Kelty Makes Great Packs!

By Mountain Man Dan Ranked #268 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in) November 6, 2009

Durable. Versatile. Affordable. These words come to mind when asked to describe the Coyote 4750 backpack by Kelty, but they, and others, could be summed up with one word above all: Value. One of the grizzled veteran packs of Kelty’s popular Trail series, the Coyote has been around long enough to establish itself as a solid and dependable long weekend or weeklong pack and comes at a great price on top of that. The feature of the Coyote that stands out most, in this tester’s opinion, is its adjustability and versatility in terms of size and space. There are numerous straps that allow smaller (weekend) loads to be cinched down tight, and awkward loads to be accommodated without making the wearer suffer, yet it expands right back out to a full-size weeklong pack in just a few tugs. That flexibility is what most makes this pack such a great value: it really can take the place of two or even perhaps three packs with its large range of effective sizes. Beyond its multitude of sizes, the pack is just solidly built and ready for action. The Cloudlock 2 suspension keeps the load snug against your body but still allows a breath of fresh air to reach those nasty sweaty spots on your back. The pocket placement is also very intuitive and handy. The Coyote is incredibly durable and is sure to last the user a long time: a friend has a Coyote from a few years back and lived out of it in South America for a couple months and it still looks like new despite numerous trips since! Finally, with a list price of $160 this pack has a great price attached to it. Don’t let the seemingly “cheap” price fool you though: this pack means business and will keep you happy for a long time…

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