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Osprey Ace 48

Hiking & Camping > Backpacks

REI

Not just a scaled-down adult pack, the Ace 48 pack from Osprey was designed to fit children's dimensions and proportions—and it grows with them!

  • Fits a variety of backs, thanks to its generous torso-length adjustment: just rip it, adjust it and stick it
  • Pack is sized to fit kids from approximately 12 to 16 years old
  • To ensure a healthy and comfortable carry, loaded pack should not be more than 15 to 20 percent of child's body weight
  • AirScape backpanel features three sections of ridged foam and a central air chimney for increased ventilation
  • Running down the sidewall, peripheral rods anchor to load-lifter straps and hipbelt, actively transferring load and resisting sag
  • Top-loading design gives you easy access to the pack's contents; two zippered pockets in removable/extendable lid let you stash maps and small items
  • Retractable sleeping bag compartment has straps to pull it in from the inside allowing the negative space on the outside for a sleeping bag or pad
  • ErgoPull hipbelt closure provides extra cinching leverage—drawing tension along top and bottom, not through the center—relieving hipbone pressure
  • Zippered pockets on hipbelt let you stash small essentials such as a digital camera, snacks, lipbalm and sunblock
  • Front stretch pocket is ideal for stowing jacket, hat and other often-used essentials
  • Large stretch-woven side pockets hold your water bottles and organize other small gear items
  • Hydration-compatible design features reservoir sleeve and a drink tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately)
  • Bottom of pack features a small zippered compartment to hold built-in raincover, which is tethered for security
  • Backpacker April ’09 declares that the Osprey Ace 48 “represents a sea change in comfort, features and durability among youth backpacks.”

Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)

The Osprey Ace 48 combines ergonomically correct fit, innovative adjustability, adult technical features, and great looks with Osprey design, quality, and durability. Ideal for Scouts, and aspiring long distance backpackers and mountaineers.

Features:

  • 6061 T6 aluminum peripheral frame with easy-adjust torso length
  • Adjusts to fit torsos 14 to 20 in.; hips 25 to 29 in.; approximate age range 12 to 16 yrs.
  • Attached rain cover with its own storage pocket
  • Attached zip top pocket with key clip and water resistant ID sleeve; zip pocket under lid and "ten essential for your trip" list
  • Bottom zip access with internal lashing straps and external straps for a sleeping pad
  • Daisy chains with a reflective bungee attachment; axe loop
  • Internal hydration sleeve with left or right tube port
  • Perforated stretchable EVA shoulder harness with mesh outer cover for flexible movement
  • Reflective stretch woven front pocket for a hat, gloves, and rain gear and a front vertical zip pocket
  • Reflective tabs on shoulder harness straps; stretch pocket on left strap
  • Rigid foam framesheet keeps contents supported and backs protected
  • Side compression straps and an adjustable sternum strap keeps the load stable
  • Size adjustable, spacer-mesh covered foam hipbelt with integrated zip pockets
  • Stretch woven side pockets keep water bottles handy
  • Top loading access with spindrift collar; "leave no trace" principles printed on sprindrift collar
  • Ventilated, molded AirScape foam backpanel promotes air circulation

Rocky Mountain Trail

Teenagers will appreciate the adult features combined with innovative adjustability in the Ace 48. This is a great pack for Scouting, and aspiring long distance backpackers and mountaineers.

Features:

  • 6061 T6 aluminum peripheral frame
  • Bottom zip access with internal lashing straps and external straps for a sleeping pad
  • Daisy chains with a reflective bungee attachment and ice axe loop
  • Easy-adjust torso lengthto grow with your child
  • Integrated rain cover with its own storage pocket
  • Internal hydration sleeve with left or right tube port
  • Perforated stretchable EVA shoulder harness with mesh outer cover for flexible movement
  • Reflective stretch woven front pocket for a hat, gloves, and rain gear and a front vertical zip pocket
  • Reflective tabs on shoulder harness straps; stretch MP3 player pocket on left shoulder strap
  • Removable top pocket with zippered pocket, key clip, and water resistant ID sleeve - "ten essential for your trip" list printed under lid
  • Rigid foam framesheet keeps contents supported and protects the back
  • Side compression straps and an adjustable sternum strap keeps the load stable
  • Size adjustable, spacer-mesh covered foam hipbelt with integrated zip pockets
  • Stretch woven side pockets
  • Top loading access with spindrift collar; "Leave No Trace" principles printed on sprindrift collar
  • Ventilated, molded AirScape foam backpanel promotes air circulation

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Ace 48 Backpack by Osprey is designed for kid's ages 12-16 for those awesome family trips or boyscout troop adventures.  Constructed with Osprey's Airscape Suspension you get dual aluminum rods down the back of the pack stabilizing the laod and transferring weight close to the body.  A ridged foam backpanel has grip mesh covering that provides superior breathability and super comfy pack to body contact.
This is a great pack for those kid's that want to start learning about mountaineering or backpacking for longer than an overnight. Super comfortable, adjustable for a better fit and excellent suspension to keep weight transfer more efficient.
Check out theKid's Fit Guide

Features:

  • Airscape suspension
  • Dual side hydration exit ports from internal hydration sleeve
  • Hipbelt Adjustment - The Sprint Series features a pass-through hipbelt with a unique adjustment feature that allows up to 4" / 10cm of adjustability.
  • Hipbelt Pocket - provides quick access to essentials
  • Integral Raincover
  • Sleeping pad straps
  • Stretch woven front and side pockets
  • Torso Adjustment - Sprint Series packs allow five to six inches/12.5 - 15 cm of torso adjustability.
  • Vertical zip access provides easy access to pack contents
  • Zippered sleeping bag access allows internal carry of your sleeping bag but also retracts for external carry of bedroll style sleeping bags

SummitHut.com

Teenagers will appreciate the adult features combined with innovative adjustability in the Ace 48 from Osprey. This is a great pack for Scouting, and aspiring long distance backpackers and mountaineers.

Features:

  • AirScape Suspension is supportive and highly breathable for comfort
  • Dual daisy chains
  • Ice ax loop with bungee tool tie-offs
  • Integral raincover
  • Large vertical zip front panel pocket
  • Reflective logo imprinting
  • Removable top pocket with ID holder and key clip
  • Sewn-in sleeping pad straps
  • Sprint Harness is adjustable for a perfect fit, and includes a rescue whistle on the sternum strap, as well as an energy gel pocket
  • Sprint Hipbelt is a pass through design made of spacer mesh, with 4 inches of adjustability
  • Stretch woven front and side pockets
  • Top and bottom side compression straps
  • Top loaders with drawstring closure
  • Under lid zippered pocket
  • Zippered fabric hipbelt pockets
  • Zippered sleeping bag compartment

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear

Day hiking > Overnight to extended trips
Teenagers will appreciate the adult features combined with innovative adjustability in the Ace 48. This is a great pack for Scouting, and aspiring long distance backpackers and mountaineers.
* Approximate age range 12 - 16 years old
* Torso length - 14 - 20" / 35.5 - 50.5cm
Size: One Size
cubic inches: 2900
liter: 48
lbs/oz: 4/2
kg. 1.86


Moosejaw

No description provided.

Access / Loading:Top
Adjustable torso:Yes
AirScape Suspension features:*
Approx Age Range:12-16 years
Approximate Age Range:12-16 Years
Approximate volume:2,900 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric:48 liters
Average weight:3 lbs. 12 oz.
Average weight - metric:1.70 kilograms
Backpack style:Lightweight backpack
Bottom Access:Yes
Capacity:2900 in3 (48 liters)
Cargo Capacity:2900 cu. in.
Cell Phone Pocket/Sleeve:No
Fit:Kids'
Fits torso:14 - 19 inches
Fits waist/hips:25 - 29 inches
Frame Sheet:Yes
Frame material:Rigid foam framesheet/aluminum
Frame type:Internal
Front Access:No
Hip Belt Range:25-29"
Hipbelt Length:25-29"/62.5-72.5 cm
Hydration Compatible:Yes
Key Fabrics:600D Polyester, 420D Pack Cloth
Load-lifter Straps:Yes
Material:Polyester/nylon
Number of pockets:6 + main compartment
Number of stays:0
Organizer Panel:No
Other Electronics Pocket(S):0
Pack Fabric (Primary):420D nylon pack cloth
Padded Laptop Compartment:No
Primary Use:Backpacking
Shipping Surcharge:Yes
Sleeping bag compartment:Yes
Spindriftcollar:Yes
Sternum Strap:Yes
Sunglasses Pocket, Lined:No
Top Access:Yes
Torso Length:14-20" /35.5-50.5cm
Trip Length:Weekend
Volume:48 L / 2900 cu. in.
Waist Belt:Yes
Weight:2 lb. 14 oz.

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ColorSize
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Blue Yonder
Blue Yonder
 148.95149.00
Blueyond
Blueyond
 149.00149.00
Cherry
Cherry
 149.00149.00149.00
Sorry148.90 

Legend

  •     - REI
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
  •     - Rocky Mountain Trail
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - SummitHut.com

Notes:

Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear offers this product at $133.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

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