2025: Osprey Poco Premium vs Osprey Poco Baby Backpack Carrier

Are you interested in buying an Osprey Poco baby carrier and can't decide between the Poco and the Poco Premium? 

In this blog we've put together a video covering the main differences and similarities between the Poco and Poco Premium as well as a comparison table. Further down you'll find links to our more in-depth video reviews on each baby carrier as well as a information on the accessories available. 

Osprey relaunched the Poco range in 2025. The top two baby carriers are now called the Poco and the Poco Premium (previously the Poco Plus).

They are both great baby carriers, but before you decide which one to buy it's worth understanding what the differences are between the two. Here's our video review of the differences between the Osprey Poco and the Osprey Poco Premium. We had both baby carriers side by side in the studio (minus the babies) to help give you a really good comparison. 

• The Osprey Poco Premium has 12 litres more storage, most of it in the large pocket at the back of the carrier. 
• The Poco has a removable dribble pad where as the Poco Premium has a removable dribble pad and seat cushion.
• The Poco Premium is £50 more expensive

The names Poco and Poco Premium are obviously very similar and therefore it's not surprising that the Osprey Poco Premium is basically the Poco carrier with a few extra bits. See the table below where we've collated the key similarities and differences between the baby carriers.

If you want a more detailed review of the top of the range Poco Premium baby carrier click the video below:

Remember you don't need to buy the rain cover in addition as this is included with both the Poco and Poco Premium, you'll find it in the under-seat pocket. 

The Osprey Poco is is a great baby carrier for active families. We often recommend this backpack for use in hot weather as the sun shade is very effective and the back system has excellent ventilation. There are currently two colour options available, either a green or black Poco baby carrier.

For a more in depth video of the Osprey Poco baby carrier see the video below:

There are a couple of accessories you can buy with your Osprey Poco baby carrier. If you lose the big green rain cover then you can buy a replacement. 

The other accessory worth considering is the the carry case. It's a black bag that fits both the Poco and Poco Premium. If you are planning on using the carrier on holiday and flying then it's a good idea as it keep all the straps tidy and will help prevent the carrier being damaged in transit. See our video below to help visualise the baby carrier bag and get an idea of what else you'd be able to fit in it.