Gear is all bought and paid for!
Ended up going with:
Kifaru duplex lite frame with a reckoning bag. Included was 3 large pouches and a guide lid. Wasn’t cheap but still much cheaper then buying new! And oh boy does it fit well! The frame fits like a glove and is super comfortable. The belt is perfect size along with the tall torso size. The way the bag can be cinched into a daypack but also expanded into a 7 day trip pack is pretty awesome.
And for the boots
I went with the Lowa tibets gtx in a size 12
Perfect fit and super comfortable to wear as well. There’s some room in the toe for a bit of growth as I’m sure will happen. The locking cam in the laces helps to hold my foot in place correctly with little movement. I’m excited to say the least.
I’m going to be going on a few backpacking trips before this summer with Dad.
Thanks to everyone who gave feedback. Both the boots and pack were a result of this thread. The boots were brought to my attention from a few members and a member reached out via pm and offered to sell me his pack for a good price.
Thanks again
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