Looking for an elk hunting backpack for my 12 year old son.

[Schleppy]

I'm planning on taking my son on a week long backpack elk hunt this fall. We will most likely have llamas to pack the majority of the gear, but I would still like a pack that he can carry a bit of meat and his bow/daygear. He's not a big kid probably just below average height for a 12 year old. Also any suggestions for a good pack from someone who's been through the process please let me know.

Thanks

 

[Topo_trekker]

Gregory makes some pretty nice youth packs. They will have short torso lengths and be able to handle that type of load which is probably not over 50lb.


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[superA]

Kelty makes great packs for youth as well. Internal, external, you name it. My son's first frame pack when he was 7 was a external frame Kelty.

 

[cheesehead4x4]

Gregory and REI have a few. I think Osprey has one too. I’ve found that they are mostly bright colors so you’ll have to buy or make a pack cover if you’re worried about that. Also I read somewhere when looking for my 9 year old a pack to keep the pack weight around 15% of their body weight to not stunt their growth.


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[aion2come]

My son used the older model Blacks Creek Canadian. It worked well for him.

 

[Northernpiker]

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[Schleppy]

Thanks for the help.

 

[Mattt]

Stunt their Growth ha ha. I worked my kid like a rented mule when he was young now he is 6'3" 240 and doesn't have to take his shirt off to wash it.