Hi, yes the pack is pretty durable, probably the mesh sections are the bits that will wear if it's used as a football! But I think it should stand up to some pretty rough treatment 🤣
Would this be good for kids snow skiing? Is it waterproof? I might have to wrap the drinking tube in something to stop it freezing, but I can't find a kids version of anything like the Cambelbak Powderhound. These seems the closest thing?
Hi there, I probably wouldn't give my kids this rucksack for skiing. The main reason being that the waist belt is quite wide and I know my kids would find this annoying over the top of their ski jacket! But I'm thinking of downhill skiing and you might be thinking of cross-country, which would be less of a problem as they wouldn't be wearing such an insulated jacket. It's water resistant, not waterproof. I guess you've looked at the kids' Camelbak Mule?
@@LittleAdventureShop no, I'm thinking mostly downhill skiing. Something small and light enough to keep an extra layer in and some water. Thanks for pointing out the hip strap against their jacket,I thought it was a pro, but you might be right there about it annoying them. Maybe the camelbak kids on then. I'm mostly worried about the tube freezing. An insulated drink bottle is good, but I was wanting to try a hydration bag to make it eaiser for them.
@@SparklesClock Hi, our experience with the tubes is that they will freeze up even with the neoprene sleeve, if you have them outside the sack all day. We've found that if you keep the bladder and tube inside the sack for the first part of the day then as the air temperature warms up a bit you can bring the tube outside by late morning and it tends to not freeze. Obviously this varies depending on the conditions but definitely worth keeping the tube until you start to get thirsty.
Hi Toni, Yes - it should fit no problem if it is in a reasonably slim folder/file. We checked a few weeks back with a Macbook laptop and that fits really well too. Hope that helps.
Is there any other diference between these two models except colour? I mean especially back system and shoulder straps measurements.. Thank you!
Hi, yes I think it's basically just the colours that differ. Can't 100% confirm that as we're currently out of stock of the Tempest!
Is there a hydration pack you can recommend? Do the usual Osprey packs fit in there? Thank you!
Hi there, in the junior version of this rucksack you are better off with the smaller hydration pack, 1.5 Litre.
Is it durable with wild kids and concrete? Throwing them on the ground at school and go play...
Hi, yes the pack is pretty durable, probably the mesh sections are the bits that will wear if it's used as a football! But I think it should stand up to some pretty rough treatment 🤣
Thx.
Would this be good for kids snow skiing? Is it waterproof? I might have to wrap the drinking tube in something to stop it freezing, but I can't find a kids version of anything like the Cambelbak Powderhound. These seems the closest thing?
Hi there, I probably wouldn't give my kids this rucksack for skiing. The main reason being that the waist belt is quite wide and I know my kids would find this annoying over the top of their ski jacket! But I'm thinking of downhill skiing and you might be thinking of cross-country, which would be less of a problem as they wouldn't be wearing such an insulated jacket. It's water resistant, not waterproof. I guess you've looked at the kids' Camelbak Mule?
@@LittleAdventureShop no, I'm thinking mostly downhill skiing. Something small and light enough to keep an extra layer in and some water. Thanks for pointing out the hip strap against their jacket,I thought it was a pro, but you might be right there about it annoying them. Maybe the camelbak kids on then. I'm mostly worried about the tube freezing. An insulated drink bottle is good, but I was wanting to try a hydration bag to make it eaiser for them.
@@SparklesClock Hi, our experience with the tubes is that they will freeze up even with the neoprene sleeve, if you have them outside the sack all day. We've found that if you keep the bladder and tube inside the sack for the first part of the day then as the air temperature warms up a bit you can bring the tube outside by late morning and it tends to not freeze. Obviously this varies depending on the conditions but definitely worth keeping the tube until you start to get thirsty.
@@LittleAdventureShop thank you! That was most helpful advice!
@@SparklesClock `no problem.
Will it fit A4 paper?
Hi Toni, Yes - it should fit no problem if it is in a reasonably slim folder/file. We checked a few weeks back with a Macbook laptop and that fits really well too. Hope that helps.