Real gear for kids. Lucky Bums engineer's their products to be functional from the trail head to the campsite, from the ski slope to the sledding hill, and from the school yard to the back yard. Kids deserve the same quality and durability we're used to as adults and that's their goal for their products. Enjoy Lucky Bums gear sized just right for the kids with all of the technical features, design, and durability required to grow outside.

Lucky Bums Switchback Backpack 18L allows your camper/student to switch back and forth between the trails and the schoolyard. With it's durable construction, an internal organizer for supplies and plenty of storage, this pack comes out on top for the elementary school student that loves the outdoors.

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Key Features:

• Padded airflow back panel

• Moisture wicking shoulder straps

• Smooth guide buckles

• 2 External cinch strap with reflective loops

• Integrated safety whistle on sternum buckle
  

• Recommended for: Day hikes, camping outings, general travel and school
  

• Material: 600D honeycomb ripstop with PU coating

• Capacity: 18 L
  

• Cargo: 2 large and 1 small storage compartments, 2 side stretch mesh pockets

• Fit: Adjustable shoulder straps, sliding sternum strap

• Dimensions & Weight: 16" x 11" x 9" & 1.2 lbs

• Options: Internal sleeve for optional hydration bladder
  

• Sizing: Kids with torso that measurement 12.5 - 15.5 inches;
  suitable for 6 - 13 year olds (*see information below on proper sizing*)

• Colors: Blue and Pink

• Lucky Bums Guarantee: Limited lifetime warranty against material or workmanship defect

Information on Proper Backpack Sizing & Load

Our packs are engineered for kids and therefore sized based on torso length. Fit is the key to pack performance so take the time to get it right. To find torso length, measure the back along the spine from the top of the hipbones to the knobby bone at the base of the neck.

Our adjustable shoulder and hip belt straps will enable the necessary fit after selecting the suitable pack. A properly fitted hip belt rides centered over the hipbones and needs to be snug for maximum carrying efficiency.

When is comes to the backpack load, we recommend less than 25% of the child’s own body weight in total backpack weight. That’s why we engineer our packs carrying capacity in conjunction with size/torso measurements. We cringe when we see kids with adult sized packs strapped on practically falling backwards under the weight of the load - most noticeable during the school year. We’re working on this problem so stay tuned.