Is this backpack appropriate for a youth or new boy scout, 11 year old. His torso meaurement is 15.5".
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The torso range on the Gladiator is 15" - 22". I would think it would be ok just make sure that the pack weight is appropriate for him when loaded.
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I purchased this for my thin, nine year old son. He uses it at school and even with all the books he loads it up with, he has no issues with using it as a back pack, the straps are made well. They are thick and feel padded.
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I'm 5"4, and certainly wider than a pre-teen, but overall average female build. The pack is on the narrower side, so it may be a good fit for a smaller-framed person.
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My son is able to fit his 11" Mac in the bag, and also some papers. It's fine for young ones that do not need the extra space. But it IS a tight squeeze.
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I would try to get something larger. This isn't for long torso people. Average height person would be ok, but anything taller would probably be to talk for this pack.
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Computer Backpack with Padded Sleeve will fit most 15 Inch Laptops.It still might fit in there but it would be a tight fit.
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Not to sure about the 15.6 inches ones as I would like it would be too tight. However, in my opinion the backpack has thick padding which should be sufficient to cushion and protects heavy laptops.
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Sorry, but we just bought this pack at Christmas and my son hasn't had the opportunity to use it yet. He is 6'1" and 200lbs, but loves that it adjusts and fits him well. I think the adjustability makes this pack wonderful for any age not to mention the price. Please keep in mind that you still have to buy the water pouch that goes into the sack. But, overall, seems to be a sturdy bag. Great purchase for the price, but has not been tested yet. Good luck and I hope your son has fun.
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I am 5' 11"... the pack felt small on me with the straps lengthened to their max. The bag is a small person bag with minimal equipment expectations.
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Sure, it will fit you. It's adjustable and very well made for a moderately priced backpack. It holds a lot of stuff but it just seems to be a little short on compartments. I like it and it suits my needs. I'm 6'1 and weigh 220 so it might fit you a little better.
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I used this backpack with my son starting when he was 12 months old, and it worked just fine. It is very adjustable so the seat height can be changed as the child grows. At 12 months, my son was too big to carry in a front pack, but he loved riding along as we hiked, shopped, etc.
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I put the backpack on my girlfriend (5'2" and small-medium build) and she mentioned that it fit like a normal backpack to her (which she liked - considering she normally wears smaller backpacks. She also mentioned that the bottom strap fit perfectly to her waist. So I am sure it would be better for someone a little taller. For me, as a 6'2" man of broader shoulders, I can say this backpack was a little small for me. It fit a lot into it, but it looked small on my body type. Hope that helps!
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Hi, Bought for my nephew recently. He is 13 years old and fits your description. I b ought a Youth Small (YSM/JP/P) for him. Hope this helps. ThxKarthik
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Yes, obviously it would depend on the size of your 11 year old, but it fits our 11 year old just fine. He is 4'6", 72lbs.
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Yes, this would be a good bag for the price. It is fully adjustable. Just don't pack too much weight in it, considering your son only weighs 80 lbs. When I used this pack, I had it filled with 55 lbs. of gear.
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Per the pack's description, the small is for a torso length of 14.5" to 18.5." The backpack experts say you should always buy a pack based on your torso length, not your body height. If you can get someone to help you, run a tape measure from where your neck meets your shoulders down to the top of your hips. Place your two hands on the tops of the hips, and let your assistant measure from the top down to the center our your two outstretched thumbs. This is your torso length. I'm guessing the small/medium size will be fine for you, but measure first. Everyone is built differently. I'm 5'9" and the medium/large fits me well. Some people are "higher-waisted" than others, so such a person might have a shorter torso length despite their height. Good luck!
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I would recommend the 10" backpack since the one I ordered for my grandson is perfect size for him and he is a large toddler. He absolutely loves this backpack and it has been holding up well. He lives in large city, so it goes out every day.