Lucky Bums Kid's Switchback Backpack

I bought this for my daughter (6) to take to camp thinking that it WAS a hydration pack. Got it in today and now I have to go buy a bladder for it. The other reviews described the bladder so I thougt is had a hydration bladder in it. THIS IS ONLY FOR THE BACKPACK!! A high priced for just a backpack. I sure hope it holds up well or I will be demoting this rating to 1 star

My girls have had their packs for two years of light use. They use them once or twice a week, usually for Sunday hikes.

Pros:

* Rugged construction

* Very durable

* Roomy holds everything we have ever needed for hiking. For school work, we can fit a clipboard in there, but not quite a binder.

* Plenty of pockets and compartments keep things organized

* Strong zippers even when the bag is stuffed to straining, they don't pull apart

* Large, coated zipper pulls are easy and painless for little fingers

* Outside bungees for extra storage

* Strong buckles & pull straps to cinch down largest compartment

* Drink bottle pockets have held up well to regular use

* Stiff, padded, ventilated back stays cool and comfortable

* Hydration tube guide keeps bite valve handy

* Hydration bladder is easily replaceable (and easily upgraded to a better-quality Camelbak bladder)

Cons:

* For hiking, it's a big pack. We love it for certain uses, but we also need a small pack for short day hikes.

* Small mouth hydration bladder the large-mouth bags marketed by Camelbak are easier to fill and clean.

* Hydration bladder is on the small side maybe a quart? The kids have never wound up thirsty, but they have finished it by the end of moderate hikes.

* No rubber gasket on the bladder lid if you don't thread it exactly straight, it leaks easily. (On the other hand, it leaks immediately, so you know while you are still at the sink if you need to adjust the lid!)

Overall:

This is a great, sturdy pack. It has plenty of room while still not overwhelming small bodies. For school, this one is probably not the best choice, since a 3-ring binder is a very tight squeeze. I would say the best use for this pack is for a day-trip bag. It is stellar for moderate hikes.

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I purchased these backpacks for my twins (5.5 years old) and was really happy at first with the way they fit my kids' bodies. I loved the padded shoulders and the c shaped straps. The chest strap was the biggest hit with my kids! I then tried to put a folder in it, and was really disappointed that it was not big enough (wide) to close without wiggling things around. It will not be easy for my kids to give these up, but... we need to return it. It won't work for kindergarten!

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