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Kelty Beam 82 Backpack - 5000 cu in - 2008 BCS
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Fit everything you need for two weeks in the backcountry inside your Kelty Beam 82 Backpack. The Kelty Beam features a breathable back panel, hip-belt, and shoulder straps so you don't get a soaked back as you hike along a desert wash or up mountain slopes. Load lifter straps, compression straps, and belt stabilizers help steady your 60-pound load, and plenty of pockets help you stay organized. A sleeping bag compartment lets you get to your bag without having to unload the rest of your gear, and a hydration sleeve holds your water bladder (not included) so you stay hydrated during your journey.
Bottom Line: Load your gear into the Kelty Beam, and traverse mountains, forests, and canyons for days on end.
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Do I need a pack this large for a week long hike once a year
Do I need a pack this large for a week long hike once a year & several weekenders?
By: Don S
March 8, 2009
Overall Descent Pack
By:
climbwithoutadbt
July 19, 2009
This is an extremely comfortable pack with many ways to adjust it so that it fits perfectly on your body. I don't get the achy shoulders, achy back and/or achy hips. In addition it has good airflow so your back can breath and is not sweaty.
I have used this pack in 15 degree weather mountaineering/snowshoeing this past winter as well as 95 degree weather hiking this summer. However, the only con about this pack would the big open hole at the bottom of the pack where the external frame bulges to let air come up in order to cool your back. The problem occurs when glissading with this pack and you end up with 10-15lbs of snow/ice shoved up into the hole/mesh against your back. Then after your glissade you have to stick the ice axe spike into the hole, swirl it around in order to dig out all the snow and ice out otherwise you're carrying 10-15lbs of snow/ice.
Write your question here...Is this pack waterproof? If it rains
Write your question here...Is this pack waterproof? If it rains hard is my stuff going to be soaked? If I get this pack am I going to need a rain cover or will it suffice as is?
By: joe smoe
March 3, 2009
Write your answer here...Very few packs are 100% waterproof. Look at some the arcteryx packs, which are both waterproof and expensive. The north face primero series packs are also treated to be water tolerant
By: nonny
April 7, 2009
Change me.
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Expedition Packs (5000+ cu in)Overall Descent Pack
This is an extremely comfortable pack with many ways to adjust it so that it fits perfectly on your body. I don't get the achy shoulders, achy back more...
- Material:
- 210D Nylon diamond ripstop & 150D poly stretch laminate
- Volume:
- 5000cu in (82L)
- Suspension:
- AeroBeam (breathable, padded back panel, hip-belt, shoulder straps)
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes, 16-21in (41-53cm)
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Front, 2 water bottle, 2 side, 2 hip-belt
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- 5lb 9oz (2500g)
- Recommended Use:
- Long backpacking trips, expeditions
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime