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Kelty Red Cloud Backpack - 5600-6650cu in
I need to carry near 100 lbs. in this pack. Will it handle it?...
By Lance
Ranked #393 - Backpacks
April 19, 2011
I need to carry near 100 lbs. in this pack. Will it handle it? Am I going to notice torn seams after a few expeditions? Is there a pack that's even sturdier than this? I just need something that will consistently handle 50 lbs. every single day, and 100 lbs. in a pinch.
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Polymath
Ranked #313 - Backpacks
May 24, 2011
The Gregory Denali Pro is the most widely sold expedition heavy hauler around. Check its customer ratings on a variety of sites; no other pack has ratings as high as this one. The Mystery Ranch Kodiak and NICE 7500 are also extremely rugged, but are heavy and very expensive.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By danny andres
Ranked #4 - Backpacks
April 19, 2011
Any pack carrying 100lb loads is going to fail at some point, given that Outward Bound is starting to use Kelty packs, so that should say something to the durability.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Phil Maher
Ranked #3 - Backpacks
April 19, 2011
This is right up there with heavy duty load handlers. Other alternatives would be the Gregory Denali, Arcteryx Bora 95 or the Osprey Argon 110. I know the Bora and the Argon really well. Both are brutally large, carry well with partial loads (100lbs vs 50lbs) and are two of the toughest made.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- polyester (420D)
- Support/Suspension:
- HDPE framesheet, LightBeam aluminum stay, Cloudlock II suspension
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Access:
- top
- Pockets:
- 1 front, 1 top, 2 side mesh, 1 hip, 2 side zip
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes
- Weight:
- [ small / medium ] 5 lb 12 oz; [ medium / large ] 6 lb 2 oz
- Volume:
- [ small / medium ] 5600 cu in; [ medium / large ] 6650 cu in
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, trekking, traveling
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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