Gear Review
Kelty Red Cloud Backpack - 5000-6650cu in
Red Cloud
By Damon Hooton
Ranked #307 - Backpacks
January 27, 2009
I have the 5600, and I love it. The only flaw I've found in this pack is that the zipper of the sleeping bag compartment tends to get stuck. Anyone with a passion for the ultralight should diregard this pack, as it weighs nearly 6 pounds empty. But if that doesn't concern you, this pack is great. There's enough room to smuggle a small family across the border and the dual openings for hydrations tubes allow easy access whether you're right or left-handed. Multiple outer pockets allow for easy organization, so you'll never forget where you put that flashlight as you're trying to set up camp in the dark.
I'm not in the best shape of my life, but I still carried this pack loaded with 30 pounds up steep hills and hardly noticed it was there.
View Details: Kelty Red Cloud Backpack - 5000-6650cu in
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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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