Internal Frame Camping Hiking Backpack, Medium, Gray

I ordered this camp backpack for my 12 year old grandson and he was overjoyed when he opened the package. He is tall but slight of frame and this fit him perfectly across the back and shoulders. He immediately commented on the number of convenient compartments and how comfortable it felt on his back. We are immensely satisfied with the quality and the price!

My 11 year old used this for hiking the Appalachian Trail and the narrow hip belt without any padding meant most of the weight had to be carried on his shoulders. He's very sore after a 10 mile trek with his troop and I feel terrible getting him a pack that his troop master at a glance said was more of a day pack than a back pack. It also isn't compatible with a hydration system like most modern packs so you can't use a camel pack with it. I've contacted the seller to see if we can get a refund as its only 4 days old. If not we'll sell it on eBay because there is no purpose to a large bulky pack that isn't constructed to carry weight properly.

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