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Kelty Jr. Tioga External Frame Pack
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Kelty Jr. Tioga External Frame Pack

Item # 780640

$90.00

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Combining adult features with kid-specific sizing, the Kelty Jr. Tioga external frame pack is ideal for introducing youngsters to overnight trips of up to a week long.

  • Adjustable suspension fits most 5-13 year-olds and grows with your child
  • Ventilated shoulder straps, hipbelt and back panel offer breathability and evenly distribute the load; sternum strap for adds stability and comfort
  • Padded hipbelt includes stabilizer straps to keep the pack anchored to the hips
  • The Kelty Jr. Tioga pack has a large top-loading main compartment along with 3 zippered side pockets and a zippered top pocket for organizing gear
  • Hold-open bar makes loading and unloading easy
  • Reservoir sleeve and drink tube exit port allow on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately)
  • Made from lightweight, durable 600-denier ripstop and oxford polyester for durability

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Item 780640

Kelty Jr. Tioga External Frame Pack Specs

Specification

Description

GenderKids'
Frame typeExternal
Approximate volume2,050 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric34 liters
Average weight3 lbs. 6 oz.
Average weight - metric1.5 kilograms
Adjustable torsoYes
Fits torso9 - 14 inches
Fits waist/hips18 - 30 inches
MaterialRipstop and oxford polyester
Frame materialAluminum alloy
Number of pockets4 + main compartment
Packbag dimensionsUnavailable
Hydration compatibleYes
Access / LoadingTop
Sleeping bag compartmentNo

Kelty Jr. Tioga External Frame Pack Customer Reviews

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Mar

24

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Great Starter Backpack

By Family Mule

from Western PA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Tough

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • Backpacking

Comments about Kelty Jr. Tioga External Frame Pack:

We bought two of these packs when we decided that the girls (7&9) needed to carry their own sleeping bags. They have worked out great for our kids 60#/44" and 67#/50". For their first trip they each carried about five pounds. For the final '08 outing, in October, they had worked up to about 9# each. We had no complaints from the troops, as long as I kept an eye on hip belts and ensured that my seven year old clipped her sternum strap. It is well worth the time to vary the width of the shoulder straps, so that they match the shoulders they ride on.

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Jul

28

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

This is a winner

By Kermit is King

from Beaverton, OR

About Me Casual Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Load
  • Good padding
  • Highly Adjustable
  • Large capacity
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking

    Comments about Kelty Jr. Tioga External Frame Pack:

    Bought this for my 6 year-old son for 1-night stays. The pack is roomy inside, not too complicated (4 pockets = not much gets lost), and fits pretty well. The sleeping bag rack on the bottom is perfectly sized for a kid's bag + bed roll. It's light - he can carry his own bag, bed roll, food, clothes, snacks, mess kit, stove, and fuel with room and weight to spare.

    We've taken it on several overnighters with 2-3 mile hikes in. Our only complaint: the way it fits on his small body, he can't stand up straight. The frame hits the back of his head if he does. That might be because he's on the small side, might be because we haven't adjusted the straps right.

    Adjusting the pack's sizing is easy, and it does really fit kids down to the size it claims to fit. My son was right on the bottom edge.

    I'm very happy with this pack. We're going to try a different brand next time (I've got 4 kids to experiment with) just to see if an internal frame is better, but I would happily buy this one again.

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    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Ignores the chest strap, but loves the pack.

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    After hiking 2 miles fully loaded.

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