Backpack for 11yr old

[Nwernig]

My son has done a good bit of hunting with me but nothing that required him to have a legit hunting backpack. He has a possibility of getting drawn for a couple hunts this year that he will finally need one. I would like to get something that he can grow into, use for a couple years, and carry more of the load as he gets older. I am looking at the Eberlestock X2 and was wondering if anyone had used it for their kids. He is an athlete and is in great condition. Thanks

 

[isItFallYet]

I recently went through this with my son. I was going to buy the small exo pack but decided to get an Amazon special since it will likely be outgrown soon.

I bought this one and it’s not bad for what it is.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JYY7M5S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&th=1&psc=1

 

[*zap*]

If a MR guide lite will fit him now....then that may be a good choice since it is so e-z to adjust the torso length...

 

[william schmaltz]

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At least worth a look.

 

[rideold]

Make sure the waist belt fits properly. I've had not end of trouble with my son on this one. I can get lots of packs to fit him but he's so skinny the waist belts just don't. First time we found one that fit correctly he was amazed at how much easier it was to carry weight. I'd take a pack that was too big in every other aspect if the waist belt fit him.

 

[Dos Perros]

Rockslide sponsor and sponsor of the youth hunting photo contest:

Kid backpacks | WesternEdgeGear.com Dickinson, ND

Western Edge Gear makes full-featured load-hauling packs for kids and hard-to-find accessories for adult gear. Western Edge Gear kid backpacks are for hiking, hunting, or anything else kids are out doing. WesternEdgeGear.com is where you can find us.

www.westernedgegear.com

At least worth a look.

If my 7 year old was 11 I'd buy one of these and never look back. I'm sure my daughter would eventually use it and I could sell here later.

 

[Elkslayer67]

Depending on the size of your kid. My daughter is 5’3 and I have her in the Stone Glacier Krux with the small belt and 3300 bag. Works great and at worst she will have to purchase a larger belt in the future.

 

[AKEK]

The Akek Alpha 3200x pack adjusts very nicely for smaller and bigger waist sizes.

Alpha 3200 Hunting Backpack - Rifle / Bow Big Game Pack

Our Alpha 3200 hunting backpack is perfect for a 3 day packing trip & small enough for a simple morning hike. Ultra lightweight Carbon fiber frame.

akek.com

 

[Nwernig]

Thank you all for the replies. A lot of good options to consider. I just used my F1 mainframe to see if I could make it fit him for sizing/belt and it did. So now I just need to see how much I want to spend

 

[nodakian]

Check out the youth forum. The Cougar did a good review a while back, and we've made some upgrades since.

As he mentioned, belts come in two sizes, so I'm sure we could find something to work. We're also starting to build 22" frames to extend the lifespan. Call or PM anytime.

https://www.rokslide.com/forums/thr...-youth-backpack-review-by-john-wilson.200113/

 

[PVS]

I got my 7yr old the osprey jet 18. I don't let him carry hardly any weight basically just his sleeping bag to fill out the pack so he looks the part and doesn't get to wore down. I see there on sale on backcountry.com for about $39.00. Plus it doubles as his school backpack

 

[Clarktar]

I got my 7yr old the osprey jet 18. I don't let him carry hardly any weight basically just his sleeping bag to fill out the pack so he looks the part and doesn't get to wore down. I see there on sale on backcountry.com for about $39.00. Plus it doubles as his school backpack

Strange, it shows 64.95 for me


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