REI Co-op Tarn 12 Pack - Kids'

Like i said before, this backpack is advertised for kids from five to eight years old.

As a backpack, it works just fine. It might even be good for hiking specifically. The padding is there, it's placed well and has stood up to some use so far. It's very adjustable and holds the weight in a good location. The water bottle spots on the sides are big and can be tightened, very nice. Eve...

We have all loved the Tarn 12 for my son! He loves being able to carry his own water and snacks on the trail. At 4 years old he's in the 50th percentile for height and this fits him really well with room to grow. He loved it even at 3 years old despite it being a bit big. We are looking for another ...

I bought this backpack for our eldest when in it came in a beautiful teal color. We love it! Perfect size for her small frame. Now it is time to get another for little sister but these current colors are drab. Seriously can we get some more vibrant kid friendly colors!!!! Turquoise, purple, fuchsia,...

I've purchased this backpack for my TMB (Tour du Mont Blanc) trek. The first pleasant surprise when I've got it was its weight - the pack is extremely lightweight, which helps a lot to reduce overall weight one has to carry. I've used it to carry everything needed for a two-week trek (w/o a tent and...

I bought this pack as the 18L pack in red a few years ago for my then 5 year old, and it is still our go-to pack for day hikes at age 8. She loves the pack and always fills the pockets of the hip belt with found treasures. Just ordered the 12L in gray for her 7 yo sister but noticed that it doesn’t ...

I had a geology field camp for my school and I needed a pack for everything when we had to go on some vigorous hikes and this came in handy. It can fit a decent amount of stuff and not feel too heavy because elf the weight distribution. However, there are two things I noticed. I’m disappointed that ...

I had a avid hiker take a look at my new pack, he thought it was good. Perhaps a bit on the smaller side, but it is only called a 40L. The mesh backing is nice. (If you've run a backpack blower think of the air vents running through that.) There is just a bit of space, enough to let some air flow be...

I consider this an all in one pack, it has a lot of padding to aid in the comfort. Definitely, helps when you have light loads, you can barely feel it. I'll have to come back with another review once I place a medium/heavier load. Also, it appears to withstand at least light rain. I haven't been in ...

Was hoping to buy a lightweight ergonomic book bag for back to school that could also be durable enough to use on the trail. It seems very well constructed. Obviously I don’t know how big/small12 liters is until I see it in person. It will hold a Bible and maybe the size of a composition notebook. N...