Gear Review
Kelty Redwing 50 Backpack - 3100cu in
Excellent Pack
By will flag
Ranked #462 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
March 4, 2010
I have used my Redwing (the last version) on several backpacking trips including the Grand Canyon and the Superstition Wilderness and I love it! It is so comfortable, I hardly notice I'm even wearing a pack. The straps are perfect. However, you do have to load it correctly or you can get some pull on your shoulders.
I have the larger one and it is huge! I easily fit all of my gear into it, including a sleeping pad, stove and pot, sleeping bag, clothes, food, water pump, jacket, 4 liters of water, and all the little essentials.
It also fits perfectly into the overhead compartment on any plane (and I've taken it on some pretty dinky ones).
I use this pack constantly on my motorcycle (grocery shopping etc..) and haven't noticed any wear or deterioration after almost a year.
I will say though, it isn't very adjustable; if I were any shorter (I'm 5'10'') the 3100 would've been too long for my torso.
Overall, I definitely recommend!
View Details: Kelty Redwing 50 Backpack - 3100cu in
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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
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