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Kelty Trekker Backpack - LE 3950
$104.95
$140.00
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Closeouts. The LE 3950 Trekker backpack by Kelty will carry you 2-3 nights on the trail... just long enough to get away from your job, but not so long you lose it. 3950 cu.in. of space on an external aluminum frame is perfect for a weekend of food and gear.
Divided into main compartment and sleeping bag pocket
Heavily padded waist and shoulders distribute your load
Zip-up front, flap and side pockets organize your gear
Top-loading
Sternum cinch strap
Ice axe loop
Hydration compatible
Adjustable suspension
Fits torsos: 16-22”
Size: Approx. 24x13x32”
Capacity: 3950 cu.in.
Weight: 5 lb. 3 oz.
Fabric: Nylon and pack cloth
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By So. IL hiker from Southern Illinois on 01/20/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Cool on the back, Easy To Load, Good Padding, Lightweight Best Uses: 1-2 night trips, Light Loads Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I've been backpacking for ~20 years. For the record, I'm somewhre between a casual backpacker and avid adventurer. Also my gear is somewhere between minimalist and comfort driven.
I've used mainly internal frame packs because they generally are more comfortable. The main downside is they are hot. So, last summer I started looking for an external frame. I chose this one for the price and reputation of Kelty.
This pack allows great airflow on the back and is still very comfortable. It's not that big of a pack, but you can easily get all the gear you need for a 2 night trip in even the coldest temps. It could probably hold enough for a weeklong trip in the summer on less gear intensive trips.
It's also much quieter than most other external frame packs. One thing I complain about is the side pocket zippers. Instead of being just across the top of the pocket (like most packs), they actually zip down the center. It allows better acess to the contents of the pocket,but I worry about objects falling out if I don't pay close attention. It's not that big of a deal, but some may want to know about it.
Happy backpacking!!
Amazing fit, very solid pack By BrianOfAtlanta from Atlanta, GA on 01/12/2009 Pros: Comfortable, Easy To Load, Good Padding, Highly Adjustable Best Uses: Extended Hikes, Heavy Loads, Light Loads Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational What Is Your Gear Style: Comfort Driven Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Kelty advertises this pack to fit 16-22 inch torsos. I have a 21" torso and at maximum extension (the frame telescopes) it fit like a dream with 35 pounds of gear for 2 days. When the trail was on a straightaway, I would forget I was carrying anything. Given the adjustment options in the frame and hip belt, I believe it should fit 16" torsos in length with no problems. In other words, the fit is uncannily adjustable. I got this pack to replace my venerable REI SuperPak, which was a wonder of ajustability in its day, but this one puts it to shame. Furthermore, Kelty has incorporated many of the suspension features which were invented to make internal frames tolerable under load. In this case, they make the already load worthy external frame even more so. I was able to cinch the pack close to my back, making it more stable than my old SuperPak, without giving up ventilation. FYI, the water bottle pocket is the top right pocket, which is still somewhat usable even loaded with a 1L Nalgene. Odd, but ingenious.
My only beefs are that the side pockets and rear pocket are a bit skimpy compared to Kelty's usually cavernous pockets. Oh, and the 3950 cubic inch spec is with the spindrift collar extended, as it is in the picture. Still, at full extension you have a large amount of frame below the bag to bolt things onto. More than enough room for the kitchen sink.
If you're like me and gave up the external frame when family trips became shorter to accommodate short legged members but, now that trips are longer, have a problem with your entire back side being hermetically sealed by a heavy duty internal frame, this pack is the answer to your prayers. Utilitarian external frames have come a long way, baby.
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