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Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack

Item #: 60987

Our Price: $89.99

Regular Price: $135.00

SAVINGS: $45.01 (34%)


 
As the name implies, the Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack is a great first backpack for the young scout in your family. Perfectly sized and proportioned for comfort on the trail. Lots of features to explore, for hours of backpacking fun.
  • Ergonomic S-curve shoulder straps
  • Adjustable aluminum frame system
  • Dual panel loading main compartments
  • Two side gear pockets
  • Dual side water bottle pockets
  • Bag bar shelf
  • Padded adjustable hip belt
  • Twin front daisy chains
  • Breathable mesh lumbar cushion stays dry and comfortable
  • Front zippered pocket
  • Sternum strap
  • Web haul handle
  • Made of 600 Denier Polyester / 300 Denier Polyester
  • Weight: 3 lbs 10 oz.
  • Dimensions: 33in h x 14.1in w x 12in d
  • Torso Length: 15-21in
  • Capacity: 3850 cu in.

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack
 
4.5

(based on 15 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to load (13)
  • Lightweight (12)
  • Highly adjustable (11)
  • Large capacity (11)
  • Comfortable (8)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Extended trips (9)
    • Heavy loads (6)
    • Light loads (6)
    • Day hikes (5)
    • Wet weather (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (5), Casual adventurer (4)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Survivalist / minimalist (6), Comfort driven (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (7), Yes (5)

    Reviewed by 15 customers

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    4.0

    Great pack for the price

    By Deb

    from Kentucky

    About Me Getting Started

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    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Load
    • Good Suspension
    • Highly Adjustable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Difficult To Adjust

    Best Uses

    • Day Hikes
    • Extended Hikes
    • Heavy Loads
    • Wet Weather

    Comments about Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack:

    Used this for two night Scout Camping. Worked great for that purpose. Sometimes a little difficult to adjust. Upper crossbar could be padded as our son was bumping his head on it.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review

     
    4.0

    great beginner pack

    By brian

    from wv

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Load
    • Good Suspension
    • Highly Adjustable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Extended Hikes
      • Heavy Loads

      Comments about Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack:

      Son used for 15 mile packpacking trip in Appalacha in Mtns. He's 10 and first real trip. Pack was perfect

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven
      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Comment on this review

       
      4.0

      Backpack is great

      By CP

      from US

      About Me Student

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accessible Storage
      • A Nice Fit For A Kid
      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Load
      • Great For Adding Gear
      • Large Capacity
      • Lightweight
      • Plenty Of Storage

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Couple Day Campout
        • Good For A Warm Week
        • Good Weekender

        Comments about Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack:

        This is a great backpack for a kid as it is a great fit, easy to load, comfortable and has lots of accessible storage space. The external frame makes it great for adding on gear such as sleeping bags, water bottles and so forth.

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist
        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes

        Comment on this review

         
        5.0

        Perfect

        By Mom of Boy Scouts

        from LHP, FL

        About Me Getting Started

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Good Suspension
        • Highly Adjustable
        • Large Capacity
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Hikes
          • Extended Hikes
          • Heavy Loads
          • Light Loads
          • Travel
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack:

          Great for traditional scouting camping events!

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist
          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Practical for Young Scouts

          By ScoutParent

          from Seoul, South Korea

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Load
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Difficult To Adjust

          Best Uses

          • Light Loads

          Comments about Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack:

          My son uses this backpack for scout campouts. We both like the fact that the pockets in the pack are all easy access. He can easily find his gear. No digging to the bottom of the back for anything.

          The pack seems durable. It held up to being packed with other gear and without warping.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Scouting Experience

          By The Boy

          from Wisconsin

          About Me Student

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Load
          • Highly Adjustable
          • Large Capacity
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Day Hikes
            • Light Loads
            • Travel
            • Wknd Campouts With Troop

            Comments about Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack:

            My mom bought this for me for my birthday. I am taking out on a hiking campout with the troop. Pockets were really easy to load and I was able to fit everything in it without problems.

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven
            • Was this a gift?:
            • Yes

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            The perfect Scout pack!

            By MD Scout Dad

            from Southern Maryland

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Load
            • Good Suspension
            • Highly Adjustable
            • Large Capacity
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Extended Hikes
              • Heavy Loads

              Comments about Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack:

              Purchased this pack for my son to use in Boy Scouts. So far it has performed remarkably both on the trail and at summer camp. It easily holds a weeks worth of clothes and gear. The rear panel access works much better than my top load Kelty. It is infinitely adjustable. Highly recommended both for anybody looking for a great all-around Scout pack as well as anybody looking to take up backpacking.

              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Minimalist
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

               
              5.0

              Perfect Scout pack!

              By MD Scout Dad

              from Southern Maryland

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy To Load
              • Good Suspension
              • Highly Adjustable
              • Large Capacity
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Day Hikes
                • Extended Hikes
                • Heavy Loads
                • Light Loads

                Comments about Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack:

                Purchased this pack for my son who recently crossed over to Boy Scouts. Just completed a week-long campout and the pack was light and comfortable while still having the capacity to easily hold a week's worth of gear. One great feature is that the main gear compartment actually loads from the rear of the pack rather than from the top; a great feature which enables the removal of gear without having to remove all the contents of the pack. I would highly recommend this pack to anybody looking for a Scout pack that is big enough to hold all their gear and is highly adjustable as they grow.

                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Minimalist
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                 
                4.0

                Good Value ...

                By Scout Dad

                from Williamsburg, VA

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Highly Adjustable
                • Large Capacity
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Day Hikes
                  • Extended Hikes
                  • Light Loads

                  Comments about Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack:

                  Bought this for my 12 year old Son - just crossed into boy Scouts. Pack seems well made (haven't hit the trail yet), we have done some "conditioning runs" of about 5 miles each with it, and it did well. Fair amount of adjustability, good zippers, ample storage. All in all, a good value - it would have been a better value if I'd have caught it on sale, but the pack itself is well done.

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                  • No

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                  4.0

                  I would recommenf for youth to adult of

                  By Leader Steve

                  from Orange City Fl

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Easy To Load
                  • Good Suspension
                  • Highly Adjustable
                  • Large Capacity

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Extended Hikes
                    • Heavy Loads
                    • Light Loads
                    • Wet Weather

                    Comments about Jansport Scout External Frame Backpack:

                    I have had 85lbs of gear and supplies pack in this bag and had no problems. It was used for a 5 day backpacker with the boyscouts.

                    • What Is Your Gear Style:
                    • Comfort Driven
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

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                    • Q:

                      What hydration system would work best with this pack?
                      Asked on 7/10/2012 by anonymous from St. Joseph, MI

                      1 answer

                      • Staff Reviewer

                        A:

                        Both the Camelbak and the Platypus would work in the scout. The scout would accommodate up to a 3 Liter.

                        Answered on 7/16/2012 by Steve from Campmor
                    • Q:

                      Is this waterproof?
                      Asked on 7/1/2012 by Mr.E

                      1 answer

                      • Staff Reviewer

                        A:

                        A raincover needs to be purchase separately. See item # 11707

                        Answered on 7/3/2012 by Anonymous
                    • Q:

                      Are there any straps or attachments included with it to attach the sleeping bag and the sleeping pad?
                      Asked on 4/28/2012 by Mitch from NY, Y

                      1 answer

                    • Q:

                      is there a spot for sleeping bag and ground pad?
                      Asked on 3/16/2012 by ben from simsbury, ct

                      1 answer

                      • Staff Reviewer

                        A:

                        Yes, you attach those items to the outside. Pad would go on top, and the sleeping bag on the bottom.

                        Answered on 3/19/2012 by Anonymous
                    • Q:

                      What is a Bag bar shelf?
                      Asked on 3/11/2012 by Jason from Austin, TX

                      1 answer

                      • Staff Reviewer

                        A:

                        The top of the pack has a bar that supports the bag away from the frame. This bar acts as a shelf to stack something like a tent on top of it and strap the item down to the shelf.

                        Answered on 3/12/2012 by Steve from Campmor
                    • Q:

                      what kind of raincover would you recommend for this pack
                      Asked on 1/12/2012 by Anonymous from lewes.de

                      1 answer

                    • Q:

                      what are the adjustable torso and waist sizes?
                      Asked on 10/14/2011 by Anonymous

                      1 answer

                      • Staff Reviewer

                        A:

                        Adjustable torso length is 15-21 and waist size from 28-36.

                        Answered on 10/18/2011 by Anonymous
                    • Q:

                      What is the maximun carrying weight for this backpack? Can the frame be ordered separately?
                      Asked on 8/1/2011 by Karen

                      1 answer

                      • Staff Reviewer

                        A:

                        top weight you would want to carry with the scout pack is 40 lb.

                        Answered on 8/3/2011 by Steve from Campmor
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                    Size 33in h x 14.1in w x 12in d
                    Weight 3 lbs 10 oz.
                    Capacity 3850 cu. in.
                    Material 600 Denier Polyester / 300 Denier Polyester
                    Torso Length 15-21"
                    Number of Pockets 5
                    Frame aluminum
                    Additional Features 4 side pockets and large mesh pocket,dual density foam hip belt.

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