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I started backpacking as a Boy Scout when I was 11 years old–this was in 1986. At that time, I doubt there was a single high-end backpack in existence that was specifically built for a youth’s frame. I specifically remember everyone giving me a hard time as I hiked around with a huge frame pack. Then, when I upgraded to an internal frame pack in my mid-teens, that pack was still HUGE on me.
It’s been a long time coming, but Osprey seems to have all their ducks in a row to provide high-quality backpacks for kids from 8-16 years old. These aren’t simply scaled down adult models, they are specifically built around a child’s body. In fact, they have engaged with Spine Colorado as an independent contractor to design and test the Sprint Series packs. Spine Colorado currently acts as a regional center of excellence for back and neck problems, and receives the most complex cases of back and neck pain from across the state of Colorado.
Needless to say, the Osprey Sprint Series has been tested and approved by Spine Colorado to be the best-fitting and the safest packs for kids.
The Sprint Series is comprised of three pack sizes best suited for children between the ages of 8 and 16. Each pack offers five inches of torso adjustability. Some key features of the Ace 48 (2900 cubic inches), the Jib 35 (2100 cubic inches) and the Imp 23 (1400 cubic inches) include:
An aluminum frame with rigid foam framesheet
Osprey’s AirScape ventilated foam backpanel
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