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Britax Frontier 85 Combination Seat, Cowmooflage (Prior Model)

3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
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Brand BRITAX
Installation Type Latch
Color Cowmooflage
Orientation Forward Facing
Item Weight 19.6 Pounds

About this item

  • Converts from car seat to belt-positioning booster
  • Thick comfort foam encourages proper sitting position
  • 5-point quick-adjust harness with 10 height positions
  • Base deforms in crash to absorb impact forces
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The new Britax Frontier 85 Combination Harness-2-Booster boasts best-in-class forward-facing five-point harnessed weight capacity up to 85 pounds with an industry-leading 20 inch shoulder harness height. The seat also serves as a vehicle belt-positioning booster up to 120 pounds.  Featuring True Side Impact Protection with one-hand adjustable harness height system, Versa-Tether and engineered energy management zones, the Frontier 85 is designed to be the safest high capacity seat in the industry. Loaded with comfort and convenience features, such as comfort foam, integrated cup holders and fixed armrests, the Frontier 85 is the ideal seat for the child graduating from their convertible car seat without compromising safety. 

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Featuring an innovative design and industry-leading technology, the Britax Frontier 85 Combination Booster Seat keeps your child safe and secure during car trips. Offering True Side Impact Protection and a patented, energy-absorbing Versa-Tether, this seat is engineered to grow with you child. The Frontier 85 accommodates children starting at 2 years old and 25 pounds up to 85 pounds when used as a forward-facing harnessed seat, and 40 to 120 pounds when used as a booster seat.


Frontier 85
Combination Booster Car Seat (Cowmooflage)
At a Glance:

  • Age/Weight/Height Requirements:
    In forward-facing harnessed mode, fits children 2+ years old weighing 25 - 85 pounds; In booster mode, fits children measuring 42 - 65 inches and weighing 40 - 120 pounds
  • Warranty:
    Limited 1-year warranty
  • Certifications:
    Certified for aircraft travel in harness mode only
Ideal for:
  • Who:
    Parents of growing children, caregivers, grandparents
  • What:
    Providing a secure, comfortable combination booster seat that offers innovative safety features and highest harness capacity
  • Where:
    Mid-sized cars, minivans, SUVs

The high weight capacity allows your child to remain in a 5-point harness up to 85 pounds, or in booster mode to 120 pounds. (Shown here in Rushmore.) View larger.
When used in booster mode, the Frontier 85 is compatible with the Britax SecureGuard Clip (sold separately).
(Shown here in Canyon.) View larger.
Available in these color combinations.
View larger. True Side Impact Protection for Advanced Security
The Frontier 85 Combination Booster Seat is ideal for parents concerned with providing proper safety and posture-support for their children during car rides. Offering True Side Impact Protection, this seat delivers superior protection if you happen to face an unexpected side-impact accident.

If such an event takes place, the solid head support and deep side walls work efficiently to distribute forces, shield the child from vehicle intrusion, contain the head and body, and keep the head, neck, and spine aligned to limit injury.

Superior 360-Degree Protection Features
The Frontier 85 features an advanced, industry-leading design for crash force management and absorption. The patented Versa-Tether system provides a staged-release tether webbing that securely anchors the top of the child seat to your vehicle at two points to minimize forward movement in the event of a sudden stop.

The energy-absorbing base is designed to absorb impact forces, while the foam lining provides additional support. In addition, the Harness Ultra Guard System (HUGS) reduces forward head movement and offers increased protection for your child.

The Frontier 85 is also compatible with the SecureGuard feature. The optional SecureGuard clip holds the lap portion of the safety belt in place, preventing submarining--when the child slides under the lap belt--and reducing the risk of any abdominal injury.

Adaptable to Your Growing Child
The tangle-free, five-point harness allows for 10 harness-height positions--up to an industry-leading 20 inches in shoulder harness height--and three buckle positions for a snug, comfortable fit, even as your child grows. You can also adjust the head restraint with one hand using the quick-adjust lever and easily change the harness shoulder height without disassembling the entire harness. Plus, the convenient front harness adjuster allows you to loosen or tighten the harness system easily.

The booster seat can be used in the forward-facing harnessed position for children a minimum of two years old, weighing 25 to 85 pounds, the highest capacity in five-point harness systems. As a belt-positioning booster seat, the seat is suited for children from 40 to 120 pounds.

Easy-to-Install
The Frontier 85 allows for quick, easy installation with lower LATCH connectors, compatible with most current vehicles. The premium, push-button system provides a tight, secure fit and makes it simple to install or remove the seat. Your child will appreciate the armrests that provide a natural place to rest his or her arms along with the dual cup holders designed to hold reusable water bottles or snack containers.

Soft, Durable Material with Comfort Foam
The plush, premium cover set with underlying comfort foam makes for a comfortable ride, even during long car trips.

Made from soft, durable materials, the booster seat's cover is easy to remove from the shell for cleaning and is available in a selection of distinctive patterns, including Canyon, Red Rock, Rushmore, Pink Sky, Cowmooflage, Maui Blue, Onyx, and Livia.

This combination booster seat is backed by a limited one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
One Britax Frontier 85 Combination Booster Seat and manual.





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3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5 out of 5
104 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of installation, comfort, fit and safety of the infant toddler car seat. For example, they mention it's very high quality, well-made, easy to install and use and that the cup holders are a creature comfort. They appreciate the 5-point harness and that it fits well in their car.

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55 customers mention51 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the infant toddler car seat. They mention that it is very high quality, well-made, and solid. Some say that it has the British quality that they trust. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and safety.

"...The straps are easy to adjust and are of good quality. The seat is very sturdy...." Read more

"...-This seat is HEAVY, which is a pro and a con. It's well made and sturdy, so I feel like my child is more secure...." Read more

"...Overall the seat is very, very well-made, looks super cute, and of course is nice and safe thanks to Britax! I am thrilled with it." Read more

"...that we have owned for 3 years, is an incredibly safe and thoughtful chair, so it made sense to just upgrade to the Frontier..." Read more

54 customers mention44 positive10 negative

Customers find the installation of the car seat to be easy. They mention that it's a breeze to install with the LATCH system, and it doesn't move at all. They say it'll take about 15 minutes to install, and that it is the safest and easiest to use seats. They also say that the straps adjust easily, making it easy for their child to get in and out of the seat. The latch assembly makes it easy to hook and unhook the seat from the metal anchors. They appreciate the shoulder belt option, which is easy to use.

"...my husband's car- he likes that it is not pink. The seat was very easy to install. The straps are easy to adjust and are of good quality...." Read more

"...The only pro for this compared to Graco is easiness of putting it together. But I would give this up to have an overall better car seat...." Read more

"...I just installed this seat today and it is remarkably easy to do. I'll teach you a trick. Don't pull the slack straight out towards you...." Read more

"...The Cowmooflage is super soft and well padded. The carseat was a breeze to install with the LATCH system and it doesn't budge a centimeter in my car...." Read more

39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

Customers find the infant toddler car seat comfortable, easy to install, and reclines. They also appreciate the plush, soft cow print and the cup holders. Some say their children have no trouble napping in their new seat.

"...She really likes the pattern and the fabric is soft and fluffy...." Read more

"...Overall, I like this seat very much. My son says it's very comfortable. He moved out of a Britax Marathon...." Read more

"It is a very comfortable seat. Lot of cushion and good design. My issue was the heavy weight of this...." Read more

"...The Cowmooflage is super soft and well padded. The carseat was a breeze to install with the LATCH system and it doesn't budge a centimeter in my car...." Read more

26 customers mention20 positive6 negative

Customers like the fit of the infant toddler car seat. They say it fits well in their car, it fits into all standard car seat suitcase bags, and it's very compact. Some like the size and padding of the seat. Overall, most are satisfied with the fit and recommend it to others.

"...He fits into the seat sooo nicely...." Read more

"...There is a big difference - by a few inches! This seat keeps my boys locked in tight, but they are very comfortable in it...." Read more

"...We were able to get good fits on both boys. I feel like with all the strap adjustments, my six-year-old will be able to ride in his a long time...." Read more

"...I like the size and padding. The seat straps are a nice thickness and don't twist around." Read more

24 customers mention24 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the safety of the infant toddler car seat. They mention that it has a 5-point harness, latch system, and great head protection. Some say that the seat is stable and secure, making them feel more secure.

"...It's well made and sturdy, so I feel like my child is more secure...." Read more

"...is very, very well-made, looks super cute, and of course is nice and safe thanks to Britax! I am thrilled with it." Read more

"...The Marathon (Cowmooflage) that we have owned for 3 years, is an incredibly safe and thoughtful chair, so it made sense to just upgrade to the..." Read more

"...The head area of these seats looks particularly safe and comfortable, as it "forms" more around their heads than other seats we've had...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the infant toddler car seat. They mention that the print on the fabric is adorable, the design is good, and the material is soft and fluffy. Some say that the kids love the cow print and the arm rests are quite nice.

"My daughter loves her "cow seat". She really likes the pattern and the fabric is soft and fluffy...." Read more

"There are a lot of great things about this seat.-The cow pattern is fantastic!-The no re-thread adjustable harness is AWESOME...." Read more

"It is a very comfortable seat. Lot of cushion and good design. My issue was the heavy weight of this...." Read more

"...my Marathon that has been used daily for 3.5 years and the material still looks amazing! It is the same fabric on the Frontier85 as well...." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers like the cup holders in the infant toddler car seat. They say they are a great accessory and easy to install. Some say the built-in cup holders are seamless and there are no gross things to fester.

"...limit. Straps can be adjusted without retreading Two cupholders Easy for child to get in and out of Not too heavy..." Read more

"...He moved out of a Britax Marathon. He LOVES that there are 2 cup holders so he can keep his sunglasses in one...." Read more

"...In fact, they are perfect "head holders" for sleeping (which he has slept in the seat a few times already)...." Read more

"...There are 2 built in cup holders- seemless, no less so nowhere for gross things to fester. Consumer reports and parents alike rave about this seat...." Read more

18 customers mention12 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the stability of the infant toddler car seat. Some mention that with the LATCH system it doesn't budge a centimeter in their car, and the head doesn' t flop forward. However, others say that the straps move and the cover moves around.

"...It reclines enough in the seat that my son's head doesn't flop forward. The Cowmooflage is super soft and well padded...." Read more

"...I love that the straps don't twist or tangle and are easy to tighten and loosen as she gets in and out of the seat...." Read more

"...piece I always seem to grab when picking up the seat causing the straps to move...." Read more

"...I like the size and padding. The seat straps are a nice thickness and don't twist around." Read more

Great car seat!
5 Stars
Great car seat!
This car seat is huge, but very comfortable for our 3 year old son! He loves sitting in it! It seemed a bit complicated at first to install, but my husband got it in with the latch system pretty easily. Love the safety of Britax car seats! I would recommend this to anyone; however, I think you almost have to have an SUV or van to fit this in the car. Worth the money!!!!!
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Carebear516
5.0 out of 5 stars Little digs the seat (w/ Diono vs. Britax comparison)
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012
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My daughter loves her "cow seat". She really likes the pattern and the fabric is soft and fluffy. This seat is in my husband's car- he likes that it is not pink.
The seat was very easy to install. The straps are easy to adjust and are of good quality. The seat is very sturdy. It offers just enough recline to allow my 2 year old to sleep in the seat.
The seat itself is quite wide. My little one swims in it. She is 40in and 29lb.
My daughter likes having cupholders and the arm rests are quite nice. Though they can be in the way when installing the seat.

Pros:
High harness limit.
Straps can be adjusted without retreading
Two cupholders
Easy for child to get in and out of
Not too heavy

Cons:
Very wide seat
Cover is not machine washable.
HUGS- we do not like those plastic things around the chest clip

This is a great seat and I higly recommend it.

Diono Radian RXT vs. Britax Frontier 85:
If you're like me your decision has probably come down to these two seats. My daughter rides in both seats. I have the Radian in my vehicle (2012 Focus hatchback). My husband has the Frontier in his vehicle (2009 Vibe). She is equally happy with both seats.
My husband and I are pleased with both seats. We have likes and dislikes for each. I'll try to give a good comparision.

Seat installation:
The Frontier wins here simply because it is lighter.
Both seats were super easy to install in either car. The bothe all install well in our 2005 Trailblazer on the odd occassion we use that car. I have never in stalled the Radian RF so I can not comment on that. We use th latch system on both seats. I have also used the belt paths when using in other people's cars. Belt path installation is also easy. The Radian is much heavier than the Frontier, making it more difficult to lift.

Seat Maitenance:
Here I feel the Radian wins.
The cover on the Radian is machine washable and is easily removed. The cover is one piece. The straps do have to be unthreaded to remove the cover. The cup holders can be put in the dishwasher.
The cover on the Frontier is supposed to be handwashed- not machine washable. Seriously... hand wash something my kid vomited on. Anyway, my washing machine has a handwash cycle so I used that. It turned out fine. Britax sells the cover for $80. The cup holders are intergrated into the seat so you have to wipe them out.

Seat adjustments:
It's a tie. Both seats have to be completely remove from the car to make adjustments.
The Radian has straps that need to be rethreaded to adjust. But, it's super easy. The crotch strap is easier to move than the Frontier. But, the head wings can be a pain. I have to put my knee in the seat and apply a lot of force to move them. But this means the stay in place once adjusted. When putting a kiddo in the seat the ratchet mechanism to tighten the straps can be annoying. My husband does not care for it.
The Frontier has a mechanism on the back that moves the straps and head rest up and dowm. But the adjuster is the piece I always seem to grab when picking up the seat causing the straps to move. I then have to wrangle my daughter to sit in it so I can adjust the straps again. Sort of annoying. Once she is in the seat adjustments are easy. But we didn't like the HUGS. They made her sweat under them so we took them off.

Seat size:
The Radian is much narrower than the Britax. This could make a big difference if you want to fit 3 across a back seat or have a tiny car. Otherwise It does not matter.

Travel:
I have only used the Radian for air travel. It is easier to bring into an airport, hands down. I wouldn't even consider air travel with the Frontier.

All in all, either seat is a good pick. It will just depend on your needs. I have found I really like them both.
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CeisMomma
1.0 out of 5 stars I would NOT trust this company.
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2018
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When my eight year old was born I was told to buy Britax. My two older children, both adults, had Graco. Back then car seat safety was not a well talked about subject. When my youngest was six months I bought her a Britax, even though everyone around me thought I was crazy as it was expensive and I was/am a single mom. I actually sold my laptop to purchase that seat. Her safety comes before everything else. She has remained in Britax since. I have had issues with customer service, but that didn't effect the safety of the product. She rear faced until she outgrew the height. Well, when my daughter needed a bigger seat, I bought a Frontier. This was supposed to be the seat to last her until she was out of a car seat. I had problems with it, and was given absolutely no help from customer service. Advised to buy the "new" frontier click tight. Which I did. I also purchased Britax for both of my grandsons. My oldest grandson has had problems with his seat, but nothing compared to the major problems I have and have had with my daughter's clicktight. I have called customer service and was promised a call back, nothing. I emailed them several times, with the last time being in JULY!! You guessed it, no response. Well, since the click tight will not lock down anymore, among other problems, the seat is useless and I do not have the money to purchase yet another seat. I am livid. So now my daughter's safety is sacrificed because Britax cannot, and has not, stood behind their products. I submitted a review to their Facebook page, but they did not approve it.
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Heidi Gretchen
4.0 out of 5 stars Great quality, but some things could be better.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2013
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There are a lot of great things about this seat.
-The cow pattern is fantastic!
-The no re-thread adjustable harness is AWESOME. To adjust the harness height, you simply loosen the seat in the car to get your hand behind, then squeeze and slide the back up or down and then let it click into place. Hooray for no re-threading!
-This seat is HEAVY, which is a pro and a con. It's well made and sturdy, so I feel like my child is more secure. But if you need to move this seat between cars often, you may want something lighter or to buy a second seat if you can afford it. This seat weighs 20 lbs.
-I like the way the head rest cradles my son's head - in the event of a collision, I feel like his head and neck will be well controlled. The buckle strap has 3 available positions. For my tall but skinny almost 5 year old, we moved to the second position. He's very comfortable, and there's still one looser slot we could use if needed.
-The seat was EASY TO INSTALL. I read other reviews about it being tough to get a tight install. Well, I will say, if you don't really thoroughly read the manual, you might have a hard time. If you're installing with LATCH, you simply need to pull the seat lining forward to see the belt path and pull tight. The back of the seat, the cushioning, splits. The top overlaps the bottom. Lift the top, then pull the bottom forward. (It's made to do this.) Then you can see the belt path. Make sure the latch belt is flat and smooth. Then, after you click both latch connectors onto the latch hooks, pull the strap into the belt path, and tighten by pulling into the seat. You should have no trouble getting it tight this way. Then the excess belt stores in the seat and you place the cushions back. My car has leather seats and I use an seat protector. I have had trouble with some seats getting a tight install. This seat is rock solid with little effort. I haven't tried the seat belt install yet, but will have to soon as my latch only supports 65 total lbs and my 40 lb son with his 20 lb seat will soon be too heavy for the latch system. Oh, and if you need to use a locking clip for a seat belt install, Britax will send you one free of charge.

Now, a couple of things I don't like...
-The instruction manual can be confusing. I had to read the manual more than once to figure out how to install this seat. It would be MUCH easier if Britax would color code the sections, as in "Harness Mode Installed with LATCH" vs. "Harness Mode Installed with Seat Belt" vs. "Booster Mode" etc, and it would be nice if the Harness Mode and Booster Mode were separated more. I felt like I was flipping all over the place to find the instruction I needed. Color coding, better division of instruction and maybe some streamlining would help. It made the installation seem harder than necessary. However, if you really take the time to sit down and read the manual BEFORE trying to install, it is very helpful.
-The seat is HEAVY. (Already said this as a pro, but this is also a con.)
-The arm rests are fixed. It would be nice if they lifted up to make getting in and out a little easier, or even to allow more space if an adult needs to ride next to this seat. Not a big deal though.

Overall, I like this seat very much. My son says it's very comfortable. He moved out of a Britax Marathon. He LOVES that there are 2 cup holders so he can keep his sunglasses in one. He chose the cow print because he thinks it looks like Jessie from Toy Story! lol I LOVE that I can keep him harnessed for a while longer. He'll turn 5 in a week and just barely weighs 40 lbs. I feel better knowing his little body is held securely. I got a GREAT price on Amazon, and with the free shipping and free returns, this was a win win situation. Oh, and I was nervous about the age of the seat since the price was so good - 33% off retail - but this seat has a manufactured date of 12/2012 and I purchased it in 01/2013, so the seat is brand new!

I have already decided that, as long as I still like this seat by summer, I am going to buy another one for my daughter (now 2 1/4 yrs old) later this year. The seat will grow with her, so it will be the last seat either of my kids need! Hooray for that, too!
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