Kelty Junior Tioga

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The Junior Tioga is an external frame backpack made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Kelty Junior Tioga External Frame Backpack is ideal for the young backpacker eager to achieve self-reliance. The backpack's telescoping, adjustable H-frame gives your child room to grow. A fully padded waist-belt and shoulder straps ensure your budding adventurer will be comfortable all day, while the Kelty Junior Tioga Backipack's hold-open bar allows the little one to pack his or her own gear. Hydration compatibility means you don't hear I'm thirsty complaints. The breathable back panel allows air circulation, so heat exhaustion doesn't become one of your child's formative experiences."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Instill the love of hiking early by providing juniors with gear that's sized for them. The Jr. Tioga is specifically designed for ages five to 13."

From REI:
"Built with adult features and kids' sizing, this external frame pack is ideal for introducing youngsters to overnight trips of up to a week long. Telescoping H-frame adjusts to allow plenty room to grow--fits most kids 5 to 13 years old. Padded shoulder straps include a sternum strap and wrap around a child's torso for a comfortable fit. Full-wrap padded waistbelt includes belt stabilizer straps to keep the pack anchored to the hips. Packbag has a large top-loading main compartment, an internal load pocket, 3 side gear pockets and a zippered stash pocket for organizing gear. Top of pack's hold-open bar makes loading and unloading easy. Breathable back panel provides ventilation and support. Hydration-compatible design features reservoir pocket and drink tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately). Made from lightweight, durable 210-denier nylon double ripstop and 420-denier nylon packcloth."

From EMS:
"Offering great support and stability, this traditional external frame backpack fits the backpackers of the future, today. The Kelty Jr. Tioga is designed for hikers aged 5 to 13. Adjustable H-frame lengthens or shortens to fit a wide variety of torso sizes. Padded adjustable shoulder straps. Two-layer padded hip belt. Breathable mesh back panel. Sternum strap prevents pack shift. Designed to accommodate a hydration system. Top-loading access with hold-open bar for easy loading. Zippered side pockets."

User Reviews

Kids' Junior Tioga
Reviewed by knarfster, Jun 03, 2007

"My 9-year-old son tried this pack for a trip with his webelos pack. He didn't like the fact that the frame kept hitting him in the head. I know external frames support a more "correct" upright posture, but this frame was too close for comfort. We took it back and got an internal frame, REI Comet, which actually holds more."

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Kids' Junior Tioga
Reviewed by gaanaya, Sep 19, 2006

"I purchased this online over a year ago for my then 7-year-old. Got a great sale price. He loves this pack, and can carry it full with no problem (full for him is about 10 lbs total). The first time he hiked in it, he actually forgot he had it on!

Nicely fits either a down bag or small synthetic, and a change of clothes, flashlight, compass and a few small toys."

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