TETON Sports Scout 3400 Internal Frame Backpack; High-Performance Backpack for Backpacking, Hiking, Camping

Hi everyone and thank you for reading my review. I want everyone to know I have a ton of packs in my shed and the only reason I purchased this is because of my skinny son and all of the other reviews from “scout” parents.First, I didn’t need this. But I did and here’s why.My son crossed over from cub scouts to Boy Scouts and needed a pack. Not 1 pack fit his waist. At the time, 23”. I preplanned a long time ago and purchased all these super cool ones. Nope: too big. My son is now a 26 1/2 waist (3 months after crossing over) and this pack fit him like butter to include the torso. I believe the website states the waist belt is 26” at the smallest, but I do think it goes as low as 25”. Completely sold on this element alone. For the price point and the size, not having to go woman’s bag or over $200 this is the right bag.Second, quality. The bag is decent quality. Not top of the line. Factor price point and what this bag has to offer for the average 11 year old learning values in life, this product is of excellent quality. Having said that: parents: upon arrival, pre check every thread, button, snap, drawstring, zipper prior to use. I’m just saying.Seller: you need to get with BSA and market this exact product for them. I’ve been a leader for 5 years and and a frequent shopper at the scout shops. We need products like this. At least give it a try.Just a slight FYI: for the boys out there who may have a mild dose of scoliosis or have not hit that 1 critical growth spurt yet-this is it. I’m NOT a doctor, but if you’re going to put a pack on you child-this is the one.I do see this pack lasting a long time in scouts based on quality and versatility. The straps are in the right places too!!! For a 55L pack, the exterior space is just as valuable. Thank you for such a well thought out product.Note: I did recieve this product in excellent packaging (excellent) but 1 button was damaged (manufacturing flaw). And I’m not exchanging it. I’m that impressed to still rate it 5 stars. And, you boosted my sons ego with this pack.Full disclosure: this is a scout mom review!!!! There is plenty of room for EVERYTHING to include the “mom care kit”.

Plenty of room. Able to fit a three litter hydro pack. It's comfortable easy to put on.

So far, I have taken this thing on a week long trip through India, where it was strapped to the back of a motorcycle as I rode through the himalayas (I'm not kidding here). It held up great and the rainfly was very useful and easy to put over it when it poured on us. The pack endured heavy strain as it was packed to the brim and strapped down hard every day and came out without a scratch (I was surprised about that).So far I've also used it on multiple hikes and hunting trips through thick brush and between 3 deer I've packed out over 200 lb of venison in the mountains in Utah and Washington. I've thrown it through the washer to clean out all of the blood and it came out like new.The only wear I've seen on mine is a couple of threads have loose on the bottom where it hides the rain fly, but it doesn't affect anything serious on the pack. It's already well outlived its price and It's got to have at least enough life to redo everything I've already done with it based on its current condition.Pros:Extremely durablegreat price (gives you more peace of mind when being rough with it)great size, perfect for carry-on (taken on around 10+ flights, never a problem)fairly light when emptyConvenient storage on top pouch with an underside zip up pocket for more protected items.Pretty comfortable, even when filled with 60+ pounds of meat.Holds Mountain Dew well.ConsI wish the waist fabric things were the smaller size, as I don't keep it buckled in very often and they get in the way if I forget to buckle them behind the pack.Did not come with delicious bacon.One of the drink holders is slightly smaller than the other, making it more effort to get my large size (in diameter) nalgene bottle in it. It still fits, but it's hard to put in one handed while its still on my back, the other pocket is easier like I said.The internal frame bars are hard to get back in, I washed it once with them in and took them out for a second wash, I wish I had left them in both times. I had to stick my hand on the inside and guide them past some material that was inside the frame pocket.

Wow, what a piece of junk. I bought this for my first 3 day hike, which, judging from the description, it should have been perfect for. I drove six hours to the smoky mountains, got out of my car, put the backpack on, and it broke.I guess this is a very low end backpack, marketed as quality. I did not even have that much weight in my backpack. Even though the return was free I was forced to pay UPS 10 dollars for a cardboard box to return it in due to its abnormal size and time constraints on the return.Could not find any way to contact the company, even though they make it seem like they will help you with whatever problems you have.

I purchased this backpack for my short section hikes of the Appalachian Trail and it performed very well. The shoulder strap assembly was adjustable to my shorter frame and it was generally very comfortable to carry. It's a smaller, narrower pack, but it held quite a bit of gear (see the picture). The narrow shape made it easier to squeeze through those tight spots on the trail. The sleeping bag compartment could hold either my Teton 20+ degree sleeping bag or my Texsport bivy tent. The compartments on the sides and top gave me easy access to things I needed on the trail (water purification, first aid, emergency supplies, etc.) and there were plenty of places to attach other gear like my sleeping pad. I wasn't super rough with it but it got some heavy use and it held up well. It is a solidly constructed piece of equipment, maybe a little small for a thru-hiker (unless you go light or ultralight) but for a weekend backpacker like me it was perfect. I highly recommend this product.

After a lot of research and an article from a mum who had bought one for her taller than average yet slender Scout, this seemed the perfect product for us as our son is very tall for his age but very slender and most makes don’t cater for the small hip size for the harness belt. The good thing is it is fully adjustable so it can grow with him. It also has a separate section for sleeping bag and loads of pockets for extra bits. We bought it for a week’s Scout camp in Snowdonia and he fitted all his clothing, kit, extra shoes and bedding inside, with room to spare! The integral water proof cover will also be useful when they start hiking with rucksacks. This is a sound investment of a quality product if you’re looking for longevity.

La maleta es de 50 litros que te permite guardar el equipo necesario para salir a realizar una caminata en la montaña, trae varias cintas para ajustar todo lo que cargas, la tela es bastante gruesa que te dar durabilidad y repelente el agua, aparte trae su cubierta para la lluvia, me agarro una fuerte lluvia con granizo en la zona de iztaccihuatl y no le entro nada de humedad a pesar de estar 2 horas bajo la lluvia, es compartimiento del slepping es para uno de 1 o 2 estaciones ya que si usas un slepping de alta montaña si le hace falta espacio, en los laterales trae resortes para poner los bastones de trekking. A pesar también de caer en un río no se mojo el interior. Se ajusta el tamaño de torso y cuando ya caminas las cintas hace un pequeño ruido pero no molesta, bolsos laterales son chicos que permite meter la botella de agua y cuesta trabajo sacar la botella mismo que te garantiza que no se te va a caer en medio del bosque

Love it! It's light, versatile and practical. Don't be put off by the color as I did before it arrived because this bag actually looks great. I love the fact it has a waterproof cover attached, it has a good number of pockets. It's 55L which is great for me - fits my tent, my small air bed, clothes, sleeping mat etc. Although if you looking to back pack with more then it might be worth looking at a 65L. Great product on first try.

realmente me deje llevar por la calificacion del producto y sus comentarios.. sin embargo no se si sea gente poco experimentada o no o que tantas mochilas de estas tengan.. en mi opinion personal el material de esta bolsa es muchisimo muy muy inferior a otras marcas que tengo.. ojo.. no se siente que se rompera en la primera usada.. pero por ejemplo no creo que dure tanto como mis deuter que con la mas vieja llevo increibles 9 años.. solo se ve decolorado el negro y no tiene ni una descosida..Quiza esta está en el rango de una vida util de a lo mucho 2 años cuidandola super super bien... en resumen no creo que compraria esta marca nuevamente. Tengo varios hikings planeados y si estoy equivocado y me sorprende subire la calificacion y actualizare la reseña.

Excellent product. My son and I were astounded at just how many secret pockets and areas there were to place his camping necessities! Fantastic quality and ideal for any budding scout.