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Kelty Red Cloud Backpack - 5000-6650cu in
I haven't done much backpacking. I'm more of a climber...
By wjrenf2
Ranked #690 - Backpacks
May 26, 2010
I haven't done much backpacking. I'm more of a climber and I don't really know much about these large packs. I was wondering if I would be able to fit all my trad gear(shoes, doubles of cams, nuts, hexes, etc.), a 60 m rope, a fairly small 2 man tent, a rather large sleeping bag, food, and other essentials (like extra clothing layers) I am probably forgetting about right now into this pack and not rip it. Would this be the right pack for me?
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By jdp5q1235742
Ranked #320 - Backpacks
December 9, 2010
Depends on how long your expedition is and how much cold weather gear you need. I assume you'll also have to take a stove, but if you're going for two weeks or more, I'm not sure you'll be able to fit all of your food and fuel in here along with everything else. If you're travelling with a friend and you can split up group gear, then yes, it would work. And for your "rather large sleeping bag," invest in a lighter one and smash it down in a compression sack.
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By Shane O'Donnell
Ranked #105 - Backpacks
May 27, 2010
Yeah dude for sure. A 60m rope, small tent, and sleeping bag probably will eat most of you internal room in this, the rest going to food and clothing. The brain of the pack should hold the rest of your essentials. Then that bigger front pocket should swallow shoes, chalk, trad rack. The smallest size is 82L, and since a general daypack is about 35L, and holds all your climbing gear, imagine the extra room. Try this, throw all the non-climbing gear in your standard daypack, if it all fits, then take that size of pack and double it, and you got what size you need for what you described.
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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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