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Average Rating: 5 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 1
RRP: £189.99
Year: 2005

Description: - Although they will carry children the limiting factor is the child's weight. - Eighteen kilos (18 kg) is the maximum recommended load, not including any equipment. - The weight and length of time you want to carry for, both yours and junior's comfort levels, are also deciding factors. - A new improved carrying harness with Quantum™ hipbelt. - A new improved child seat. - Front and rear footloops for safe loading. - The Zip-off day bag can be carried by your child or clipped to the shoulder pads for hands free convenience. - A big 25 litre base pocket with internal bottle loops. - A front pocket for additional load carrying. - Removeable face cushion/dribble pad that provides protection and comfort for your child’s face when moving over rough terrain. - A new external mesh pocket for carrying wet nappies, etc. - New pockets on the hipbelt for coins, cards and keys include a flexible safe mirror. - Made from tough Gridlock fabric for durability. - Weight: 2.8 k. - Now supplied with Sombrero sun shade/bug screen and Rainbow rain cover.

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Lloyd Cresswell 
Posted: 23/10/05
'BELIEVE THE HYPE'
Strengths:
Extremely comfortable for long periods, what more do you want? Lots of space for baby changing essentials and a snack.
Weaknesses:
Is a little bulky for transporting on holiday. The small money/key pouch on the belt is just that - too small. Nothing to put you off though.
Overall:
I'd suffered an old Karrimor with the first child. It was painful the second it went on, so very little walking done away from paths suitable for a big 3-wheeled buggie. With the second child we bit the financial bullet and invested in the Vamoose. The only issue turned out to be the disappointment I'd not got one before. The comfort levels allow my bigger than average 15 month old to be carried for up to 4 hours before I start to think it's time to stop - by which time junior's wants to get out anyway!
The price is steep but you can get 10% off anywhere (mine from Field and Trek) with membership of this or that, then sell it later on Ebay (current prices are stupidly high) so the initial high price isn't that bad.
Don't forget it comes in 2 sizes don't let the salesperson fool you into thinking it doesn't matter - it does, I tried both sizes and the difference was significant.
 
Performance
 
100%
Reliability
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Overall Rating
 
93%
 
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