Hiking with an infant is so much easier when you can distribute their weight in a framed hiking backpack. I was handed down a 10-year-old version of this carrier, and the new one blows it out of the water. First, it's incredibly light—only 7 pounds, 4 ounces for an aluminum-framed pack—and fits both my short torso and my husband's much longer one. It has a lot of storage, including a built-in wet bag for the inevitable diaper blowout and a sleeve for a hydration bag; a sunshade; and plenty of big grab handles for when you trip while wearing it and need someone to help pull you back on your feet.