| OA - Backpack
My dd plans to do the Outdoor Action trip this fall and will choose one of mid-level difficulty (ie, she's never camped, but is in excellent physical condition and up to a challenge).
She has her own sleeping bag and suitable gear, altho she'll buy hiking boots.
The website says that altho they have a limited number of backpacks which kids can borrow, but we should bring our own if possible.
Questions:
- do they let us know in advance if they don't have enough backpacks?
- do the borrowed back-packs fit well enough for the trip?
- is it dramatically more comfortable to have one that is the right size for you?
- other opinions and feedback?
As the cost of trip is covered since she has a grant, and I have a younger daughter, part of me thinks we should pay $100-$200 to have a pack. The other part of me says, there are so many variables (internal v external, capacity, etc) - that no matter what size I buy for this trip, it won't be right for another trip!
Thanks for any info on this subject
PS - do you know of any forum where kids sell their packs from past trips? |