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Product Description
The Sherpani Rumba has all the features you’ll need for overnight camping adventures, all day summer festivals, and afternoon trips to the grocery store. This baby backpack carrier features a large capacity, whopping weight limit (70 lbs), backpack-esque suspension system, and the included removable kids’ daypack / diaper bag.
Upgraded features include:
Rumba is the only baby carrier that can be adjusted while it’s still on your back; the “Backtrack On-The-Fly” suspension system fits any size torso, and micro-adjusts while you’re wearing it, making it much easier to trade the carrier between partners.The best part is, there is no need to disturb your child, especially if they are sleeping which is a common occurrence with this super comfortable baby backpack.
Rumba features a five-point safety harness with a padded chest plate that prevents slouching and holds your child upright comfortably and securely with padded foam and five security straps.
Rumba’s included sunshade is easier to install and has more coverage.
Note that few people will be willing or able to carry around a child weighing up to 70 pounds; the large pack size that such carrying-capabilities require may prove to be a drawback, especially if you’re a smaller person. But if the larger size is of no concern, and you’re looking for a heavy-duty child carrier, the Sherpani Rumba is a great choice. The 70 pound limit includes child, diapers, toys, snacks, and whatever else is being carried.
Product Details
- Interior organization
- Interior floral lining
- Water bottle pocket
- Adjustable shoulder strap
- Nylon fabric
Customer Reviews
(5.0 out of 5)
Large waist belt
3 stars
Reviewer: Anonymous , Austin, TX Date: April 21, 2011
I tried out this carrier, but found that I couldn’t get the waist belt tight enough. The smallest adjustment is 29inches….as a petite frame, I found this frustrating. Unfortunately, I had to return it and go with a different backpack.
My Splendid Sherpani
5 stars
Reviewer: Trent , Centerton, AR Date: April 29, 2010
We’ve only had the backpack a week, but it has been awesome! As soon as our 16-month-old, 24 pound daughter was placed in the carrier she loved it! We hiked that evening for about 2 hours straight out of the box. The pack was comfortable and supported her weight well; she’s an energetic child so she’s always moving, but the pack stayed comfortable on me the whole time. She had plenty of room to feel comfortable moving, but was still very safe. The one negative we have so far is when we upwrapped it, the plastic on the kickstand was a little difficult to unwrap and somewhat annoying. But we quickly looked past that part. This is a great carrier and I will recommend it to my friends and who knows maybe even share my splendid Sherpani.
Where did you get that?
5 stars
Reviewer: JT , San Diego Date: May 02, 2007
Hi as most parents that are looking to get a carrier i did my homework, I tried out both the Rumba and Kelty But pound for pound The Rumba was by far the best. I was really Impressed with the weight i can hold (70 pounds) vrs. the Kelty (40 pounds) most laughed when i told them this because they really cant see themselves Carrying this kinda weight. I am a Firefighter/Emt and we love to go on very rugged trails as well as self Exploring. So far we have used the rumba for more then 50 hours of hiking, Has plenty of storage room as well. My son is 16 months old weights 22 pounds and he loves it. He has no problems sitting in it for hours at a time with no complaints or fuss, as well as fall asleep. So if your looking for A strong carrier to Last through you childs first few years look no further. And for the Infamous question where did you get that? i hear that everywhere we go.
truth in advertising
3 stars
Reviewer: tim , saint marys, ga Date: November 19, 2006
I bought the sherpani rumba based on its internal frame characteristics and its large volume. Based on the specs as displayed, it should fit a 22 inch torso. I am slightly over 6’3 . I wear a size 48 jacket and a 38 pant. I have been measured at several shops, all of which agree I have a 22 inch torso. the rumba does not fit me. with all the straps and torso adjustments maxed out it is still a uncomfortable. it fits my wife wonderfully. she is 5’8, 125 lbs and a 17inch torso. adjusting the rumba to fit her or switch from maxed for me to be set for her is no easier on this pack than the deuter or kelty. it can not be easily adjusted while being worn unless you are a contortionist or have a friend do it. Check out the yellow straps in the pictures. they are fully behind you. the child seat is also very difficult to adjust due to the fact that it is fastened with velcro and has no marks to help show you at what height you started or are adjusting it to. you have to measure by eye and hope you adjusted correctly. in addition, while you are trying to set it in straight and at the right height, by eye, the velcro keeps trying to grab the seat. this makes you have to repeatedly rip it away and try again. Over all this is a pack that is nicely skewed to the female side of the unisex spectrum and it has great capacity. But don’t be fooled, this large bag fits only up to medium sized people. The deuter and kelty maxed out are closer to fitting a large person than this bag.
Excellent!
5 stars
Reviewer: Anonymous , Waimea, Hawaii Date: July 17, 2006
This carrier has exceeded our expectations in comfort and appearance. It is great for day hikes and for just getting around. It can fit both my husband and I comfortably and our daughter loves the ride. I would definitely buy it again.
Rumba Review
4 stars
Reviewer: Parent-Hayash , Middletown, CT Date: July 16, 2006
One of the best features of this pack is the ability to adjust it while the child is in the pack. My husband and I switch off with no problems. The hip belt is kind of big though and if we loose any weight we’ll have a tough time.
The Sherpani Rumba is the superior high-end carrier
5 stars
Reviewer: Matthew , Adelaide, AUSTRALIA Date: March 02, 2006
I only looked at top-end child carriers because I wanted one suitable for long hikes (from 1 hour to multiple days), for all weather conditions (rain, wind, sun), and for durability. I took my 6 month old son and tested the Sherpani Rumba (made in Colorado) along with the Deuter Kid Comfort III (made in Germany) and the Macpac Vamoose (made in New Zealand). I did not bother with the Kelty line because their sun cover only provides shade for the top and back of the child’s head, but not the sides. We currently live in Australia and we want complete sun coverage against the intense sun here. The Deuter and Macpac models have a major obstacle for fitting people’s torso. Like most of the low-end brands and models, their frame is made entirely of aluminum TUBING which cannot be molded to the curve of the adult’s back. The Sherpani model is made like most internal-frame backpacks by using FLAT aluminum BARS which may be easily bent to match the contour of the adult’s back. This was my main problem with the Deuter. I was unable to make the pack hug my back, so it felt like the pack was falling away from me and I had to counter-balance the weight by leaning forward with bad posture. The Macpac actually fit well even without the adjustability of pliable flat aluminum frame bars; however, my problem with the Macpac was that the pads on either side of the child came up too high, so that they dug in under the arms of my son. I imagine he might have outgrown this problem with time, but I was unwilling to wait. Regarding compression for storage or traveling, the Macpac compresses down the most of the three models, but it also has the smallest stand and therefore the least stability when placed on the ground for loading and unloading the child. It is also a little cumbersome to re-construct after being fully compressed. The Deuter model was the bulkiest of the three models after it was compressed. The Rumba falls somewhere in the middle. The Rhumba does need a better rain cover like the full protection provided by Deuter; however, using the Topper included with the Rumba along with a small poncho we were able to keep our son dry and warm during hikes of 50degreeF with wind chills and rain putting the temps more around 40degreeF. The adjustability of the Rumba was superior to the other two models. The Rumba has two little tabs which can either be pulled or flipped to increase or decrease the torso length of the pack. This enables my wife and I to share the pack easily. Despite their claims, the Deuter could never be adjusted while the pack is on the adult. Bonus – The Rumba was the least expensive of the three top-end models we tested. It will also last longer as it can hold up to 70lbs. I’ll quite carrying our son soon before he ever reaches that weight. During a 9 day trip in New Zealand my son spent a total of 15 hours in the Rumba and seemed to love every minute. He was either extremely excited, occupied with looking around at the scenery, or snoozing comfortably. The red color offered by Sherpani is also very nice as I like to keep my outdoor equipment colored brightly for the unexpected safety/signalling needs.