Scout 3400 Backpack

This camping backpack is super useful and it helps me carry all my stuff and the distribution of space makes it lighter

Purchased the scout, I'm a smaller frame guy, and the Scout 3400 is awesome, it's adjustable for a shorter torso. For the money, excellent purchase!!

This backpack can handle it all, seriously!!

My first backpacking backpack, was the Scout 3400. I purchased it for my job with the Forest Service as a Trails and Wilderness technician. (Basically I hiked everyday, building new trail, repairing old trail, and cutting down hazard trees.)

My first Scout 3400 lasted 3 years of trail work, and went thousands of miles. Daily, it carried roughly 25-40 lbs of gear and safety equipment. On overnight trail working trips, it would handle upwards of 50 or more lbs with ease. It got scrapped up on trees, the chainsaw would snag on it while being carried, and it handled every season and weather imaginable. By the end, it looked pretty ragged, but it still worked like a charm.

Ironically, my last day with the Forest service was the day that one of the straps finally snapped. This pack truly handled it all during those three years. It went to countless peaks, and seen lots of land. I just got my second 3400 pack, and am stoked on the adventures I'm gonna take it on.

I've had this pack for a few years. Very happy with how much wear and tear it can withstand. It has been through a weekend of constant rain & the rain cover was great! Love the easy access zippers on the top and bottom for items you need to grab quickly. I have a smaller frame and the customization makes this pack comfortable and easy to use. Definitely recommend.

This has been by far my favorite pack to date. I've taken it on many hikes from Texas to Montana, and it has held up in all weather conditions. It is comfortable and very user friendly to adjust. Not to mention the space and well thought out design of every compartment. I will definitely expand my gear with Teton for any future needs I may have.

Ordered through Amazon a couple of months ago and have lived out of it ever since. This thing has been essential for doing different trail projects this summer and was an excellent replacement for my old Dakine Poacher. Easily packs 50lbs while staying stable.

Having done both a lot of playing with it simply hauling my 5 day kit, and a lot of work with trail tools, trash, and debris tied to it, I'd say it can handle most of what you need to do. There have been absolutely no issues with this product.

The water bottle pockets are nearly impossible to access with the backpack on. You can with a lot of effort get a bottle out of the pocket and put it back in the pocket but it is a real chore.

I am writing this review and only focusing on Teton's customer service AT THIS TIME. I emailed the zendesk asking if this pack had an internal frame and explained that I was considering getting one for myself and my daughter. I got a reply from Alexandra who seems very polite, professional and most of all, helpful! She informed me that this packs design was with the Scouts in mind and my daughter would probably benefit from this pack as opposed to another I was also considering.

So, with all that said, I cannot give a review on the pack as I have not purchased one yet. I will update this after I receive it and we use it a time or two. As far as the customer service goes, I give it 5 ??'s!

This backpack is ESSENTIAL for young scouts or beginner backpackers. There is so much room and it's really adjustable (shoulders, waist, torso, etc.). There is a pouch in the main compartment for a hydration bladder and there's a sleeping bag compartment. The pocket on the front of the pack and the bungee cord come in really hand for jackets, snacks, or quick access items. My best friend's son is absolutely in LOVE with his pack and was the envy of his scout camp.

Teton Sports Customer Service has made my "Top 5" list at No.1!!! I had taken a trip through Europe for only a few weeks and came back with a side net pocket torn, I contacted our Teton Customer Service via email asking how I can proceed for repairs and presented pictures upon request. They had sent me a new Pack?!! I contacted support asking how & where to ship back my first pack... I never heard back from support ~ THAT is what I call Customer Service!!!