campmeat Report post Posted Saturday at 10:00 PM My son is 12 years old and loves going hunting with me . I want to get him a pack that fits him , that isn’t a camel pack . Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Picture just because 😏 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted Sunday at 01:09 AM Dads hand me downs, you will be surprised what it will mean to him. And he gets a great pack.. Just a grandfathers view.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted Sunday at 11:55 PM Consider getting a mystery ranch non hunting pack. Basically the same set ups but you can still detach the bag and haul out and elk quarter easily. And he will be able to grow into it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
campmeat Report post Posted Tuesday at 05:12 AM On 2/22/2026 at 4:55 PM, CatfishKev said: Consider getting a mystery ranch non hunting pack. Basically the same set ups but you can still detach the bag and haul out and elk quarter easily. And he will be able to grow into it. Do you think it will tighten down enough around his waist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted Tuesday at 02:47 PM https://www.capitolareascouting.org/shop/kelty-redcloud-junior-75l-backpack/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Island junkie Report post Posted Tuesday at 02:59 PM I really don’t have any input on a pack for a 12 year old but that’s a cool hunting pic! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Report post Posted Tuesday at 03:04 PM Great pic… mystery ranch pop up is a great pack. It’s what my 16 year old has, got it for him at 14. Will work for any day trips and will haul elk with the best of them when that day comes they make different sized waist straps 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted Tuesday at 05:04 PM my kids have always used my wife's packs as they fit their frame perfectly. Badlands and several others make packs for female sizes that would be great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegunsmith2506 Report post Posted Tuesday at 07:06 PM 3 hours ago, Eli said: Great pic… mystery ranch pop up is a great pack. It’s what my 16 year old has, got it for him at 14. Will work for any day trips and will haul elk with the best of them when that day comes they make different sized waist straps My MR pop up fits my 11yo great. He is 5'4 and about 140lbs. They are great packs! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
campmeat Report post Posted yesterday at 02:08 AM Thank you all for your advice. Super pumped to have my little man out in the field with me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twigsnapper Report post Posted 23 hours ago My boys both use women's Kuiu packs. Picked them up cheap on the used market. The smaller frames and hip belts fit them great. Both boys had packed out a handful of front elk quarters and deer and pig. They are 13 and 11 now and each understand the value of having a pack with a good frame. When they were really little they had a cheap Amazon camo pack. They loved those packs. Carried more snacks than anything else. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
