Gear Review
Mountainsmith Youth Scout Backpack - 3355cu in
Awesome Youth Pack!
By MargieS
Ranked #198 - Backpacks
June 16, 2010
I bought this for my 11-year-old son who was going on his first Boy Scout Backpacking trip. For under $110, this is a GREAT pack. It is lightweight and durable. It has a nice external frame, and enough pockets to separate items, but not so many that you forget where you put stuff. There are 2 external pockets on the left side and one long external pocket on the right, plus the bigger, square external pocket on the back. There is also a pocket on the top flap. My son's Camelbak fit perfectly in this pocket, and the zipper stayed closed even with the drinking hose extending out. The sleeping bag sling is very handy. This pack is VERY roomy. We packed this with all my son's required gear (clothes, mess kit, first aid kit, survival kit, compass, toilet paper, full body rain suit, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, etc.) Then we added his food and a tent - and there was room to spare! The waist/hip band is highly adjustable. My son is VERY skinny (60% for height, but only 40% for weight) and I was a little worried that it wouldn't go small enough, but it did! It adjusts at the chest, too. Backcountry's description states that this pack comes with a safety whistle, but it did not.
View Details: Mountainsmith Youth Scout Backpack - 3355cu in
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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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