backpacking: packs

I was wandering through costco and saw some high sierra tangent 45L packs on sale for 39.99usd.  Much cheaper than what they normally go for.

I grabbed a black and a blue one, one for the wife, one for the 12yro (she's already 5'7").  Has 2L hydration and pack cover included.  Quality seems decent enough.  I'm actually somewhat impressed with the fitting system on these.

The tangent didn't fit my 8yro, so off to craigslist I went.  Scored a good condition deuter fox 30 pack.  Very nice pack, just fits her with everything adjusted as small as possible.  It uses the same adjustment system as the high sierra packs.

I'm still on the hunt for a pack for my 5yro.  Tried an REI tarn 18L but that won't even hold a sleeping bag.  I'd like for him to carry his bag, a pad and a few personal items.