DESCRIPTION

The Kelty Pacific Crest External Frame Backpack. Hiking in the Sierras was the passion that drove Dick Kelty to invent the frame pack. This new model harkens back to those earliest days and weeks at a time in the Sierra''''s. Specs: Sizes Fits adults 16-22inch torsos. Capacity 5000 cu in. Weight 7lb. 9oz. Features: The frame''''s 3 dimensional shape wraps and contours the load around your body, while maintaining the ventilation properties for which external packs are renowned. Twin parallel stays provide the adjustment rails on which the back panel slides. Fabric: 420 nylon ripstop with 1000 Denier reinforcements. The shoulder straps adjust directly on the stays for the closest weight transfer. The vertical stays prevent the packbag from encroaching into the suspension area. Perforated shoulder straps and waistbelt for the greatest ventilation in the industry. Shoulder straps patterned with double curves for proper anatomic contour. Acetyl Arch cantilievers the load evenly to the waistbelt. Load Lifter straps move in concert with the adjustable back panel. 3/4 length packbag gives the packer external lashing room for weatherproof gear. This classic, pocketed packbag design has 5 external pockets to segment and compartmentalize your gear.