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REI Meteor Pack - Youth

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This feature-rich, value-oriented backpack is designed for younger hikers heading off for a multi-day trip with the family.

Contoured, padded shoulder straps with breathable panels plus angled waistbelt that cups hip bones offer carrying comfort
Load-lifter straps and sternum strap help balance your pack while dual aluminum stays distribute the weight evenly
Organize your gear in the top-loading main compartment, floating top security pocket, two side pockets or front essentials pocket
Two large side zip pockets stash it all, large enough for fuel bottles on the inside and a fishing pole strapped behind
Right pocket is hydration compatible, with a tube exit port and hanging toggles it can hold a 1-liter reservoir, sold separately
Externally accessible sleeping bag compartment with a zip-away internal divider handles bulky bags
Side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
Single tool loop, front daisy chain and four accessory points for lashing on additional gear
Dual mesh side pockets are each large enough to hold a 1-liter bottle
With a ''rip-and-stick'' torso adjustment, shoulder strap system easily slides on pack's frame to fit torsos of varying lengths
Durable molded foam backpanel has channels for air circulation, increasing ventilation to keep your back cool and dry
Made of lightweight yet tough 420-denier nylon ripstop, 600-denier polyester and 840-denier ballistic nylon bottom for durability
Sized to fit kids from 10 to 16 years old

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REI Meteor Pack - Youth Customer Reviews

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REI Meteor Pack - Youth

4.3

(based on 15 reviews)

87%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to load (14)
Comfortable (13)
Highly adjustable (11)
Lightweight (9)
Good padding (8)

Cons

Best Uses

Extended trips (11)
Light loads (7)
Day hikes (4)
Travel (4)
Heavy loads (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (10), Avid adventurer (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (6), Survivalist / minimalist (4)

Reviews

Reviewed by 15 customers

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Sep

2007

(19 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Outstanding youth pack

By Private Idaho

from Boston, MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Wet Weather

Comments about REI Meteor Pack - Youth:

We had an eleven-year old boy who was starting boy scouts and needed a good flexible pack. He's small for his age, but we expect a tremendous amount of physical growth over the next few years. I think he's 4'7 and 73lbs right now. On its smallest settings this pack fits him just fine - but he is not allowed to miss any meals or the pack will be too big!
Its flexible enough that I think it will last him until he's 15 or so. That's what we liked most about the pack. Its a technically complete and thorough pack with all the right pockets, straps and configuration that will allow him to carry all the equipment he needs for an extended stay in the woods. I was very happy with it.

Sep

2007

(18 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fits even the smallest Kid

By tstrople

from Bend, Oregon

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Small waist size

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes

Comments about REI Meteor Pack - Youth:

I camp alot and my daughter wanted to come too. She is 10 and rather slender so finding a bag that would fit was tough. This bag is fully adjustable and will grow with her and my other children. the colors are neutral for boys and girls and it was lite enough to not weigh her down. I wish the sleeping bag compartment could fit a normal size bag but we made due. This bag is worth the money. Definite take this one over the small kids bag from [...]. Thanks

Sep

2007

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Worked great for my daughter's first ove

By Duffy

from Elsie, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes

Comments about REI Meteor Pack - Youth:

I bought this pack for my 9 year old daughter's first overnight backpacking trip. I'm old school on backpack frame style, but this internal frame worked great for her -- she found it very comfortable.

I still think the lower section (in the newer internal frame backpacks) is too small for a real sleeping bag to stuff inside, but we found one that fit in there and I packed an extra wool blanket for her.

I'll probably buy another one next year, if my second daughter takes to packing with us.

Sep

2008

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice and roomy.

By Big Bear

from Winder, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about REI Meteor Pack - Youth:

I rented this pack for my 9 year old son when I took him on his first backpacking trip last weekend. The pack was roomy, comfortable, and has lots of pockets. He loved it!!!!I think this is a great pack, but there is one draw back, the hip belt. My son is tall and thin. The hip belt could not adjust to a small enough size to properly place the load on his hips, so most of the weight was on his shoulders. Also the plastic loop that attaches the hip belt base to the belt/belt buckle turned sideways. This did not allow the belt to tighten properly. If this loop could be redesigned so as not to turn this pack would be 5 stars all the way.

May

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great pack for small adults!

By yosemite girl

from Burbank, California

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads

Comments about REI Meteor Pack - Youth:

After trying literally dozens of packs, all the way up to the Osprey packs that could be ordered in XS sizes, I couldn't find a pack to fit my 5' tall short fit frame.

Finally I thought - what about a kid's pack? I found this one and it was perfect from step one on the trail. It adjusts down small to fit my short frame, but had plenty of padding for my 25 pound load. The sleeping bag compartment fit my down back just fine, and I had more than enough room for several nights in the backcountry. The bear canister fits inside as well!

Sep

2007

(4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Pockets!!!

By BR

from Fairbanks, AK

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compartmentalized
Easy To Load
Large Capacity
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Travel

Comments about REI Meteor Pack - Youth:

Large top compartment that can be a day hike pack or left behind if you don't need the extra space.

Aug

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Meteor Youth Pack

By warpig160

from CT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Light Loads
Travel

Comments about REI Meteor Pack - Youth:

I bought this pack for my 12 year old son to do a 4 day hike on the AT. Good pack that fills the gap for a young boy who cannot fit into adult packs. Well made, durable, and easy to carry the 20 pound load for the duration.

Nov

2008

(3 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

"Don't buy a pack right away"

By NTL

from Maraland Heights, mo

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Load

Cons

Bad Padding
Bulky
Delicate
Heavy
Restricts Movement

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Light Loads

Comments about REI Meteor Pack - Youth:

This pack needs better padding in the back an a little more room inside. But it would be good for day hikes and overnight camping trips. Not backpacking trips.

Jun

2008

(3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great kids packs

By socaljpt

from Riverside Ca.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes
Wet Weather

Comments about REI Meteor Pack - Youth:

I got two of these for a 13 and 10 year old fits all there stuff and more.Water hydration on small side only 1 liter.

Mar

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great pack for many children

By Bill L.

from Lake Placid, NY

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes

Comments about REI Meteor Pack - Youth:

I buy gear for a summer camp for children ages 8-14. We have a big trip program with trips up to 5 days long. Any pack I buy must be comfortable, well designed, and very adjustable to fit a wide range of child. I'm knowledgeable and I'm picky. Last summer I bought 10 of these packs and was very impressed with how well they fit many children, even some of our 12-14 year olds who were small framed. Needless to say, our packs get very heavy use by a great many children and the Meteor youth pack held up very well. I wish the sleeping bag compartment were a bit larger but it works. My only substantive complaint is that the torso adjustment system is way too difficult for a child to change. It is so heavily velcroed that it is not easy for an adult to adjust, let alone a child. Obviously, at a summer camp we are changing the torso adjustment all the time. Even so, I'm pleased enough with this pack that I will be buying more.

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