wolffie Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I carried this 9 days around Glsacier Peak 9/2010. I could live with this pack except the hip belt is too wide to ride high enough on my 31" waist(!). I am amazed that Kelty, who invented the hip belt, could make such a mistake. The suspension is very sophisticated, on a par with other packs these days. No squeaks. Easily adjustable, in mid-stride. My scale says it's 5.7 lbs, and I think my scale reads 5% high, which makes it about 5 lbs. 7 oz. Construction is nothing like Kelty packs of old; it is not built to last a lifetime. A reasonable compromise between weight and longevity. It's not an ultralight pack, but you have to treat it carefully. One non-essential compressor strap ripped out on the 2nd day. The hoisting loop is a joke, strong enough to hang the empty pack on a hook in your gear closet. The orange color is a plus for hunter safety, one reason I chose it. Has a lot of outer pockets, which I find useful. I'd have kept it but for the waist belt being too big to cinch tightly enough. wolffie at uw.edu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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