Product Description

The proven Redwing is the most popular pack on the trail. Revered for is roomy main compartment, convenient organizational pockets, sturdy LightBeam II stay and suspension system, and comfortable design, it's no wonder this classic, which just got a facelift, consistently earns top scores.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8534 in Apparel & Accessories
• Brand: Kelty
• Model: 3100
• Fabric type: nylon
• Dimensions: 18.00" h x 14.50" w x 25.00" l, 3.50 pounds

Features

• Top Loading
• Hydration compatible
• Large front pocket with organization
• Front-panel access
• Reservoir sleeve.

Customer Reviews

Big enough, but not Obnoxious!
I got this backpack b/c I wanted a backpack to travel with that wasn't a huge obnoxious big framed camping/hiking back. I think it is as big of a pack as you can get w/o getting into the top-loading lid ones, and it has the "look" of a normal book backpack. I recently used it for a 12 day trip around Turkey. It was the only bag I took and I was able to put it in the overhead compartment of the plane and it traveled well w/ bus, taxi, dolmus, ferry, and train travel. Granted, I am a minimalist, and a great packer... but I was able to fit plenty in there for the duration of the trip (about 8 tops, thin sweatshirt, sandals, 6 shorts/capris, sweatpants... plus personal items and 2 books). The zipper panal to the main compartment opens wide enough that you can load it like a suitcase/front loader versus top-loading. I took the aluminum stay out since my frame is slightly smaller than the torso/frame range they recommended, and it worked fine. This is overall a nice and versatile quality pack!

Very Nice
I bought this bag for 1) Carrying all my rock climbing stuff and 2) A backpacking trip through Europe next year. For the first purpose, it works GREAT. I can carry my 60 meter rope, carabiners, slings, etc, etc, with room to spare. The weight is no problem, and distributed well so that my balance isn't thrown off. I can't say how well it holds up for traveling since I haven't used it for that yet, but I can't imagine there being any problems. Most people recommend about 3000 cubic inches for that purpose, so this exceeds that.

Also, another reviewer recommended this for bigger guys. I'm a small guy (5'9", 135lbs) and this pack fits me extremely well.

nice bag
Ok, I have had this bag for a month now so I thought I would write about it. I bought this bag mainly for use on my 60 mile daily commute via public transit. Let me tell you, it's big! It is way bigger than I normally need, but that's a plus for me as hate carrying multiple items and wanted it big enough to carry my coat inside. So it's roomy and very comfortable, is very adjustable and can handle a serious load. The craftsmanship is good, the materials are good, and the amount of usable pockets is good. And, most important for me, I am a big guy, and it fits comfortably. If you are under 180lbs, this thing is probably too big for you for daily use. My only issue has been the main compartment zipper is a little stiff and catches up on the zipper cover.