Online: www.REI.com
URL for this product:

From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
International — Call 1-253-891-2500
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.

PINEDALE

REI Passage 65 Pack - Youth

$159.00

(28)

Item # 808326

REI Members get back an estimated $ 15.90 on this item as part of their annual member refund.

The REI Member Dividend

The REI dividend is a unique benefit of membership in the REI co-op. It's comprised of your member refund—typically 10% back on eligible purchases—and/or your REI Visa® card rebates.

Each March, active REI members and REI Visa cardholders who earned a rebate receive a refund in the form of an annual dividend notice.

Only active members receive annual dividend notices. To maintain your active status as an REI member, you need to make net merchandise or shipping purchases of at least $10 per year, unless you joined that year. Member numbers are issued in one name and only that person receives the member refund. Your number can be used by others in your family, but it cannot be transferred to someone else.

Questions? Call us at 1-800-426-4840 for more about your dividend or its redemption.

Learn more

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Gear and Advice You Can Trust

This item ships for free! Learn more

To view videos or use the zoom feature on REI's websites, please download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

NOW PLAYING

The REI Passage 65 pack is perfect for Scouts and other kids ages 11 - 17 who love backpacking. It uses the same quality materials and design as adult packs for great comfort and performance.

Adjustable harness fits 15 - 19 in. torsos and lets the pack grow with your young backpacker; highly visible increment markers make it quick and easy to dial in the fit
Contoured, padded shoulder straps, hipbelt and molded foam back panel with breathable mesh provide carrying comfort and great ventilation
Dual aluminum stays stabilize the load and shift pack weight to the hips
Precurved hipbelt comfortably wraps around the hips and can be extended to provide an additional 2 in. of circumference as your child grows
Hipbelt webbing tightens with an ergonomic forward pull for easy adjustment
Top-loading main compartment features side zip access, making it easy to retrieve deeply buried items
Adjustable sternum strap features a safety whistle built into the buckle
Organize your gear in top-loading main compartment, sleeping bag compartment, front essentials zip pocket and 2 pockets in the top lid pocket
Floating top lid extends to accommodate large loads; lid detaches and can be used as a lumbar pack for side trips and day hikes
Elastic cord crisscrosses the front of the pack and creates an ideal spot to stash a jacket or pack towel
Pack bottom features sleeping pad straps with quick-release buckles; 2 zippered mesh pockets on the hipbelt keep snacks and other small essentials close at hand
Water-repellent zippers help keep contents dry and eliminate the need for fabric zipper flaps
Hydration-ready design allows a reservoir's drink tube to be routed over either shoulder (hydration reservoir sold separately)
Ice axe loops and dual daisy chains provide external attachment points for tools and other gear; dual side pockets hold water bottles or other compact items
Side compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
The REI Passage 65 pack is designed and sized to fit kids ages 11 years and up

Imported.

Item 808326

View all REI products

REI Membership

REI Membership $20.00

REI Passage 65 Pack - Youth Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

REI Passage 65 Pack - Youth

4.7

(based on 28 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to load (26)
Comfortable (24)
Good padding (24)
Highly adjustable (24)
Large capacity (19)

Cons

Best Uses

Extended trips (24)
Heavy loads (14)
Light loads (13)
Day hikes (9)
Travel (6)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (14), Casual adventurer (11)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (14), Survivalist / minimalist (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (14), Yes (5)

Reviewed by 28 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-10

Previous | Next »

Mar

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Travel Pack...

By MN Traveler

from Minneapolis/St. Paul area

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Color Choice

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about REI Passage 65 Pack - Youth:

Backpacks have come a long way since my husband and I bought our REI packs 20 years ago!

We got this for our petite 11 year old daughter to carry her belongs during out 3 week trip to Costa Rica. Much to my surprise, she used it without a complaint. The adjustable, supports made it comfortable to wear for extended periods of time in all types of weather. The three access points made it easy to get to the items inside. She really liked not having to pull everything out from the top.

There is plenty of room for her to grown with the pack.

The only downside was the lack of color choices (not looking for hot pink, but maybe another choice besides moss green for tween girls would have been nice).

My only regret is that my husband's and my REI backpacks are still going strong after 20 years of consistent use... because the new versions are REALLY nice!

Comment on this review

Jan

2013

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect first time pack

By Brian Baldonado

from Austin, Texas

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Easy To Load
Good for small frames
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight
Room To Grow

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Light Loads

Comments about REI Passage 65 Pack - Youth:

Purchased for my young Scout. Great first time camper pack. Light enough for his small frame with room for to grow.

Comment on this review

Oct

2012

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not good if your skiny

By Mitchatieo

from Phoenix, AZ

See all my reviews

Pros

Good Pack

Cons

Hip Belt Is To Big

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about REI Passage 65 Pack - Youth:

this is a good pack i am not saying its not. For me though the hip belt is about an inch to big. So its good if your not skiny.

Comment on this review

Aug

2012

5.0

Awsome Backpack

By Three sisters backpacker

from Coburg, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day Hikes
Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Travel

Comments about REI Passage 65 Pack - Youth:

This backpack is the best pack that I have owned. It has gone on numerous backpacking and car camping trips, and since I am going to be hiking south sister in Oregon the fact that it has a removeable waistpack for summits and day hikes is pure genuis. It is a little bit heavy but other than that this is a perfect pack.

Comment on this review

Aug

2012

5.0

Great Pack

By Firebelly

from Anthem, AZ

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Wet Weather

Comments about REI Passage 65 Pack - Youth:

Took it on a two day trip to get used to it for a bigger upcoming trip. My son's only issues were getting it adjusted right and when he got it, it worked great! He loves it.

Comment on this review

Jul

2012

5.0

Very nice pack.

By CtheWorldThruKidsEyes

from North Fort Myers, FL

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Travel

Comments about REI Passage 65 Pack - Youth:

I bought this pack for my 12yo son. He is 5'6.5" with an average build. He was very comfortable even with a heavy load in the pack. The weight seemed to be well distributed. The pack was easy to load and easy to access things throughout the pack. He used the detachable top as a pillow. It has a belt on it so it can be used as a small daypack as well. Very well thought out!

Comment on this review

Jun

2012

5.0

BEST BACKPACK EVER

By Three sisters backpacker

from Coburg, OR

About Me Casual Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Wet Weather

Comments about REI Passage 65 Pack - Youth:

This backpack has seen alot of miles yet it shows basiclly no wear! the zippers could use a little ajusting because they are hard to open, but other than that this is a great pack

Comment on this review

Jun

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect for growing kids!

By DOT On A Map

from Charlotte, NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes

Comments about REI Passage 65 Pack - Youth:

This is the second Passage 65 pack I have purchased. I purchased on for my oldest son last year and I liked the features so much, I purchased one for my youngest son, who just started Boy Scouts. I definitely like that it will be a pack that will grow with the boys as they grow. I was very close to buying one for myself, but went with the Deuter ACT instead.

The REI staff was extremely knowledgeable, fitting the pack to my son and showing him all of the features. This will be a pack they will use for years!