The Best Kids Hiking Backpacks

If you plan on taking your children on a hiking trip, it’s important to give them backpacks of their own to hold their belongings and snacks. However, it’s important to purchase a hiking backpack that’s made for kids and not adults. If you make the mistake of purchasing a hiking backpack for your child that’s too large, it may be too heavy for him or not fit properly. The REI Kids Comet Pack, Kelty Kids Starfish Junior Hiking Pack and Vaude Nitra 20 Kids Hiking Pack are all viable options for children on hiking trips.

  1. REI Kids Comet Pack

    • The REI Kids Comet Pack was listed at $89.50 as of January of 2010. This kids hiking backpack received a customer rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars after 12 reviews. The REI Kids Comet Pack has enough space to hold a child’s sleeping bag and a few extra items. Rip and stick torso adjustment makes adjusting the shoulder straps easy to fit any size child. An oversized front mesh pocket is big enough for a jacket or stuffed animal. This kids hiking backpack is designed for kids between the ages of six and 10. The zippered storage compartment on the bottom of the backpack is perfect for storing dirty shoes. The hydration-compatible zippered side pocket allows children to store a water bottle while hiking. The REI Kids Comet Pack is mesa orange with steel accents.

    Kelty Kids Starfish Junior Hiking Pack

    • The Kelty Kids Starfish Junior Hiking Pack was listed at $46.95 as of January of 2010 and comes preloaded with a built-in hydration pack. This kids hiking backpack has one external zippered pocket and a large front pocket without a zipper. The carry handle makes the backpack easy to pick up in a rush. This backpack is recommended for children between the ages of five and 10. It is made of Polyester 450D. The Kelty Kids Starfish Junior Hiking Pack comes in blueberry and green apple colors.

    Vaude Nitra 20 Kids Hiking Pack

    • The Vaude Nitra 20 Kids Hiking Pack was listed at $28.56 as of January of 2010. The Vaude hiking pack for children has elastic fixation points, which makes it comfortable for kids. Color options include blue and iceblue, jeans and iceblue, red and white, and red and orange. This kids hiking backpack has a key fastener, a sternum strap and hip belt, tool attachments, and reflective elements.