My son is 5' and about 80 lbs. Would this backpack be a good choice for his upcoming 50 mile hike? Thanks!
1868898
Hi Sharese B. I'm 5'9'' an 190 lbs and I have to adjust the shoulder straps in the medium position. I think the bag is a little big right now for your son. I recommend you look for a 40 or 45 litters backpack.
1868899
Sorry, but we just bought this pack at Christmas and my son hasn't had the opportunity to use it yet. He is 6'1" and 200lbs, but loves that it adjusts and fits him well. I think the adjustability makes this pack wonderful for any age not to mention the price. Please keep in mind that you still have to buy the water pouch that goes into the sack. But, overall, seems to be a sturdy bag. Great purchase for the price, but has not been tested yet. Good luck and I hope your son has fun.
1868900
I think the pack might be too big. Plus loaded with all his gear it would be too heavy !
1868901
I think it is a great pack for the price. it has multipule adjustment straps. I've only used it twice so far this year, I've used it on a 8.5 mile and a 7.2 mile so far so. good.
1868902
Yes, this would be a good bag for the price. It is fully adjustable. Just don't pack too much weight in it, considering your son only weighs 80 lbs. When I used this pack, I had it filled with 55 lbs. of gear.
742316
Don't see why not! I'm 5'10" and have several hundred miles section hiking AT without any problems. Would think any woman who wants to carry 5-7 day resources could handle the Teton. 40#-55# can be packed in the three internal spaces and lots of external attachment points also available. Might not be appropriate for "girl" still in teens. Watch the movie "Wild" and go for it! R/Alan
413053
I honestly do not see this pack for a large man. Not because of the capacity but the way it is built, I think the waist straps are little too small. I think of all aspects of a backpack, trying on the waist straps is most important. That is where all the weight should be held and the fit is important.
1931005
Well as I am 5' 8" I can't comment on how it would fit you at 6' 2" but I checked my shoulder strap setting and I am at about 50% so there is a lot of adjustment left. The other responders seem to indicate that it should fit you as they are closer to your height. I can say that this is now my bag of choice when I do a bit of trekking. It is light, holds a lot of gear and I do like that it accommodates a water bladder.
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.
1508693
I am not good with kids sizes but it fits me well and I'm 5'10" and 145 pounds. This pack holds more than it looks like it will and can get heavy very quickly. 40-50 pounds. I think it would be too big. They have some smaller packs that may be a better fit.
1977015
I would recommend the 55. My son has the 55 and he is 5'-5" and 125lbs...he loves his. These packs are great for the money! Happy trails :)
1881666
My husband is 5'10" and 240 lbs. It fits him great. I am 5'3" and thin and it adjusted to me perfect. the pack has an adjustment so that you can raise or lower the pack to fit your body. We love our so far. We each have it set up completely different.
1012567
I'm a 215 lb male with broad shoulders and have had this thing loaded with gear and used the chest strap no problem, not long hikes, but some trail hikes. I love this bag..
2089768
My husband is 6'4" and my son is just over 6'2" and they both love it. They used it on a 25 mile hike over a weekend and had no complaints.
1712734
In 5'3 128 it worked for me .holds a lot the rain gear attached is handy .It's a bag that it's much better full when it's not full it flops around a bit my bf has a kelty it's smaller then mine but well made he really likes his and is probably about your size it really depends on how much you want to pack I used mine in Costa Rica and my only complaint is that if it's not full it's a little awkward .hope that helps your decision have a good trip :-)
672322
It's a pretty big backpack. For a smaller kid I'd say no, go for something smaller. Regardless, don't overload the bag, but then again you're the parent.
108434
I would recommend The Kelty Redwing 3100, the pack has the "Air-Flow" tech with padding and frame for additional support. It has the waist and chest belts to keep pack close to your bod. I use this pack (mostly) for my day trips, hikes, but it definitely can handle camping periods of longer duration. Because of your size, the Kelty will be ideal. Best regards, Skeet
2186085
Yes, my son is just under 5 feet and weighs somewhere in the 80s and it fit him very well. There are plenty of adjustable straps that are easy to use to get the fit just right. The biggest downside of the pack is the size of the sleeping bag compartment. I really had to work to stuff his sleeping bag in there and I had to take it out of its own stuff sack to make it fit. I don't think he can get it in there on his own...
300213
I just bought this for backpacking thru Philmont Scout Camp in New Mexico. I am 6'4" and 250 lbs. It fit me fine, and was sturdy. I compared it to the REI model my friend had, and this Helinox was about an inch wider. I'm happy with this purchase
2170147
I'm 6'3" and have/had this pack. It wasn't so much height that was the problem, it was girth. I have ~58" chest with relatively broad shoulders and this pack, even with the shoulder straps fully extended, was a challenge to take on/off. Then, once I got it on, I looked like shrek with a kids backpack high on my back. It wasn't pretty... I gave it to my son for school. He's about 5'9" and thin, it works very well for him.
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It depends on whether you like larger size backpacks on your back. I am 5'1" and I love larger backpacks. If not, then go with the 25L one.