Offering a supportive external frame and lots of space for gear, the Mountainsmith Youth Scout backpack gives kids the opportunity to hit the trail in comfort. The pack offers two load adjusters, dual-density foam shoulder straps, as well as a comfortable waist belt, helping the pack distribute weight evenly across your body. As a result, the pack feels as comfy on the fifth mile as it does on the very first. The Youth Scout also presents a number of techniques to carry a load, which includes a sleeping bag sling with quick-release hardware, zippered side pockets with pass-thru sleeves, daisy chain attachments points, a leading flap having a zippered pocket, as well as a front pocket with elastic rigging. And as with any very good pack, the Youth Scout is ready for inclement weather, having a medium rain cover as well as a collared storm shield with a drawcord closure.
Other particulars incorporate a 420-denier Velocity nylon material body fabric, 840-denier ballistic nylon material supports, a 6061 aluminum frame, an aura mesh back panel, a security whistle situated about the chest strap/buckle, as well as an elastic sternum strap. The Youth Scout--which boasts 3,356 cubic inches of storage--measures 18 by 27 by 15 inches (W x H x D), weighs in at 4 pounds 2 oz ., while offering a fit selection of 13 to 17 inches. All Mountainsmith packs have a lifetime warranty. (more...)
