(Updated Feb. 20, 2013) It may be a little early to start packing for the jamboree this summer, but I’ve got a sneak peek at what you’ll stuff all that gear into.
Take a look at the Osprey Transporter BSA, a sturdy, well-reviewed bag with detachable backpack straps and a classy 2013 National Scout Jamboree logo stitched on the side.
Every registered participant and staffer will get one of these as part of their jamboree registration fee, and it’s one bag that looks like it’ll hold up well beyond 10 days in rugged West Virginia this summer.
By the way, you’ll need to fit all your gear in this jamboree-provided duffel and your personal day pack. Fortunately, big items like your tent and cot are provided for you at your jamboree campsite.
The bag measures roughly 32 by 18 by 16 inches (length, width, and depth). The capacity is 115 liters (not the 95 I previously reported). There are three compartments: the main pocket, one at the top that also holds the backpack straps, and another on the flap of the main pocket.
Find full photos of the bag after the jump:
How much will it hold?
Watch the new video below.
Photos by W. Garth Dowling/BSA
Nice!
Go Jayhawks!
Unfortunately I can not attend the Jambo. Can these great looking bags be purchased separately?
Good question, Eric. I haven’t seen the final jamboree catalog yet, but I’ll post some answers once I know more!
Bryan, looking forward to seeing the full 2013 National Jamboree catalog when available to get the merchandise just like the 2010 event. The rucksack looks great and look forward to getting my hands on one.
I’m from Spain, I can buy this bag online or is only for the members of BSA?
The same Osprey Transporter duffel is available through many sports and luggage dealers without the BSA and Jambo logos. This link will show how big the bag is compared to a scout.
http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/gear_hauling_1/transporter_95?tab=features
Would love to have one. Will they be available after the jamboree?
Oh, never doubt the magic of eBay.
Are folks expected to get their sleeping bags into the bag as well as clothing for the whole time? We might have to add an ultra light sleeping bag to the gear list! :>)
Yes, you’ll want to get your sleeping bag in there, but these things are bigger than you think!
The video showed everything going in the bag except a sleeping bag. The official Guide Book says, “Everything you bring must fit inside your provided jamboree duffel bag and your personal day pack.” I am still trying to find out how literally we should take the guidebook.
The first item they put in is the sleeping bag. It looks like a very light weight summer bag.
Our Jambo troop just had a shakedown weekend and the scouts were required to use a duffel bag and bring the full gear list or representative equipment – my son is larger than most and he had room to spare in a duffel smaller than this one. and that was with winter weight bag and extra layers and heavy rain gear.
You don’t need a sleeping bag. You are camping in July, with a tent and cot provided. I light blanket should be sufficient.
I would argue that. I helped staff the shakedown at the Summitt and brought a micro-fleece zippered sleeping bag (OK it was a Walmart special) and was cold (same time of year as Jambo). Do bring a light sleeping bag . . . Not like AP Hill, you are at 2,500 ft. in WV . . . Just saying
wish i were going!
The previous post at http://www.summitblog.org/how-are-plans-for-the-opening-event-at-the-summit-going/ promised a 115 liter duffel and this is 95. That is a disappointment.
Steve, I may have these dimensions wrong. I’m confirming… stand by!
Good news — I measured wrong! Bigger is better, and these are definitely 115-liter bags. Thanks for pointing that out, Steve.
Thanks for the quick response. See you at the Summit. http://scoutingtogether.blogspot.com/2012/07/for-those-that-asked-to-see-our-100l.html
Can’t wait! I measured the bag myself, so I’m confident this is larger than the 95-liter Osprey Transporter bag, which means it must be the 115-liter one that Mr. McCarthy mentioned in his post. If I learn anything else, I’ll post here.
If you want to buy one, I believe this is the Transporter 95 (Alpine color): http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/product/gear_hauling/transporter_95
It retails for about $100. This is a pretty awesome bag
too bad that the other BSA high adventure camps don’t offer a great bag like this as part of the fee.
no wheels, It will be a challenge to carry this bag and a daypack from drop off to our sites
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You can see one being packed in this video to get an idea of how much gear it’ll hold. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx_qzIbyIUo&t=1m10s
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Jamboree Duffel bad Details
Out of curiosity… what kind of sleeping bag is recommended for Jambo
Both the Staff and Council Guides suggest a lightweight sleeping bag in a stuff sack with a 30 degree rating.
So when are they going to start shipping these to us?
Wow. In watching the videos, I’m not sure that my SCOUT is 115 Liters. It was a struggle for him to get his Bag and his Daypack at the Shakedown last summer.
PACK LIGHT, LIGHT, LIGHT inside this bag!
Watched the video, but where is the room for snacks and souvenirs?
That’s what your knapsack is for
Great video! Thank you!
I am on the medical staff. How can I carry this and a day pack and also have my medical gear-stethoscopes,etc, and reference books? Also, what about anything purchased at the trading post or obtained or made at the numerous displays and activities?
Jay,
I’d contact your volunteer staff leader. I’m sure that he or she can help you figure out your special circumstances.
Bryan
You might have to ship some of those to yourself at the Jamboree, then ship back home at the end.
As Bryan already said, contact your staff leader. The duffels are for PERSONAL GEAR. The Staff can arrange (within logic) other transportation methods (and/or exceptions to quantity/size of items to bring with you) based upon the needs of the Jambo.
I know the duffle bags will be sent to the Councils for the units. How will the Staff personnel get theirs.
I`m going looks good
Can these bags be locked? We heard there was a lot of theft at the Shakedown and want to avoid giving any temptations.
Yes, they can be locked. The zippers for the main compartment have holes meant for a luggage lock.
What kind of Scouts are going to the “shakedown”?
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Wow! This video from last year’s Summit Shakedown shows the equipment each troop will receive and brief instructions on set-up. Importantly, it also shows the duffel bag each Scout will receive, the personal equipment list and a packing demonstration – remember to pack lightly!
Will we get a neat video like this for Staff? (Or maybe missed it on the site?)
Here’s my 2 cents on this VERY COOL duffel/backpack, BUT my biggest concern as a parent of a scout who is attending is the safety factor. You can say whatever you want, and think whatever you want and let me qualify by saying this first. My father attended the 50th Jamboree (there were thieves there), my father and I attended the 75th Jamboree (there were thieves there), and my father was on staff for the 100th (and there were thieves there).
I don’t see the ability to lock up this. Not that my kid will have things of major value but where is the scouts security with this? Just wondering
I am with you on this and have asked this same question. Knowing that theft occurs, have we chosen a bag for our boys which can be secured? Please address this issue BSA!
There are always patches and other things that the souts will have. I am on staff and also concerned about security. A pocket knife and a few seconds will get you into any duffel bag.
Walmart has a lock boxAbout 8″x6″x2″ deep with a3 number combo lock and a cable to attach it to your cot or?? for about $15. It will hold a cell phone, billfold, and a small camera, with a little room to spare.
Check out the PacSafe 140, http://pacsafe.com/pacsafe-140l-backpack-protector. This provides a lockable steel mesh cover for a backpack/duffel bag. It’s the largest they make, and it would need to be tested with the Jamboree duffel to verify it fits properly over the bag.
Read this great blog and today found and bought this personal safe at OfficeMax for under $15:
http://www.helixusa.com/index.php?m=29&s=0&fn=1&pd=61019
Its going to the Jambo with me in my Osprey!
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Great post, Bryan! That certainly answers a few questions people in my unit had. Also, I discovered yet another video of Patrol Z doing awesome stuff!
Will these be cover by the Osprey “All Mighty Guarantee”?
Great info on jambo