KIDS EXPLORER 15

The reflective strips on the front are a nice touch for twilight hikes, and my daughter didn’t complain once about the strap digging in. The sternum clip keeps everything snug without riding up, so she actually wore it the whole two-mile loop.

My son wears this pack on every hike we take, and the sternum strap keeps it from sliding around on his shoulders. The reflective details give me peace of mind when he walks a bit ahead on the trail.

The SOFTNECK harness really surprises me—it’s so plush that my daughter forgot she was carrying anything on our last trail walk. The reflective bits are a lifesaver when we cut it close to dusk.