Well I dont know were to start first of all what a reliable pack. I love this thing. It holds strong while other peoples straps break. holds a ton of stuff neatly. Hydration unit keeps you walking. All in all I am going to buy all my packs from Kelty thank you kelty

Bought this pack couple years ago to use as a day pack. Took it everywhere - from Europe to Alaska. Looks good enough for cities and carries everything you need for a day hike with the family. In most cases I carry all the food/water/jackets/cameras, etc. It has enough pockets to keep little things organized. The main thing – it’s right size for me and it fits well. May be too big for day use for some but it compresses well with 4 straps and I like having extra space.

Customer Service

Did not need any.

The Redwing that is pictured is not the current model. I am reviewing the old one. Many people have touched on some of the weaknesses of this pack, and most reviewers seem happy with it. I also like it. I bought mine 7 years ago and it has served flawlessly since. The reasons that some people think that it is not really a good multi-day pack are quite simple: The shoulder straps are sewn directly to the top of the pack so no back length adjustment is possible. It fits or it doesn't. 2. As the straps connect to the top of the pack, there are no load lifters to bring the load closer to your body. Mine fits, so I really like it. If the back length is a little off, keep on looking for another pack. If you fit it, then go for it. For those of you who are always using load lifters, their absence is well compensated for with the four compression straps on the sides. For the price, you really can't go wrong.

Customer Service

Never needed them.

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I just got this pack, but i already love it. The padding is very generous, and the frame sits well on my back. I use it for school and for day hikes and long biking trips. It works great and it is big enough to fit a kitchen sink. Kelty makes great stuff and anything you buy from them will last you forever.one last thing, This pack can fit a lot more than the specified size, because of the many external attachment points.

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I have the 2,900 in3 model. This pack is very comfortable with well padded shoulder pads. The wast belt is excellent. I carry about 20 pounds in the pack on a long day hike. Lots of pockets for your keys, first aid supplies, wallet, water bottles, etc. It has two side pockets, two front pockets and a large back pocket. I have a 1.5 liter pouch water container in the hydration slot in the large pocket.

Price online varies from $65 to $110 so spend sometime looking for a deal.

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Very good pack. Ive had mine with me evrywhere,from europe to washington d.c., and its held up to all the abuse I could give it. problems: one of the clips on the back broke (only after
holding about 10 lbs of extra gear), some of the stiching on the straps came loose, the sternum strap is frayed on the surface from extreme wear + tear.
most of these defects seem cosmetic; I've had this pack for two years and daily abuse has caused these little things. on a side note, I've had 30+ lbs of books, papers, and musical insturment in/on this pack, and i didn't
notice any weight problems (it felt heavy, but not really bad to carry)

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I can fit two nalgenes (one on each side). Climbing rope, trad rack, shoes, harness, food, rain gear + wallet, keys, headlamp and chalk. All the essentials for climbing the crags and room to spare!!!

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Excellent, will replace just about anything no matter how bad the abuse.

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I bought this pack for my Long's Peak hike this summer. I have to agree with most reviews saying this pack is great for a one day hike. I dont think I could have bought a more suitable pack for the 14hour hike of Long's. It was so comfortable that I didn't even know I was carrying it half the time. Or was I just too exhausted to care?!?!

Great pack.

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Looking over the reviews, it seems like people who buy this pack expecting a daypack are pleasantly surprised and those who buy expecting the 1-2 day pack (as Kelty markets it) are sometimes disappointed. As for my experience:

This is a GREAT daypack. I think it's capabilities lie just beyond the range of daypack but not firmly into an overnight trip bag -- which is why people who use it as a daypack like it so much. If you want a short overnight pack, though, look carefully and make sure this is really what you want.

But if it's a daypack you want, you'll be hardpressed to find a more capable one.

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Kelty Mistral -- this is such an improvement. Various other Jansport and such. Redwing is the pick of the crop.

I've had this pack for three years now. It's a good beginner's pack. I've taken it overnight on four occasions, and if you don't pack too heavy, it's okay. I took it on an overnighter recently and pushed it to its limits with about a 25 lb. load. My shoulders and back were killing me after 6.5 miles. This pack doesn't have a good harness and waist belt to support the amount it is capable of carrying.

I've since purchase an Arcteryx Bora 62 and love it! Will be hard pressed to use the Redwing for anything except a day hike.

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