Gear Review
Kelty Redwing 50 Backpack - 3100cu in
Reliable as the sun
By Nathan Webster
Ranked #328 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
February 27, 2009
For all of it's flaws, I still love this pack for the simple reason that it is tough as nails. I bought one as my first backpacking pack and it saw many miles. It has a lot of organization to it with several pockets, nice compression straps, and gear loops sewn on the bottom (at least my generation did). Plus I LOVE the Schaefer cinch on the waist belt. Unfortunately the biggest problem with this pack is the waist belt. There is just not enough padding on it to carry weight comfortably. I moved to a Gregory as my multi-day pack, but still use this all the time for air travel, trail work, car camping, 4x4 trips, etc, etc... If I had to define the redwing, I'd call it a work/utility pack with a little bit of trail blood mixed in. Hats off to Kelty for workhorse of a pack with top notch quality for a very reasonable price.
View Details: Kelty Redwing 50 Backpack - 3100cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D polyester
- Volume:
- (small/medium) 2650 cu in, (medium/large) 3100 cu in
- Support/Suspension:
- single lightbeam aluminum stay, HDPE Framesheet
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, removable
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Access Types:
- top, front panel
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 front, 2 side, 2 water bottle
- Snowboard Carry:
- no
- Ski Carry:
- no
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 1
- Weight:
- (small/medium) 3 lb 5 oz, (medium/large) 3 lb 9 oz
- Recommended Use:
- hiking, travel, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.