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Hiking Pack for my son in Scouts and one for me
Posted on 10/24/12 at 10:51 am
Posted on 10/24/12 at 10:51 am
My son is in Boy Scouts, and of course they go camping at least once a month, and usually take a hike while camping. He is the only scout without a hiking pack, because in Cub Scouts, there wasn't much hiking being done.
I wouldn't say I am looking for bottom-of-the-line, but I can't throw down $500 or $600 for packs for my son and me. Anyone have any experiences with certain packs? Packs to stay away from?
TIA
ETA: Also, I read somewhere that I shouldn't go over 4000 cu.in. in space in a pack, and that I should go internal frame. Opinions?
I wouldn't say I am looking for bottom-of-the-line, but I can't throw down $500 or $600 for packs for my son and me. Anyone have any experiences with certain packs? Packs to stay away from?
TIA
ETA: Also, I read somewhere that I shouldn't go over 4000 cu.in. in space in a pack, and that I should go internal frame. Opinions?
This post was edited on 10/24/12 at 11:36 am
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Posted on 10/24/12 at 11:00 am to Geecubed
Hiking as in a day trip or a few hours? or hiking as in backpacking in to a campsite?
Posted on 10/24/12 at 11:02 am to Geecubed
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Posted on 10/24/12 at 11:05 am to Geecubed
Someone here will be able to give you much better advice than me, but you can start looking at REI.com to check a few out. You should be able to get one for >$200.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 11:34 am to Chris4x4gill2
It will usually be backpacking to a campsite off the beaten trail.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 11:39 am to Geecubed
get one big enough to fit his stuff and not any bigger. let all the other people carry the pots, tents, stoves, food, etc.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 11:43 am to Hermit Crab
That other person will most likely be me. Honestly this is much more overwhelming than I thought it would be. I can get him one that is smaller, that should last him until at least he is 15 or so. But I guess I am worried that my pack will either be WAY TOO BIG or too small to carry everything.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 11:52 am to Geecubed
Read up on what to look for / how to choose a backpack. Its been a long time since I did much hiking so I cant say what to look for in the new packs really.
Start with REI's article here:
LINK
Soudns like you are lookijng for a 80L pack for yourself
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Packs 80L and larger are also usually the preferred choice for:
•Winter treks lasting more than 1 night.
•Adults taking young children backpacking. Mom and Dad wind up carrying a lot of kids' gear to make the experience enjoyable for their young ones."
Start with REI's article here:
LINK
Soudns like you are lookijng for a 80L pack for yourself
"
Packs 80L and larger are also usually the preferred choice for:
•Winter treks lasting more than 1 night.
•Adults taking young children backpacking. Mom and Dad wind up carrying a lot of kids' gear to make the experience enjoyable for their young ones."
Posted on 10/24/12 at 11:54 am to Geecubed
Go to a local shop and figure out what volume pack you want first. Then go to steepandcheap.com and wait till a pack you want shows up.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 11:55 am to Chris4x4gill2
Appreciate the info greatly, guys. Thank you.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 11:56 am to Geecubed
Got 2 in Scouts. One just got back from Philmont.
I'd go internal frame, 4000-5000cu in.
Most of the kids have just an Academy version Kelty or the like. That will do everything you need it to do unless he goes on a big 'high adventure'. If he does that, he likely will need a new fresh pack anyway. We got a new one before Philmont simply to have a less "smellable" pack, though in all honesty it wasn't much different than the Academy pack we had.
I'd go internal frame, 4000-5000cu in.
Most of the kids have just an Academy version Kelty or the like. That will do everything you need it to do unless he goes on a big 'high adventure'. If he does that, he likely will need a new fresh pack anyway. We got a new one before Philmont simply to have a less "smellable" pack, though in all honesty it wasn't much different than the Academy pack we had.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 12:04 pm to Geecubed
Definitely go for the internal framed packs. I have an 80 L kelty that I have gone on 2 week trips with. It should be plenty large even if you have to carry most of the stuff.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 12:11 pm to yallallcrazy
My boy just passed his Tenderfoot Court of Honor. I think the scout has to be 15 to go to Philmont? He can't wait!
Do you guys worry about the internal water bladder, or just carry canteens or bottles?
Do you guys worry about the internal water bladder, or just carry canteens or bottles?
Posted on 10/24/12 at 12:13 pm to Geecubed
quote:Luckily I convinced my son that Cubscouts were for city kids to learn how to do the stuff lil rednecks do everyday and he got out. Trust me when I say scout parents are as obsessive as sports parents. My wife was a Den mother that's just another word for free weekend daycare.
Honestly this is much more overwhelming than I thought it would be
Posted on 10/24/12 at 12:19 pm to 007mag
osprey packs are the best value for money and are so comfortable its insane. cost about 150-250. depending on pack. Feels like you arent really carrying anything with their support technology.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 12:19 pm to 007mag
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007mag
I tend to agree about the city kids learning to do redneck things. I wish I honestly had time to teach my boy everything that my dad taught me. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts (both in the immediate family and outside the immediate family), I don't have the time to take him every weekend, or every other weekend to go hunting, camping, fishing, or other outdoors things I would like to do with him.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 12:24 pm to Geecubed
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I think the scout has to be 15 to go to Philmont
When I went it was 14 or finishing the 8th grade. Think I turned 14 while I was there that summer. Went the next summer too.
I typically used the water bladder and left it in the top section of the pack so it was easier to get to and wasn't being squeezed. It's been 10 years since my last hike though.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 12:48 pm to Geecubed
No bladder. Camelback and a Nalgene bottle or two.
And, yes, 15 was the age limit.
And, yes, 15 was the age limit.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 12:52 pm to 007mag
Don't confuse Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
My boys did both, but Cubs was largely a waste and is not necessary for entering Boy Scouts.
Boy Scouts, if the troop is well run, is a totally different story. They learn a lot, and they do it on their own. Outdoor skills, one weekend a month in the woods even when dad can't go, and self- motivation and leadership.
My boys did both, but Cubs was largely a waste and is not necessary for entering Boy Scouts.
Boy Scouts, if the troop is well run, is a totally different story. They learn a lot, and they do it on their own. Outdoor skills, one weekend a month in the woods even when dad can't go, and self- motivation and leadership.
Posted on 10/24/12 at 12:56 pm to yallallcrazy
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self- motivation and leadership
This is big for me. My son has a lot to learn about these two, and he just won't listen to me about them.
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