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Review Date
March 20, 2005 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
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Reviewed by: mikeaustin
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Backpacker
Price Paid:
$250.00
at REI Summary:
I have been backpacking for 19 years, and this was my first external frame pack. I took it last year on a 5 month solo expedition to Central America. It performed superbly. I was comfortable whether hiking in the jungle or up some mountains in Honduras. The mesh pouch on the outside is useless though! Customer Service:
Superb. One of my stabilizers fell off after I fell down a steep hill in Guatemala. I called Kelty and it UPSd two replacements in 3 days! Similar Products Used:
Gregory Denali Pro, Mountainsmith
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Review Date
November 12, 2004 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: ander420
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Day Hiker
Price Paid:
$205.00
at Hilton's Tent City Summary:
I have only used this once, but was very impressed.
The pack can hold a lot. I took it on a three day trek through the Whites and removed the two side pockets as I just didnt need them. The sleeping bag pocket is nice.
I carried a 40 pound load during the trip and it felt like I was carrying my daypack. It is stable as can be as well - no clanking or shifting like my old external.
The only minor gripe I had was the shoulder strap. They tended to chafe a bit no matter how much I adjusted them. The material on them is a bit tough and I dont think it can be avoided if you are just wearing a thin t-shirt. It didnt chafe so much as to cause problems - but I just knew it was there at times.
All in all an amazing pack. Customer Service:
havent needed to use them for this pack - but Hilton's is amazing when it comes to this stuff. Similar Products Used:
EMS External Frame
EMS Ascent
Kelty Red Cloud
Rei Trekker
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Review Date
March 15, 2004 Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
 3 of 5
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Reviewed by: wolfie1599
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Backpacker
Price Paid:
$230.00
at REI Summary:
Outstanding pack. Carried 60+ pounds up an 8K peak in Nevada and it felt like 45. Well engineered, modifiable -- a U-haul for your back but with a very light-weight base weight. Customer Service:
REI -- as always, outstanding Similar Products Used:
Blackhawk, Gregory
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Review Date
June 20, 2003 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Mark (Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
Price Paid:
$229.00
at REI Summary:
Great pack! Handles a big load, but also able to remove the back and side pockets for smaller, lighter loads. Very comfortable. Owned it for about six months. No problems. Customer Service:
No need to contact customer service yet. Similar Products Used:
Various internal frame Gregory and Mountainsmith packs.
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