Gear Review
Mountainsmith Youth Scout Backpack - 3355cu in
The Best Scout Pack Period.
By Cody Coonradt
November 7, 2008
These packs rock. We took four of them up to Red Castle lake with a group of Boy Scouts. The pack will fit just about any boy, and is fairly easy to adjust on the trail. We had one boy with a 28" waist and one boy with a 38" waist in these packs, and we were able to get them adjusted for each. Straps have multiple attachment points to adjust for narrower shoulders and different torso lengths. The top flap has elastic to allow boys to strap insane amounts of gear under it. The external frame keeps the back cool and provides a really stable frame. These bags are the best external frame packs I've ever seen. Bag the orange BSA packs, do your boys a favor, and buy them this pack. If your boys insist on internal frame packs, or you're doing canyoneering and need something shoulder width, try this: Jansport Big Bear - http://www.backcountry.com/store/JAN0303/JanSport-Big-Bear-63-Backpack-3600cu-in
View Details: Mountainsmith Youth Scout Backpack - 3355cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Velocity nylon, 840D ballistic nylon, bar tack, Hypalon
- Volume:
- 3356cu in (55L)
- Suspension:
- External aluminum frame, padded mesh back panel, sternum strap
- Hydration Compatible:
- No
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes, 13-17in (33-43cm)
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No, external sling
- Rain Cover:
- Yes, collared storm shield with drawcord
- Access Types:
- Top, pass through side pockets
- External Pockets:
- 1 Front, 2 side, 1 top
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- Daisy chain
- Ice Axe Loops:
- No
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- 4lb 2oz (1910g)
- Recommended Use:
- Weekend or overnight backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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