Kelty Coyote Backpack - 4750cu in - 2009 BCS

If you're looking for a mid-level backpack that will store whatever it is you think you need to bring on a trip, this is the pack for you. Once you get the hang of the strap system, it is a very customizable, comfortable pack also. I've used this with a good 30 pounds in it, and I'd have to say the only back pain i had was on the next day from sleeping the wrong way in a lean-to. A great buy if you are just getting into backpacking, as I am. It has a fairly large capacity, and is adaptable to almost any body size and shape.

Don't let the price of this pack fool you, it is top notch. It has an amazingly large torso range which is a great feature for folks with long torsos. It is highly adjustable all the way around, and is really easy to dial in a custom fit. The detachable lid is great for romps around base camp and it has plenty of storage capacity.

Durable. Versatile. Affordable. These words come to mind when asked to describe the Coyote 4750 backpack by Kelty, but they, and others, could be summed up with one word above all: Value. One of the grizzled veteran packs of Kelty’s popular Trail series, the Coyote has been around long enough to establish itself as a solid and dependable long weekend or weeklong pack and comes at a great price on top of that. The feature of the Coyote that stands out most, in this tester’s opinion, is its adjustability and versatility in terms of size and space. There are numerous straps that allow smaller (weekend) loads to be cinched down tight, and awkward loads to be accommodated without making the wearer suffer, yet it expands right back out to a full-size weeklong pack in just a few tugs. That flexibility is what most makes this pack such a great value: it really can take the place of two or even perhaps three packs with its large range of effective sizes. Beyond its multitude of sizes, the pack is just solidly built and ready for action. The Cloudlock 2 suspension keeps the load snug against your body but still allows a breath of fresh air to reach those nasty sweaty spots on your back. The pocket placement is also very intuitive and handy. The Coyote is incredibly durable and is sure to last the user a long time: a friend has a Coyote from a few years back and lived out of it in South America for a couple months and it still looks like new despite numerous trips since! Finally, with a list price of $160 this pack has a great price attached to it. Don’t let the seemingly “cheap” price fool you though: this pack means business and will keep you happy for a long time…

This back rides nice when you get it loaded down. I thought the hip belt was pretty nice and did it's job well. I'am 6'1" and like the easy adjustibility of this back so you can adjust to the right fit for you. As for packing this thing with stuff I really liked the outside entry from the rear of the pack and made it easier to get at stuff that's not at the top. It does pack a good load. I was able to fit a 3 person tent change of clothes, bear vault, sleeping bag and other miscillaneous camping stuff in the outside pockets. My wife had all the cooking gear and what ever else we had. There was good outside strapping if you had straps. I was very pleased with this pack and would recommend to anyone looking for a good multi purpose pack at pretty good and reasonable price.

I bought two of these for my 10-year-olds last summer for a 200 miles hike. It is difficult to find any serious gear for smaller children, but at least in the backpack department we found what we needed (unlike shoes - nobody makes a real mountaineering boot for size 2...). The packs set for the smallest back size fit them just right, plus were large enough to carry their part of the gear with room to spare. We had absolutely no failures and the packs proved to be pretty resistant to water. Unlike my fancy Gregory pack, these kept the down bags dry in a 6 hour hailstorm. Once my daughter even slipped during a river crossing and the entire pack dipped into the river - nothing got wet during that brief submerge.

It took bending of the frame rails to make the packs fit well but since the packs are designed for this type of adjustment this is not a negative point - other packs won't let you get to the frame that easily.

We'll use these packs again this summer for a month long backcountry adventure

This is my first internal frame pack, and I certainly love it for the comfort. It feels like a dream. I could tell when I tried it on at the store that it belonged on my back. The lumbar pack is very comfortable. Zippers and material are high quality. Buckles seem a little chinsy, but have held up fine so far. As others have said, the suspension is great.

BUT, the water bottle pockets are ABSURD. They are super tiny, anything smaller than a deck of cards is guaranteed to fall out of them. (very slight exaggeration) I am going to modify them so they work, but it is definitely a design flaw. Didn't anyone else notice this?

In general, love it. big enough for week long trips. I do wish it had better straps to tie stuff on the outside. Once again though, thats an easy mod to make.

Pros: Price! This thing holds a ton of gear for its size and the front access panel is a brilliant addition. Hydration access is great. I've had mine for about 6 years and only upgraded recently to the MH BMG because I needed a huge alpine bag for an extended trip requiring tons of group medical gear. Simple to adjust size.

Cons: Waterbottle pockets barely fit a nalgene, hipbelt is not super comfortable with >40 pounds in it, front organizing pocket isn't super useful, not a ton of lashing options.

Overall: 4 stars because it's a great value pack for people looking to get into backpacking, but lacking some of the creature comforts that I'd like.

I have had my Coyote for over a year now and I love it. It is very simple to use, it can also be hooked up with a camel back type device. I was surprised when I first put it on at how comfortable it was. The pad on the back really helps. It is also well balanced. It doesn't feel top heavy like some other packs. There are also straps on it, you'll notice them going around the pack in the picture up top. These can be used to squeeze the pack to its smallest possible size. This really helps when you are trying to fit it into a tent. The only downside I can think of is that the mesh on the side pockets is a little gimpy. I put a slightly heavy pocket knife/hammer tool in their and it wore through the mesh while I was hiking. That was mostly due to stupidity on my part, I should have known better than putting something heavy like that in the mesh pocket. Overall it is a great pack and I would recommend it to anyone.

I have used this pack for over 6 years,,,it is in perfect condition, i used it at least 2 times a month, i strongly recomend it,,,,,,