REI Co-op Passage 65 Pack - Youth
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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.
Shop similar products- 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
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Frame Type | Internal Frame |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 65 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 3,967 cubic inches |
| Weight | 4 lbs. 9 oz. |
| Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
| Fits Torso Length (in.) | 15 - 19 inches |
| Fits Waist/Hips | 28 - 42 inches |
| Material(s) | Nylon oxford |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Number of Stays | 2 |
| Suspended Mesh Back Panel | No |
| Pack Access | Top/side |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 6 + main compartment |
| Sleeping Bag Compartment | Yes |
| Gender | Kids' |
| Sustainability | From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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Great product
I purchased this for my son to use on our 10 night Philmont trek. We had zero problems and he was able to store a 3 liter bladder with no problem. The outside straps worked great for holding his sleeping pad and tent fly. I plan on buying another one for my son this year.
Great Travel Pack...
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!
Great Kids Pack
I bought this for my son who loves to camp. He always uses it when we go for overnighters to week trips. When he and his friends camp out in the 10 acres is friend owns he uses it to carry the tent and sleeping pad on the outside, and sleeping bag, cookwear, sleeping bag, personal affects, and much more on the inside. This pack, with a floating lid, has many extirior straps to lash things down like a rain coat too a sleeping pad to a pair of boots, one on either side. the adjustable shoulder straps can be adjusted to different torso heights,the removable stays are great for overnighters. this pack is so durable that it is basically kid proof. Buy this pack!!
Great for the young Boy Scout
I bought this pack for my 11 y/o son who is starting his first year in Boy Scouts. He has used it on two camping trips, one a hike in camp, the other a car camp. He has been able to pack appropriately for both events with out taking unnecessary gear which has been a plus over his Cub Scout days. This pack is teaching him how to ensure only the necessary gear is taken. His kie in camp was 3 miles in. While not a long hike, for a beginner, he quickly adapted his pack to a comfortable position and ensured proper weight distribution. This pack gave him greater flexibility than most of the other cheaper packs used by other boys in his troop. At the end of the hike, he was still ready to go when others were complaining of tired and sore bodies.
Great Pack new scouts
My 12 year-old's first backpack for Boy Scouts. He's used it for a 7-day cabin trip to Canada and his first backpacking trip on the AT this weekend. In fact he uses it for all his scouting outings, even car camping. It's been great for having 1 complete unit for all his gear. It's very comfortable for him and highly adjustable. The REI salesperson gave him a great fit and demo'd the highly adjustable features. I like that it has 2 external pockets that will fit a 1 Liter bottle. It would be nice if they were a bit lower as they are a bit hard for him to reach. However, having the pouch for a bladder is great. While he hasn't used it yet, his Camelbak bladder fits it well.
Absolute best pack period!!!
After researching packs for a solid month, I got this for my 13year old Boy Scout Son. It fit him perfectly, and the gross adjustment is very quick and easy, and there are a sundry of other adjustment options to the suspension to ensure ultimate comfort on the trail. The pack is lightweight, durable, well designed and accepts 1,2, or 3L platypus or camelback hydration packs. We chose the 2L platypus, and it works great. There are a host of areas on the pack for clipping on doodads, including a snack compartment on the hipbelt. One really awesome feature is the entire top can quickly disconnect to form a comfortable fanny pack for short trips away from basecamp. Finally, I really wanted something with the polyweb 'cage' on the outside to throw a wet towel or swimsuit in to dry along the way -- this pack had it. The only pack that came close to this one on features was over $400. This pack does not include a rain jacket, however I was able to find an excellent universal one [...] Overall this pack rocks -- and with the quick rip/stick adjustment, should carry him all the way to EAGLE.
Very satisfied with purchase
My 14 year old daughter used it on a 4 nights backcountry trip and was very pleased with it. It's big enough, will be able to accommodate her growth in the next few years, has many features and the top works well as a day pack. I believe it will be too big for 11-13 year old.
Not Just For Kids!
This is by far the best pack I have ever owned. I stopped growing when I was 11 so I don't need to bother with the adjustment features on this pack, but it is great for those that do. Most kids products are not made with the same quality as adult sized products but this pack is an exception. I took it out for an 8 mile test hike and was completely sold. I love the little storage compartments on the sides and on the hip straps, the separate sleeping bag compartment frees up space for other things inside the main compartment, and the bungee cords on the outside are great for hanging things to dry as you hike.
Great Pack for Shorter Adults Too...
I was looking for an affordable, durable pack that had good volume and fit me. I'm 5'7" 145lbs. The size of this pack fits perfect and it's much less expensive than "adult" packs. Great volume and cinches down well to keep things snug. I've taken this on 6 different 4-6 night treks. It has taken some abuse and held up very well. Even loaded it up to 57 lbs when my partner's knee blew out mid-hike and she couldn't carry anything. I have (2) minor issues with this bag - The first is the sleeping bag compartment is only separated by a piece of fabric suspended by adjustable straps, instead of a zipper. So it is actually really hard to keep things from falling down to the bottom because of the gaps. Also, if you want to keep dirty items or something separate from the rest of your pack, you can't really. I believe the older version had a zippered compartment that made it actually separate. The second more minor detail is the removable top-lid is actually quite difficult to remove and re-attached. There really should be buckles, like some other packs. You have to remove the strap from the adjusters completely and then feed them back through to reattach. Kind of a hassle. Ended up getting a small REI Flash pack to use as a stuff-sack and quick day-bag. Oh yeah, the back doesn't vent as well as some other packs I've had and I do end up getting pretty sweaty on my back. Other than that, this is a great bag. Adjustable, very durable and large capacity.
best pack ever
boy scout in sj,ca have the older version of this pack (by the way much better I think) my sister has the "new" version I've Had it for 3.5 years now when i first got i was about 5'2" 112 pounds now 5'9" 155 pounds,highly adjustable have gone on many car camping trips, mutiple 1-5 milers, two 25+ milers one of which was in the carson iceberg wilderness and all but 5 miles of it were complete off trail crosscountry bushwacking (best backpacking trip ever). completly met all my needs and then some. highly recomended for boyscouts,about 5 other guys in my troop have it and love it.