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Kelty Red Cloud Backpack - 5000-6650cu in
will this pack be good for me i am going on the A.T. through...
By brian
Ranked #621 - Backpacks
October 19, 2009
will this pack be good for me i am going on the A.T. through hiking. i like the reveuies and the price, but they seem too good to be true....?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By SC
Ranked #546 - Backpacks
January 19, 2010
It's an awesome pack to have...it was the first one I ever bought and still use it regularely. However, if you want to hike through, you may want to consider a smaller pack. You probably won't be carrying a tent for most of the time, will have regular food and water pickups, and will be traveling light. No need to carry a 6lb pack if a lighter one would work
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Jim
Ranked #563 - Backpacks
December 28, 2009
I bought this pack a few years ago and love the way it rides. I used it in Philmont two years ago and plan on using in 2011 when I do the AT. It can be over packed so watch your weight and gearlist. Have a great hike. Jim
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Greg Goodson
October 20, 2009
My personal idea for this pack and the AT is this... you can easily thru-hike the AT with a pack half the size and half the weight. The beauty of the AT is that you have road crossings quite often, which means many different places for re-supplies: grocery stores, post offices, smaller outfitters. You don't need to carry a pack that is this large. Yeah, it's cheap and large, but you'll be wishing you got another pack before you even make it out of Georgia. My suggestion: one of the more popular packs on the AT would be the Granite Gear Vapor Trail - rides like a king, extremely comfortable, easy to set up and use, and easily large enough for your AT needs: http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Granite-Gear-Vapor-Trail-Backpack-3300-3900cu-in/GRG0014M.html Best of luck!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Mike Milfer
Ranked #125 - Backpacks
October 20, 2009
This pack is very good for any backpacking trip. Plenty of room for all your essentials, comfortable & the price is right. I really like detaching my lid for day hiking. Go for it dude & have a great A.T. trip.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 600D Polyester
- Volume:
- [5000] 5000cu in (82L); [5600] 5600cu in (92L); [6650] 6650cu in (109L)
- Suspension:
- 2 I-Beam stays, frame sheet
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Range:
- [5000] 13-19in (33-48cm); [5600] 16-22in (41-56cm); [6650] 16-22in (41-56cm)
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 2 side, 1 lid, 1 front; [Internal] 1 hydration
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [5000] 5lb 6oz (2.4g); [5600] 5lb 10oz (2.5kg); [6650] 6lb (2.7kg)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, trekking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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