My son just turned 7 months old and as the weather starts to warm up, I'm itching to get him and my wife out on the trail with me. I'm trying to find an infant carrier that is sturdy and reliable without being too expensive. An added bonus would be some additional space for gear built in to the pack.

I've seen a fair number of reviews online, but most of them seem more marketing buzzwords than actual information and opinion, so I'm hoping a few people here have some experience with these.

Of the reviews I've seen, the Sherpani Rumba and the Deuter KangaKid Child Carrier both had decent comments but I was hoping for more than one opinion. I will be making a trip to the local REI to try their packs on for fit, but that doesn't always translate to on-trail comfort.

Thanks in advance
Dave