Would this be practical for a 12 yr. old (5 ft.) to use for day hike & be comfortable with size & wt. of pack?
885370
I would think a youngster would have little if any need for the built-in stool, so you are better off looking for a back pack without the extra weight and space.
885371
I also would suggest one without the stool, it came make it a little uncomfertble on the bag. Unless you plan on using it for fishing or sone other activity that would require the child sitting, I would suggest one without the stool. Mibe is still holding up well though! I carry about 25lbs and use it almost daily on short 1-5 miles hikes.
394127
I would believe so... it's not an overly large pack and is fairly light weight.
885372
Yes, no problem, very light weight, good seat, will hold enough for a day hike.
87987
Personally, I wouldn't recommend it. The Osprey has an airscape design for the back which gives the pack a kinda seemeless fit with the spine, bending, or folding it might damage it.
738220
If you do not have to carry much, you might try this one:Mountainsmith Kinetic II Recycled Lumbar PackThat said, this should fit fine on a small person if you need extra space.
311572
It is definitely big enough, and might even be over kill. I carry two people's worth of stuff plus fishing gear fairly regularly while hiking, and I've never had to stuff this pack to 100% capacity. But do you really want to be carrying that much stuff around an amusement park? This pack will let you do it, but unless you enjoy skipping rides and being the family pack mule in a crowded area, then I wouldn't suggest carrying that much stuff.
548135
I think you'll be fine with this pack. It wasn't very big. As for space available, I used it to hike Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs. I filled the bladder and still had room for a spare bottle, extra gloves, and snacks for the day.
351342
I've had it loaded for a dayhike for my wife an I (lots of water, some food, rain gear, first aid, etc) with no concerns whatsoever. I think unless you're planning on hauling bricks, you'll be just fine. I would have felt comfortable with it carrying twice the weight I'd given it, but I think it would become uncomfortable for the carrier. The pack isn't designed for very long and very heavy.
1330612
here's the deal. the pack at the widest point is approximately 13". That 13" is approximately 4" down from the zipper on top. the pack tapers in from that point down to the bottom with an additional 4" to the bottom. It might work - if you could put the cylinder on its side. Its definitely sturdy enough to carry the weight. I think it would work for you. Its well made. Hope that helps you.
202673
I would say yes. I have taken a smaller version of this pack, the 34, on a 10 day trip. But I am also a big fan of ultralight, and have gone out of my way to make my equipment small. I also did not carry a hammock on that trip. On weekend trips, I put my sleeping bag in those straps on the bottom, and everything else fits easily enough inside or in the side pockets. Part of that depends on what size sleeping bag and tent you have. Normal summer gear should not be a problem.
345766
I would say this is not a great bag for a long day hike. This bag works well if you want to get easy constant access to your bag. I used it in Tokyo on short day trips and pulled out my tablet with map many times. It hangs well enough and works for that. But for a day hike, I would say a small standard day back pack would work better. I think the movement of the bag and the one strap would drive you nuts on a 10 hour 15 mile day hike.
1702968
No....if you mean the Aplation Trail then no. This pack is too heavy. Go with something lighter weight. Even a Med ALICE pack would be better. You want something that you can pack some essentials in. Not the kitchen sink. The bigger the pack. The more you will want to carry.
98428
I'm 5'9" 200....and had no problem with this pack on a 10 mile (each way) hike. That may or may not apply to you though. Good luck.
611645
It's pretty small, good for a day pack. You'd be pushing it to pack enough in it for an overnight trip.
311570
yes. it's plenty large enough. though your question is open ended. if you had like a family of 5 and everyone had a puffy winter jacket then you may be looking tight. it's larger than it looks. the size you get (S or M or L) also changes how large the pack is, so be aware of that. i have the largest and it's fantastic. best part is, there are lots of compression straps so it never feels TOO big
837417
We have a L for the 75L backpack and it is spacious. So I expect the Small would be sufficient (unless you carry large stuff to the outside of your pack).
885484
It might not be a good idea. It looks cool. But having a military style pack at a school might raise some concerns. It doesn't really have enough pockets, I feel, for a school pack. But its comfortable to wear even when its loaded so go for it.
1613791
My son used it for a 5 day wildernes trip, but we hadably to scale down his load because he only weighs 65lbs. It could easily carry 70-80 lbs of gear. would say you can make it work if you are only taking limited clothing and food. If you are not caring much food or cooking supplies, I think it will work great. There are lots of pockets for toiletries and personal items. A 30 degree bag in a stuff sack fits in the sleeping bag section perfectly. I am 5'5" and the pack length fits me very comfort
1943738
I'M 6FT AND 275. I DON'T THINK THAT IT IS TO SMALL. I HAVE A TON OF STUFF IN IT ALREADY AND THE MAIN COMPARTMENT ISN'T EVEN A THIRD FULL! I DO like the way it is wider at the bottom than that top. To me it just looks better than one that is the same width top to bottom. I'd say go for it if you are looking for a smaller/day pack. It's a good 'un!