Kelty Redwing

Review Date
October 30, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Jason Gnehm(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $100.00 at cabelas

Summary:
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

Review Date
April 28, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: mtalis(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Palo Alto, CA

Price Paid:  $100.00 at REI

Summary:
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.

Review Date
February 28, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: deaw1962(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from St-Basile, Québec, Canada

Price Paid:  $9995.00 at Climbing shop in Lak

Summary:
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.

Similar Products Used:
Gregory, Serratus, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Camp Trails.

Review Date
April 21, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Jon Goldsmith(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker , from croton, NY

Price Paid:  $100.00 at EMS

Summary:
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.

Similar Products Used:
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Review Date
March 19, 2001

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Rick(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Little Rock, Arkansas

Price Paid:  $65.00 at thesportsauthority.com

Summary:
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.

Similar Products Used:
None