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    REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth

    • $39.50
    (10)

    Item # 808317

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    The REI Tarn 18 pack perfectly suits young outdoor adventurers ages 8 -12. With the same high-quality materials and design as an adult pack, this pack is sized and shaped to fit kids comfortably.

    • FreeFlow sculpted back panel reduces sweaty contact areas with peaks and valleys that let vapor escape; soft foam allows the pack to conform to kids' backs for a stable fit
    • Contoured and padded hipbelt features zippered pockets for handy storage of small essentials
    • Panel loading main compartment is easy to organize and access; hydration pocket fits a 50 fl. oz. hydration reservoir (sold separately)
    • The REI Tarn 18 pack features a large mesh pocket on the front and a zippered pocket on the top for stashing extras such as a jacket, hat and gloves
    • Safety whistle is built into the sternum strap buckle so a child need never be without this 10 essentials item
    • Mesh side pockets hold water bottles and afternoon snacks; lightweight lash points allow kids to strap additional gear to the front of the pack

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    Item 808317

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    REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    Frameless
    No
    18 liters
    1,100 cubic inches
    1 lb. 3 oz.
    0.54 kilograms
    No
    8 to 12 years
    Nylon
    No
    Panel
    Panel
    6 + main compartment
    No
    15 x 9.75 x 6.5 inches
    Kids'
    No
    1 lb. 3 oz.
    0.54 kilogram
    Frame type
    Ultralight
    Gear capacity (L)
    Gear capacity (cu. in.)
    Weight
    Weight - metric
    Adjustable torso
    Fits torso
    Material(s)
    Suspended mesh back panel
    Pack loading
    Pack access
    Number of exterior pockets
    Raincover included
    Dimensions
    Gender
    Sleeping bag compartment
    Average weight
    Average weight - metric

    REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth Customer Reviews

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    REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth
     
    5.0

    (based on 10 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (9)
    • Highly adjustable (9)
    • Lightweight (9)
    • Easy to load (8)
    • Good padding (8)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day trip (9)
      • Hiking (7)
      • Backpacking (6)
      • School (5)
      • Car camping (3)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Avid adventurer (5), Casual/ recreational (5)
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort driven (6)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (6), Yes (4)

      Reviewed by 10 customers

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      (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      A lasting first impression...

      By Zhouman

      from Seattle, WA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good constructionstitch
      • Lightweight
      • Quality materials

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuting
        • Day trip
        • School

        Comments about REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth:

        This was a replacement pack for my 8 year old who previously had the Osprey Jet Daypack, which didn't last very long. It ripped within the first 6 months of daily school use.

        Highlights for this pack are:
        - Nice quality of fabric. Heavy nylon. No thin cordura.
        - Quality stitching.
        - Light-weight.
        - There's an inner pocket in the main compartment that can be used as a water bladder holder or school folders. There's a hose hole on the top of the bag too.
        - Large waist buckle, which is handy for smaller hands.
        - Zippered waist pockets.
        - Heavy duty meshing for side and back pockets.
        - Pleasant design.
        - Main compartment has key chain loops.
        - Attachment options. Lots of little loops for small caribiners or elastric shock chord.
        - An attachment option on the lower rear of the bag for a clip-on bike light.

        Improvements:
        - The back/rear mesh pocket could be larger. But then this is a youth pack.
        - More color options.

        All in all, I'm very happy with this purchase. This youth bag will definitely withstand the rigors of school use, travel, and day hikes. Although I love my Osprey Atmos pack, I highly recommend this REI pack!

        Service and delivery comments:

        This was an in-store purchase

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven
        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        "Best day of her life"

        By andyklevorn

        from Ludington, MI

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking

          Comments about REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth:

          I got this pack for my 48" tall six year old, knowing that she'd be on the lower end of the sizing. She loves it, was BOUNDING down the trail shouting, 'this is the best day of my life'. I think that pretty much says it all. If anything, I'd have a 35-50 oz bladder included with the pack.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Comfort Driven
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great age appropriate pack!

          By Alecia Org

          from Renton, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth:

            My 9- and 11-year-old use this pack for our hiking adventures, and the fit could not have been more perfect for both of them with how easily the straps are adjusted. I love that these are designed to be age appropriate, have plenty of room for their gear without being so big that they overfill, and have plenty of room for the treasures they inevitably find on our adventures.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Works great!

            By BenjaminK

            from Diamond Bar, CA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Site Member

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping
              • Day trip
              • Hiking

              Comments about REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth:

              Fits perfectly for my 9 year old and 52" height son. Like the exterior web pockets for water bottle and snacks. Built just like an adult version pack but smaller. No complaints that it was uncomfortable on our hike....so all is well.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Perfect fit

              By A for Adventure

              from Boston

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Good padding
              • Highly Adjustable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Day trip
                • School

                Comments about REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth:

                I bought this for my 3 year old son to take to preschool. I had tried other "school packs" and although they have plenty of space, none of them seemed to fit well. My son is a bit tall for his age and this pack fits perfectly. He seems to like wearing it. Since it is highly adjustable, it sits properly on his shoulders and does not slip. The padding in the back and shoulders is excellent and the quality overall is high.Plenty of small pockets for school items. The slip pocket on the inside of the main compartment can be used for a water bladder or a cased ipad. It is a nice looking pack also.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

                (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                INSTANT COOL POINTS

                By AK CONQUISTADORS

                from WASILLA AK

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                See all my reviews

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Day trip
                  • Hiking
                  • School

                  Comments about REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth:

                  THIS BACK PACK IS GREAT!
                  FOR HIS/HER FIRST HIKE THE QUAILTY IS AWESOME.
                  IT BIG ENOUGH FOR A KIDS KELTY SLEEPING BAG AND WATER BLADDER. ALONG WITH SOME OTHER GEAR. OF COURSE SOMEONE WHO IS 6 WILL NOT CARRY ALL THERE GEAR BUT THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO START THEM ON THAT TRAIL. AND ITS A GREAT MOTIVATOR!!

                  SHE SAYS SHE LOVES EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. AND WOULD NOT CHANGE A THIG

                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Minimalist
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • Yes

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  14 hour day was no issue with this pack!

                  By GirlScout4Life

                  from San Jose, CA

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Easy To Load
                  • Good padding
                  • Highly Adjustable
                  • Large capacity
                  • Lightweight
                  • Lots of compartments
                  • Stylish
                  • Supportive

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Backpacking
                    • Car Camping
                    • Day trip
                    • Hiking

                    Comments about REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth:

                    Our troop headed out for a full day of camping, and without a campsite, we packed our daughter for a day's worth of supplies, minus food. She held up extremely well, carrying a full water bottle, towel, her Sit-Upon, chapstick, bug repellent, and sunblock. I think she managed a flashlight and a couple other small things. Overall this pack was easy for her to get on and off, strap and unstrap, zip and unzip, and she really appreciated having the waist pockets for her chapstick! Not once did anything fall out, including her water bottle.

                    She is a petite 1st grader, and this pack was just what we needed. She can't wait to wear it again for her school's walk-a-thon and the camps she's attending this summer. Thanks for a great product REI!

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Comfort Driven
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No
                     
                    5.0

                    Great Pack for Cub Scouts & Young Hikers

                    By maddscot

                    from Aliso Viejo, Ca

                    About Me Avid Adventurer

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Capacity
                    • Easy To Load
                    • Good fit for youth
                    • Great starter pack
                    • Highly Adjustable
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                    • Need to supply bladder

                    Best Uses

                    • Day trip
                    • Hiking
                    • School

                    Comments about REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth:

                    We recently required all of our Bear Cub Scouts to "pack their own pack" and carry their own packs on hikes. Getting them to understand the basics (10 essentials - and these are listed on the inside of the packs top), and getting used to carrying a pack of their own.

                    I went with a few of our parents to REI and this was the pack I picked for my son. The fit is right on for a 8 to 10 year old and has more than enough room for a dayhike or overnighter. The kids were excited to pick out their packs, try them on and find they were comfortable to wear.

                    The only downside, which to some is an upside, is a bladder is not included with the pack. However this is a relatively minor omission.

                    As of right now we have 12 Scouts using this pack and not one has been returned or changed.

                    Great product and glad to see a pack and equipment for the younglings.

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Minimalist
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • Yes
                     
                    5.0

                    A Kid's must have

                    By Efrain G

                    from San Juan PR

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

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

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Backpacking
                      • Car Camping
                      • Day trip
                      • Hiking

                      Comments about REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth:

                      I buy this for my 6 year old kid. He spent 2 days playing with it and now every time we went out is the first thing he took. Very comfortable, and have a lot of room inside.

                      • What Is Your Gear Style:
                      • Comfort Driven
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No
                       
                      5.0

                      Excellent quality

                      By across

                      from Vancouver, BC

                      About Me Casual/ Recreational

                      See all my reviews

                      Site Member

                      Pros

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

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Day trip
                        • Hiking
                        • School

                        Comments about REI Tarn 18 Pack - Youth:

                        This is an excellent product at a great value. My 5 year old son loves his backpack. He has already gone on several hikes and there has been no complaints on the backpack.

                        Best features are:
                        Comfort
                        Easy to open zippers
                        Multiple pockets and padding
                        Side pockets fits a small water bottle
                        Superior quality / material used for a kids pack unlike other generic backpacks

                        The most important feature in a rainy westcoast weather is it is waterproof!!

                        If you want your child to be properly outfitted for hiking than REI Tarn 18 Pack is the choice for comfort. Having the chest and waist strap is ideal for any backpack.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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