Kelty Coyote 80 Backpack
Closeouts. The Kelty Coyote 80 backpack offers the space and support needed for extended wilderness adventures, with the adjustable CloudLock II suspension, panel access to the main compartment and a lid that converts to a lumbar pack.
Average Rating based on 7 reviews
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Reviewed by sc00by2 from Batavia on Wednesday, May 22, 2013Only way this pack could be better would to have had an integrated rain cover. Fits well, holds all of my sons gear for Philmont with some room to spare.
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Reviewed by Bone collector from Where the elk roam. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013The Coyote is good tough pack and great value if it fits your body and needs. Has truly excellent external organization and pocket design. Decent weight bearing capability. Well constructed with durable materials. The padding is pretty good, especially on the belt which carries most of the weight. I do prefer the closed cell padding on older Keltys though. Pack fit is very individual, but I found this one fairly comfortable *once adjusted*. If you buy one, do yourself a favor and get it fitted at an outdoor store by someone who knows what they are doing. The aluminum stays are bendable and if you have them shaped to match your back it will make a BIG difference. Even for an experienced backpacker it's better to have someone else do it that can see how the pack is riding on you. The main body of the pack is huge. Resembles a duffel bag when full and even has a strap on the back to carry it like one, but it will cinch down. Just be thoughtful in how you pack so your gear doesn't all settle to the bottom. I have moved on to a different pack for back country use, but I still love this one for traveling. Also good for lugging large loads of clothes to the laundry mat. There is no sleeping bag compartment or bottom zipper. In some ways the simplicity is nice and actually makes it more durable.
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Reviewed by Ikedel from Michigan on Tuesday, May 21, 2013Lots of room, seems to have the essentials and she claims it was comfortable. Hope to get many years out of it.
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Reviewed by PK from Georgia on Friday, May 17, 2013I have not had a chance to use this pack yet, but I am impressed with it. It has a lot of room and is hydration system compatible. When I tried it on, it felt comfortable. It also expanded greatly. I plan to use this next month for a short over night hike (7 miles). The quality of the material is great. The pack did not feel heavy when it was empty. This is my first internal frame pack. Get it while you can. I used a coupon from another website, and saved $40 to $100 dollars depending on the site.
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Reviewed by Johnny a Hiker 2 from New Mexico on Tuesday, May 07, 2013So I am new to modern hiking and packing and have tried several packs. I had a Kelty Coyote and then decided to take it back and get the larger Kelty Red Cloud. The Red Cloud was a bit large for most of my intended uses so I went back to the Coyote. I find that while it is not as light as some of the more expensive brands like Osprey and Gregory, it is tough and durable and is designed with very logical storage pockets and tool and gear attachment points. The quality is absolutely there and Sierra has pricing that can't be beat. I like the adjustable torso since I move it up to 1/2 inch to balance the load for my carrying preference. Very good padding and adjustable features. The change that I would make, which they did this year, is the waist belt pockets should not be mesh because it is less durable than nylon.
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Reviewed by Matticus from Tennessee, near AT on Tuesday, April 16, 2013I have had this pack for a couple years now. As most hikers know the biggest problem with weight distribution on long hikes is the hip belt loosening or worst yet not being able to tighten up enough to begin with. This pack has a heavily padded belt that tightens up snug and allows for proper weight distribution on the hips. When your legs get a bit tired, loosen the strap a little bit and put the load more on the shoulders and go back and forth throughout the day so you can cover the most ground without wearing out your back or legs entirely. It may not look too big but it can fit a tent, sleeping bag, and all the food and supplies one person need for up to ten days pretty easily. Several hard hikes and there are no tears in stitching and no buckles have broke. Overall Kelty has the most versatile and comfortable packs out there. They dont kill you on the price either.
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Reviewed by MTL from Wyoming on Sunday, April 07, 2013This is my third try at my first backpack. Finally settled on the Kelty Coyote and immediately took it on an overnight backpack trip (3,500 ft + vertical elevation gain) with 35lbs. It was comfortable enough, though a bit heavy (mostly my fault, though the pack itself weighs 5.5 lbs to start). Only after I came home did I do a little more research and found out how to adjust the Cloudlock Suspension and use the hydration hose loops. See the Kelty website at http://www.kelty.com/p-661-coyote-80.aspx for instructions. Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase made with the STP discount coupon...still $20-$45 cheaper than anywhere else for a quality pack!
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Reviewed by pagster from socal on Wednesday, March 27, 2013I have extremely little experience with backpacks so my comments are just those of a non-expert from a first impression standpoint. As stated there is lots of room in this pack and plenty of internal and external "pockets." It seems to be well built and padded. I do doubt the practicality of using the floating lid as a lumbar pack in that detaching (and reattaching) it would be a little time consuming and I don't understand why its two zippered compartments seem to open from opposite directions (one up and one down). Also despite a decent capacity it has no side pockets for immediate access for such items as a water bottle and the belt is not padded. As mentioned by another reviewer, a separate compartment for a sleeping bag would improve this pack.
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Reviewed by Larry from Perrrysburg, Ohio on Tuesday, March 26, 2013Just got the pack and it appears to be very good quality and large enough for a 40lb load. . My second Kelty. I'll be breaking it in on the Appalachian Trail shortly.
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Reviewed by Phil from California on Monday, March 25, 2013Ease of access to the main compartment through the front. Lots of pockets for organization. Tons of space. Great padding!
