Tough Traveler Camper Backpack
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 it fit excellently
•Adjustable harness
•Aluminum stays
•Sternum strap distributes the load across the breastplate and pulls the shoulder straps together, eliminating under-the-arm pressure
•Contoured 3-piece Cordura®-covered hip belt combines 1/2″ of high-strength, distortion-reducing foam with 1/4″ open-cell foam
•Side compressors to tighten load
•4 side lash tabs
• Hood pocket: 10.5″ x 5″ x 2″
• Small front pocket
•Weight: 2 lbs. 4 oz.
•Made of Packcloth
Findings: Tough Traveler is known to make high quality gear that lasts and lasts. I have an old stallion carrier that I’ve had for nearly 15 years and it is still going strong! The cost is a bit high–probably because it is made in the good old USA. I commend TT for being one of the few outdoor companies still manufacturing here. My only complaint about the back is the metal stays in the back. I think they come up too high and I had trouble with the kids hitting their head on them. Overall, this is a quality pack just right for a new backpacker. See the slide show for more.