Hiking Backpacks
For Kids & Small Adults
Photo courtesy Sloetoe |
The CAMPER
The internal frame backpack for 5-11 year olds (& very small adults) |
The RANGER
The internal frame backpack
for 10 Year olds - small adults |
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"My son, finally, had a proper fitting backpack [the Camper].... He was able to hike
down a trail as if the Tough Traveler pack didn't exist." - Tom Reynold |
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FEATURES of both the Camper and Ranger:
•Control straps to fine-tune load distribution between shoulders and hips.
•Padded shoulder straps, back pad and lumbar pad.
•Hip belt compressors make it fit excellently
•Adjustable harness
•Aluminum stays
•Sternum strap distributes the load across the breastplate and pulls the shoulder
straps together, eliminating under-the-arm pressure
•Contoured 3-piece CorduraŽ-covered hip belt combines 1/2" of high-strength,
distortion-reducing foam with 1/4" open-cell foam
•Side compressors to tighten load
•4 side lash tabs |
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"My kids (currently 7yo, 50", 52lbs) have over 150 miles on
their Tough Traveler Campers, including 90+ on the northern Long Trail, where some
climbs/descents for them were mile-long scrambles...over sharp rocks. The
packs have held up remarkably well." - Sloetoe (photos above and below courtesy Sloetoe) |
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Features of the Camper:
•21" x 12" x 8.5" 2200 cu. in.
(including hood)
•Weight: 2 lbs. 4 oz.
•Fits from 3'6" to 5'2" (slender)
• Hood pocket: 10.5" x 5" x 2"
• Small front pocket
•Made of Packcloth
Price:
$178.00
Color: Royal/Teal, Royal/Orange, Royal/Grey
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Features of the Ranger:
• 24" x 13" x 10" (3120 cu.in)
• 30" x 13" x 10" with sleeve extended (3900 cu. in)
• Weight: 2 lbs. 9 oz.
•Fits from 4'6" - 5' 6" (slender)
• Floating hood
•Hood pocket: 12" x 7" x 3" (252 cu. in.)
• Packcloth with canted CorduraŽ bottom
• Accessory loop
• 2 Lash tabs on bottomPrice:
$230.00
Color: Royal/Navy, Navy/Yellow
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"On our longest
day, we packed nearly 9 miles... and the girls did beautifully. What impressed me
most about the packs [Campers] was that neither girl complained about sore
shoulders or necks. You've designed a great pack!" - Barbara Tewksbury, NY
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The Camper has been recommended by Frank & Victoria Logue, authors of many outdoors books, including Kids Outdoors.
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"My children's packs came today in the
mail! ... I ordered 2 Campers and 1 Ranger for my children who
are 9, 7 and 4.... They are beautiful!! My children are thrilled to have packs just like ours.
I am VERY impressed."
...And a follow-up letter:
"We hiked in 5 miles of the Summit Trail in the White Mountains of Alaska.
There we base camped and did some day hiking. ... All three [children]
carried their own loads and most impressively, our little one walked the whole way in and
the whole way out, a first for her. Thank you for making quality backpacks for
kids!!! ..."
Letters and photo courtesy of Barbra-Sue Nelson of Alaska |
SUPER PADRE SERIES
Mini Internal Frames
Recommended by Good Housekeeping Institute, and in Magazine
Shown on NBC's "The Today Show"
Family Travel Forum's "Favorite Backpack!"
(www.familytravelforum.com)
Recommended by UCLA Ergonomics
Recommended by chiropractic group, Allied Health of Wisconsin
in their "Wellness Program to Prevent Back Injury" after a wide test that included 60 backpacks (even wheeled backpacks)!
Allied Health of Wisconsin, Society of Chiropractors says:
"Allied Health Chiropractic Centers evaluated a wide range of backpacks and
recommends the Tough Traveler Super Padre for their Wellness Program to Prevent Back Injury.
All backpacks were reviewed and rated for shoulder, chest and hip strap adjustability, padding/contact surface with the back,
ergonomic design, ability to distribute weight efficiently, use of compression strap, and
quality of materials."
To contact Allied Health: Allied Health
Chiropractic Centers, 601 S. 32nd Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401, call 715-848-2526, or fax
715-848-2225
"I recently purchased one of your company's "Super
Padre" series back packs. I love it! I am also certified in ergonomics,
and it is an effectively designed bag, as well as beautiful."
Valerie
Lacovangelo, OTR/L
This
remarkable ergonomic comfort backpack series offers help to people of all ages who carry books or other
items to school, on travel, or for day hiking.
Features such as ergonomically-placed, lightweight curved Delrin support, padded back, and lift-control straps shift weight to
hips, taking load off of shoulders and upper back.
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SUPER PADRE - FEATURES OF ALL SIZES
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COMFORT FEATURES:
• CONTROL STRAPS fine tune load distribution between your shoulders
and hips.
• MINI INTERNAL FRAME takes the strain of heavy books off your upper back.
• STERNUM STRAP distributes the load across the breastplate and pulls the shoulder
straps closer together, eliminating under-the-arm pressure.
• SHOULDER PADS have thick, sturdy foam to cushion load and shock.
• MESH-COVERED PADDED BACK provides back comfort and ventilation.
• THICK PADDED WAISTBELT hugs body and aids support system.
• ADJUSTABLE BACK HEIGHT on sizes Medium & Large allow precise fitting to body size.
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CONVENIENCE FEATURES:
• LARGE MAIN POCKET holds everything you need
• DRAWSTRING & HOOD closure to main pocket allows easy access.
• TWO SMALL POCKETS on front hold pencils and other small essentials.
• TWO MESH SIDE POCKETS for water bottles, CD players, etc.
• FIVE SIZES available to fit almost anyone.
• COMPRESSION STRAPS tighten to keep load from shifting when bag is not full.
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SUPER PADRE - SIZE EXTRA-SMALL
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SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 16"x9.5"x8.5"
(straps sized for small people)
Fits: 5-11 years (or very small adult)
Capacity: 1,120 cu."
Weight: 1.3 lbs
Price:
$95.00
Color: Multi-Color
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"My 7 yr. old son loves the
small Super Padre; snaps that hipbelt & says it's like there's nothing on his back at
all!"
Diane Church, Hanover, NH |
5 year old Richard Gordon
Photo courtesy Lisa Lehman
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SUPER PADRE - SIZE SMALL
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SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 16"x9.5"x8.5"
Fits: 6yrs-5'2"
Capacity: 1,300 cu."
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Price:
$95.00
Color: Royal, Black, Navy, Teal, Grey
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"I received my Super Padre size Small yesterday, and after
trying on over 50 packs at several stores, THIS ONE fits!!! ... I carried some weight around in
it today, and didn't even want to take it off! And when I did it was with great fondness
that I set it down.... I am so pleased.... I love it and thank you so much...!!!" - Kathleen DeCelle |
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THE MIDI-SP
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The great support backpack for elementary & middle-school students, and for smaller adults!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Size: 15"x11.5"x6.5"
Fits: Age 8-12 (Grades 3-7)
Capacity: 1,500 cu."
Weight: 1.7 lbs
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• ALL FEATURES of the SUPER PADRE, plus...
• BIG ENOUGH for notebooks, books, and personal items, fits in standard lockers.
• SIDE POCKET for water bottle, cell phone, Ipod, etc.
• Large REFLECTIVE STRIPE keeps your child visible in low city light.
Price:
$106.00
Color: Navy, Teal, Black, Burgundy, Grey
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SUPER PADRE - SIZE MEDIUM
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SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 18.5"x11.5"x9.5"
Fits: 11 yr old - Adults 5'10"
Capacity: 2,200 cu."
Weight: 2.3 lbs
• ALL FEATURES of the SUPER PADRE, plus...
• VENTILATED BOTTOM POCKET with optional mesh front provides more carrying space, and keeps damp items from getting musty.
Price:
$138.00
Color: Teal, Natural, Raspberry, Slate, Black
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Patented
"I own 2 Super Padres, 1 large size and 1 medium, and use them for travel -
both for business and for leisure. The large holds enough for a 2-week vacation, while
still being a manageable weight. The medium easily carries all I need for 1 or 2 day
business trips.... For me, the Super Padre defines
independent travel!" epinions.com product review"It's awesome...and now...my books
aren't so heavy." Jesse Spielman, age 11
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SUPER PADRE - SIZE LARGE
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SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 23"x12"x9"
Fits: 5'3" - 6'3"
Capacity: 2,800 cu"
Weight: 2.6 lbs
• ALL FEATURES of the SUPER PADRE, plus...
• LARGE VENTILATED BOTTOM POCKET with optional mesh front provides more carrying space, and keeps damp items from getting musty.
Price:
$152.00
Color: Teal, Black, Slate, Natural, Olive, Burgundy, Navy
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Patented
"My son carries everything but the kitchen sink in
his bookbag... We found a large Super Padre... He is able to carry everything evenly distributed body
weight wise. " Wendy A. Nastke, Schenectady, NY |
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A CUSTOMER'S TALE OF THE SUPER PADRE by Lois Bailey
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