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How to fit a backpack

Watch as Eagle Scout Jon Almquist, who works for national outdoors retailer REI, shows you how to fit a backpack in this exclusive BL video.

Learn more about picking the perfect backpack in the May 2009 issue of Boys’ Life magazine.

Comments about “How to fit a backpack”

  1. rmj4evr says:
    June 29, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    What kind of backpack did you demonstate in your video?

  2. baseballbatter says:
    June 24, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    Very helpful.

  3. troop69-tenderfoot says:
    June 2, 2009 at 8:14 am

    This video is awesome. I need a backpack!!!!!

  4. skyrock51 says:
    April 30, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    i found the perfect backpack thanks

  5. qwerty says:
    April 22, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    this is a problem I had going on a hike I wish I had seen this video earlier.

  6. Scout for Life says:
    April 14, 2009 at 7:32 pm

    Great tips thanks Mr. Almquist!

    First Post Gear Guy rules

  7. rabbit dude says:
    April 14, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    Great!

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