Lion King Jr Musical : Pumbaa BackPack Hack

This page covers how I built the Pumbaa backpack harness for our Lion King Jr. school production — a wearable EVA foam prop that sits on the actor's back and reads as a full Pumbaa body from the audience. Lightweight, durable, and buildable on a school costume budget.

Instructions for turning a backpack into a kid-friendly Pumbaa backpack costume, including steps to grab a backpack, remove the front pocket, secure a Pumbaa head, and tie straps for stability.
Instructions for turning a backpack into a kid-friendly Pumbaa backpack costume, including steps to grab a backpack, remove the front pocket, secure a Pumbaa head, and tie straps for stability.
A Pumbaa Lion King JR costume harness system with a red, animal face mask and a simple backpack design on a mannequin.

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