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Hi since i have to delay my hike till Feb 2009 i was Looking at some new packs. I found the Jansport scout external pack it weight 3Lbs 11oz. over 2Lbs less then the External pack then i have now. This would drop my total pack weight down to 30Lbs.
that with food and water.Oh yes i want stay with external frame packs. have any of you ever use this pack here is a picture of the pack.
http://www.campmor.com/images/packs/60307/60307_sky.jpg
Hi since i have to delay my hike till Feb 2009 i was Looking at some new packs. I found the Jansport scout external pack it weight 3Lbs 11oz. over 2Lbs less then the External pack then i have now. This would drop my total pack weight down to 30Lbs.
that with food and water.Oh yes i want stay with external frame packs. have any of you ever use this pack here is a picture of the pack.
http://www.campmor.com/images/packs/60307/60307_sky.jpg
How tall are you? I think this is a kid's backpack.
That does look like a small frame. I would definitely try it on first to see how it feels. If you have alittle extra money floating around, and are set on an external frame, check out luxurylite.com. I have that pack and love it.
Lone Wolf
06-16-2008, 18:41
it's a normal size frame http://www.jansport.com/js_product_detail.php?cid=31&pid=TFA7
From the photo, it looks like a flimsy frame. I'd be concerned about durability for a through-hike.
Lone Wolf
06-16-2008, 18:45
From the photo, it looks like a flimsy frame. I'd be concerned about durability for a through-hike.
it's the same standard jansport frame. if it breaks they replace it. it's fine for a thru-hike
I have 2 Jansport externals. The frames are excellent on both of them.
it's a normal size frame http://www.jansport.com/js_product_detail.php?cid=31&pid=TFA713-17" torso? Isn't that small? I have a Jansport external myself, fits to 23".
CrumbSnatcher
06-16-2008, 21:17
13-17" torso? Isn't that small? I have a Jansport external myself, fits to 23".
most externals that size is for woman up to 19''mens medium/ regular 19+ being a mens large
rpenczek
06-17-2008, 09:31
My son used one of these packs up until this year (past three years). He just changed to a Dueter (spelling?). Anyway, this pack served him well and he easily got everything inside (even his sleeping bag and his 1/2 of a tent) for typical three day trips.
I recommend this pack to my newest Boy Scouts with the explaination that it will serve them very well for typical weekend car-campouts and allow them to backpack with the Troop if they want to try backpacking at a very reasonable price (49 at Campmor right now). I also tell parents that $49 is not too much should the boy decide that walking long distances with "stuff" on his back is not his idea of fun.
Having said that, from my son's experience (and my experience with a Jansport Carson), this is not the most comfortable pack. The pack does not have load lifters and the hip belt is not the best. I have come to really enjoy a pack with a better harness system (Gregory and Granitegear internals). If you are dead set on an external frame pack of this type, you should look at Kelty packs, the harness system is much better (in my opinion).
As to durability, my son is pretty hard on his gear and never had a problem with this pack. I also never had a problem with my Jansport Carson. I did use Jansport's customer service one time for a hip belt buckle (wanted a spare, just in case). I sent an email to inquire about purchasing one (they are a little unique) and did not get a response (in email), they just shipped me a buckle (free). Very good customer service in my opinion.
I had a jansport when I hiked last yr for awhile and it was a nice pack.ky
I have an internal pack I use for carrying extra food. LOL
I am 5' 11" tall i saw a pack by i am petty sure i can wear a 17 to 21 inch torso
i saw a pack by Outdoor Products at campmor look nice but about the same weight as my old one. Here is a picture of it. I think i saw this use by a hiker on the trail side how to hike the trail.
http://www.campmor.com/images/packs/90388/90388_pin.jpg