but useful storage anyway!). Ample space for diapers, wipes, snacks, bottles, change of clothes, wallet, cell phone, keys, and more. The hip and side pockets are a small but especially handy feature. So often you need someplace to shove a receipt or glove or map for a moment until you can get yourself organized better. When hauling baby around on your back, you don't want to be removing the pack all the time for every little thing. Ride in Comfort
Baby will love seeing the world from a grownup's perspective, riding high and close to Mom or Dad. The soft, padded leg openings, backrest, and harness straps will keep baby comfy, while the five-point harness system keeps her secure. A seat side adjustment grows with your child; tighten the strap to move smaller babies closer to your back or loosen strap to give larger babies a little more space. A removable mesh and canvas canopy offers some protection from the elements (although it will not prevent sunburn). Caution: once baby is installed in the carrier, she is within hair-pulling and happy-screeching-in-ear range! Walk in Comfort
The beauty of the Cross Terrain Child Carrier is that it's very cozy for baby and easy on the parental carrier's back, shoulders, and hips. Load-balancing straps distribute weight evenly, while padded contoured straps are gentle on the shoulders and hips. All straps are adjustable, including hip belt, sternum straps, and shoulder straps, for a custom fit every time for every carrier. If Mom, at 5 foot 2, passes the carrier over to 6-foot-tall Dad, all he needs to do is adjust a few straps for a perfect fit. Keep in mind that putting on the baby backpack is ideally a two-person job. Safety First
Please read all instructions in the included manual before gallivanting off cross-country! Baby's safety (and your joints) depends on it! A few additional notes: reflective trim makes urban evening walks a little bit safer. The kickstand keeps the carrier upright when loading and unloading baby—but don't leave her there unattended! And never place the carrier on elevated surfaces with baby inside. The carrier is designed for children who can sit upright unassisted (from about 6 months on), and who are between 16 and 40 pounds, although most children will probably have moved beyond the baby backpack stage well before the 40-pound mark! --Emilie Coulter
Editorial Review
The motto for this brand is "Never miss a moment!" That should tell you just how versatile it could be. The Cross Terrain carrier is for active parents, who want to bring along Baby, but only if both can be comfortable. It comes with a height-adjustable seat that "grows" with your child; padded, adjustable, load-bearing harnesses and restraints; and sturdy back support. A mesh panel, strategically placed, keeps grownups cool and comfortable, and another mesh canopy protects Baby from the sun. Multiple storage areas (side pockets, cup holder, panels, large item compartment, bottle pack for food and baby supplies) make it easy to store everything you need. To top it off, a sturdy kickstand holds up you supply-filled monster once it's off your back, and baby is in your lap. Its lightweight design easily folds down into a compact, easy-to-carry unit no more than 8.5 pounds empty. --Diane Beall
Amazon.com Hands-On Review
So many baby backpacks are either too robust and gear-heavy for everyday urban use, or too flimsy for a jaunt out in the country. Not so the Snugli Cross Terrain Carrier. Surprisingly comfortable and lightweight (under 8 pounds empty), this carrier is an excellent baby backpack for parents on the go. In appearance and design, it's suitable for the great rugged outdoors, be it wilderness or city. Parents can even forego bulky strollers when traveling (or heading out to the grocery store). Chock-full of storage compartments, the Cross Terrain carries far more than just baby! Pockets, Pockets, and More Pockets!
We may have lost track, but at last count there were 13 storage compartments in this hefty backpack (not counting baby's seat!), including removable hip pouch, mesh cup holder, hip pockets, side pockets, cell phone pocket, large storage area, rear storage compartment, canopy storage, removable insulated bottle pack, zippered pocket, and key ring hook (technically not a compartment, but useful storage anyway!). Ample space for diapers, wipes, snacks, bottles, change of clothes, wallet, cell phone, keys, and more. The hip and side pockets are a small but especially handy feature. So often you need someplace to shove a receipt or glove or map for a moment until you can get yourself organized better. When hauling baby around on your back, you don't want to be removing the pack all the time for every little thing. Ride in Comfort
Baby will love seeing the world from a grownup's perspective, riding high and close to Mom or Dad. The soft, padded leg openings, backrest, and harness straps will keep baby comfy, while the five-point harness system keeps her secure. A seat side adjustment grows with your child; tighten the strap to move smaller babies closer to your back or loosen strap to give larger babies a little more space. A removable mesh and canvas canopy offers some protection from the elements (although it will not prevent sunburn). Caution: once baby is installed in the carrier, she is within hair-pulling and happy-screeching-in-ear range! Walk in Comfort
The beauty of the Cross Terrain Child Carrier is that it's very cozy for baby and easy on the parental carrier's back, shoulders, and hips. Load-balancing straps distribute weight evenly, while padded contoured straps are gentle on the shoulders and hips. All straps are adjustable, including hip belt, sternum straps, and shoulder straps, for a custom fit every time for every carrier. If Mom, at 5 foot 2, passes the carrier over to 6-foot-tall Dad, all he needs to do is adjust a few straps for a perfect fit. Keep in mind that putting on the baby backpack is ideally a two-person job. Safety First
Please read all instructions in the included manual before gallivanting off cross-country! Baby's safety (and your joints) depends on it! A few additional notes: reflective trim makes urban evening walks a little bit safer. The kickstand keeps the carrier upright when loading and unloading baby—but don't leave her there unattended! And never place the carrier on elevated surfaces with baby inside. The carrier is designed for children who can sit upright unassisted (from about 6 months on), and who are between 16 and 40 pounds, although most children will probably have moved beyond the baby backpack stage well before the 40-pound mark! --Emilie Coulter
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| Customer Reviews: Read 66 more reviews...
 Belt Support Broken While Using June 18, 2008
I love this back pack design, but the belt support is clearly not as durable as it should be. I have owned it for a few months, but only used it about 10 times around the house. My son is about 20 lbs and there has been no extreme use or wear and tear. There is a plastic flat piece that is the back middle of the belt support. It has holes stamped in it to allow the belt support to be raised or lowered. As I was walking with my son, I pulled to tighten the belt and the whole plastic part split in half. This left the entire belt support split in half (see customer photo). I will be contacting Evenflo for a replacement and will update this review based on their support.
 An enjoyable carrier for myself and my son April 11, 2008
I used this for recent hiking trips and a ten day vacation, I received many great comments about it while on vacation. The best thing was that my son (5 months) loved it! He often fell asleep in it.
Great baby backpack March 8, 2008
As a die-hard backpacker, I bought this pack for my daughter before she was even born. However, we couldn't use it until she was about 6 months old because the child should be able to hold her head up properly. So I've been using this backpack for 12 months now, and I'm very happy with it.
I'm not a big fan of strollers since they don't do well on dirt trails or cobblestones, but with this pack I can go anywhere comfortably. The construction is sturdy enough, but the one weakness is that the zippers are too flimsy. Otherwise, it's very comfortable for both parties and has plenty of storage space. Although I don't recommend loading it up with heavy objects, the pack appropriately distributes the weight to the hips so it doesn't hurt the back and shoulders. (Be sure to tighten the straps around your waist for it to work properly!)
My daughter, now 18 months, requires at least 10-15 minutes of wrangling to get her into a stroller, but she squeals with delight every time I pull out the backpack and tries to climbs in herself. She loves to ride up high where she can see everything. She even falls asleep on long walks, although the pack is not intended for the child to sleep. There is nowhere for her head to go when she dozes off. However awkward it looks to us though, she doesn't seem to mind sleeping on my back. All in all, a great pack and a good value for the money.
One big flaw, baby has no where to rest his head March 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought and returned this right away because I have an old version of an evenflo frame carrier that is all plastic and very light and has a nice padded bumper for baby to rest his head if it lolls forward or to the sides. This model has no bumper and so when baby falls asleep he doesn't look comfortable. Otherwise big draws include supportive waist strap and canopy. Under 8 lbs is ok, but under 6 lbs would be a winner.
 not durable January 23, 2008
After owning the Evenflo Snugli Cross Terrain for slightly over a month, the waist strap tore off. This is because the soft material in the back that holds the waist strap to the backpack is made of a weak material. Without the waist strap to evenly distribute weight onto the hips, then I would have to carry my toddler with all the weight on my shoulders, which defeats the purpose of spending so much money on a baby carrier.
Also, the "sun shade" is cumbersome and it doesn't fold into the pockets, and it has to be manually removed prior to taking the baby in or out of the carrier.
Unfortunately, the Evenflo Snugli Cross Terrain is one of the highest rated baby carriers made (according to Consumer Reports) so there are not any good alternatives. I've given up on the carrier concept and gone back to strollers until someone can make a durable carrier.
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