Deuter Fox 30 Backpack for kids
My kids are reaching the age where backcountry adventure is evolving from a tag-along activity to one where they share enthusiasm. They have reached the critical stage of needing functional backpacks as opposed to a glorified book bag.
Enter the Deuter Fox 30 backpack for kids. The Fox 30 is a scaled-down version of Deuter’s Aircontact pack line and offers adjustability, suspension and features worthy of backcountry travel and overnight adventure. It’s a traditional top loader with a lower zip panel for easy access to the bottom of the pack.
The suspension and back panel use the same Alpine Back system as Deuter’s adult packs. The shoulder harness adjusts to accommodate a range of torso lengths and for the future growth of the user. From the looks of the set-up, we should be able to get multiple seasons of use out of the pack as my daughter grows.
At 30 liters, the volume is just right for packing a light overnight load. The pack holds a sleeping bag and assorted clothes, and there’s still room for trail food and various “must-have” items. The Fox 30 is also hydration bladder compatible. At this point in my kids’ adventure life, I’m still the guy carrying the tent and cooking gear, so there’s no need for a monster pack for them. The smaller size of the Fox 30 means it doubles as a day hike pack, too.
From my daughter’s perspective, she is most excited about the bottom compartment zip access, the daisy chains and the side zip pockets for storing odds and ends, and we can’t forget about the color.
It’s great to see enthusiasm for the backcountry from my kids, and keeping them comfortable is a key ingredient to the equation. Deuter delivers just enough tech features and, in my daughter’s words, “a real backpack” that really performs like its adult counterparts.
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