Trail Magik is for kids age 1 year+, and up to 43lbs.

Gear is a highly personal decision, and there’s lots of great options out there! Here’s why we created Trail Magik:

Keeps Kids Hiking: Backpack kid carriers often keep kids off the trail, since loading and unloading can be a pain. We wanted our little hikers to gain experience and strength hiking for as long as they’re able, with an easy on/off option to rest while being carried. We all want self-sufficient kid hikers, and Trail Magik is a great tool to help kids get there.

10x Lighter: Backpack kid carriers add a ton of weight to your setup, averaging over 7lbs—before your kid is in it! Trail Magik weighs only 9.8oz, which is 10x less weight.

A Fraction of The Cost: New backpack kid carriers start at over $300, which is a substantial investment in a piece of gear that may only last a season or two. Trail Magik is only $95 (one third the cost) and is commonly used by our customers for multiple years and seasons per child. Our durable construction means it can be passed down to siblings for years to come.

Multi Use: Backpack kid carriers are so bulky, you generally only want to use them on a hike. Trail Magik unlocks flexibility to carry your little one in any setting, from the beach to the chair lift queue to the farmer’s market to the hiking trail. Some of our customers even bring their Trail Magik to Disneyland!

Maximizes Capacity: Backpack kid carriers significantly reduce the adult’s capacity for carrying other essential gear, food and water on their back. For active families attempting substantial trips, a backpack kid carrier is simply not an option. Trail Magik makes these trips possible by creating a comfortable way to carry little hikers without robbing space for other gear.

Essential for Emergencies: No parent wants to be caught unprepared for an emergency, especially in a remote location. Backpack kid carriers are far too bulky to bring along simply for emergency purposes. Trail Magik is a piece of lightweight gear that can fit in your backpack’s brain or water bottle pouch, that will give you peace of mind in case you need to carry your child for any reason.

The Trail Magik cannot be worn on its own. The Trail Magik Kid Carrier is an attachment that is designed to clip onto a 30 Liter or greater hiking backpack with a robust hipbelt & “load lifter” webbing on the shoulder straps. Our customers use their Trail Magiks with a variety of brands and types of backpacks; however a robust hip belt and “load lifter” webbing on the shoulder straps is required.

Please check the integrity of your backpack first for any where and tear before using it with a Trail Magik.

Yes! The Trail Magik Kid Carrier complies with all US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)  safety standards. To achieve our certification and ensure safety and reliability, we collaborated directly with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, undergoing extensive testing on various backpacks and confirming our carrier’s suitability for children aged 12 months and older. Committed to the highest standards, we adhered to all safety regulations, including static/dynamic weight testing, flammability testing, and securing necessary certifications, to provide our adventure community with a dependable and innovative product.

If you need help troubleshooting your fit and use of Trail Magik, we’re here for you! Shoot us an email (with photos) at help@trailmagik.com and we will evaluate your fit, coach you on the right backpack to pair with it, etc.

If you’re unsatisfied with your Trail Magik for any reason, we’ll make it right. Contact us at help@trailmagik.com and we can assist you with making a return.