Kelty 50th Anniversary Backpack External Frame Backpacks
Kelty 50th Anniversary Backpack External Frame Backpacks
USER REVIEWS
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[Mar 28, 2011]
Edwin Jutkiewicz
Backpacker
best backpack i ever purchased,carry's enough for four weeks on the trail.including food |
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[Mar 20, 2005]
mikeaustin
Backpacker
I have been backpacking for 19 years, and this was my first external frame pack. I took it last year on a 5 month solo expedition to Central America. It performed superbly. I was comfortable whether hiking in the jungle or up some mountains in Honduras. The mesh pouch on the outside is useless though! Customer Service Superb. One of my stabilizers fell off after I fell down a steep hill in Guatemala. I called Kelty and it UPSd two replacements in 3 days! Similar Products Used: Gregory Denali Pro, Mountainsmith |
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[Nov 12, 2004]
ander420
Day Hiker
I have only used this once, but was very impressed. The pack can hold a lot. I took it on a three day trek through the Whites and removed the two side pockets as I just didnt need them. The sleeping bag pocket is nice. I carried a 40 pound load during the trip and it felt like I was carrying my daypack. It is stable as can be as well - no clanking or shifting like my old external. The only minor gripe I had was the shoulder strap. They tended to chafe a bit no matter how much I adjusted them. The material on them is a bit tough and I dont think it can be avoided if you are just wearing a thin t-shirt. It didnt chafe so much as to cause problems - but I just knew it was there at times. All in all an amazing pack. Customer Service havent needed to use them for this pack - but Hilton's is amazing when it comes to this stuff. Similar Products Used: EMS External Frame EMS Ascent Kelty Red Cloud Rei Trekker |
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[Mar 15, 2004]
wolfie1599
Backpacker
Outstanding pack. Carried 60+ pounds up an 8K peak in Nevada and it felt like 45. Well engineered, modifiable -- a U-haul for your back but with a very light-weight base weight. Customer Service REI -- as always, outstanding Similar Products Used: Blackhawk, Gregory |
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[Jun 20, 2003]
Mark
Backpacker
Great pack! Handles a big load, but also able to remove the back and side pockets for smaller, lighter loads. Very comfortable. Owned it for about six months. No problems. Customer Service No need to contact customer service yet. Similar Products Used: Various internal frame Gregory and Mountainsmith packs. |