Tough Traveler Camper Backpack
www.toughtraveler.com Retail Price: $178 Specs per manufacturer: SIZE: 21″ x 12″ x 8.5″ 2200 cu. in. (including hood) •Fits children approximately 5 yrs – 11 yrs, and slim adults from 3’6″ to 5’2″ (slim) •Control straps to fine-tune load distribution between shoulders and hips. •Padded shoulder straps, back pad and lumbar pad. •Hip belt compressors make […]
Mountainsmith Youth Pursuit Internal Frame Backpack
www.mountainsmith.com Retail Price: $99 Order here at Amazon! Specs: Fit Range: 13″-17″, Dimensions: 28.5″ x 16″ x 12″, Volume: 3173 cu. in. (52 L), Weight: 3 lbs. 9 oz. Findings: On a recent trip in the Chugach Mountains in Alaska, we had the opportunity to run Mountainsmith’s Youth Pursuit backpack through the paces. There are not […]
Osprey Packs Sprint Series Youth Packs: Ace 48 & Jib 35
Retail Price: ~$149.00 www.ospreypacks.com Findings: My kids started backpacking before they could even roll over. This meant that for years and years I dreamed of the day when my kids A. could hike themselves, and B. carry their own gear. Happily that time is here–at least for half of my kids. We have tried 2 […]