JanSport Klamath 78

JanSport Klamath 78

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 3 Trailspace users

Description

The Klamath 78 is an internal frame backpack made by JanSport. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 3 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From REI:
"The Jansport® Klamath 78 pack is sized to let you wander a week and built to carry the load in comfort--an outstanding pack for the price! HDPE frame sheets combines with an aluminum-stay system to transfer the weight from your back and shoulders to your hips for easier carrying. Two convenient fabric side pockets carry a quart-sized water bottle each (sold separately); or remove them for a sleek pack and save 6 oz. each. Handy extendable lid detaches to become a waistpack; topside bungee system provides a quick stashing place for a helmet or fleece vest. Pack capacity is sufficient for five-to-seven day outings. Includes a hydration sleeve and toggle for hanging Jansport/Nalgene® water reservoir, sold separately. Sleeping bag compartment lets you stuff your bag directly into the pack without a stuff sack; shares a zip-out separator with the main compartment. Two-level front pocket system features an organizer for pens and postcards and a key keeper. Features dual side-compression straps, ice axe loop, sleeping pad lashing straps and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls. Overstock."

From Backcountry Outlet:
"The Jansport Klamath is unlike any other lightweight weeklong pack; this one has an HDPE frame sheet in the back and hip belt, allowing you to carry a heavy load."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Jansport Klamath allows you to carry a heavy load in a lightweight weeklong pack."

User Reviews

rated 2.5 of 5 stars Klamath 78
Reviewed by vipermcgee, Feb 10, 2008

Not happy at all! I have a military issue sleeping bag, one that was once compressed and packed in a parachute pack, but it will not fit into the sleeping bag compartment on this pack. There is simply no way to zip the pack closed with my bag inside!

I will definitely take this one back and revert to my 20-year-old external frame pack! Who cares if the seams are splitting and all my gear falls out along the trail, at least it all fits into my pack!

Otherwise, nice design and fit! Hope I can find a suitable pack for my gear with the same fit and feel as this one.

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Klamath 78
Reviewed by Mr Haze, Dec 13, 2007

"I first purchased this pack because it was large enough and it fit in my budget. The lifetime guarantee that JanSport carries was also appealing.

Pros: A large bag, h2o system for a Camelbak, detachable side pockets, sleeping bag stored inside on the bottom of the bag, a number of ways to "fix" extra gear to the bag, all the straps and height of shoulder strap are adjustable."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Klamath 78
Reviewed by Robb, May 18, 2004

"I like this pack. I purchased this pack at Gart Sports before a 5-day backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon (Tonto Trail) in early May, 2004. This pack proved to be a great load hauler. I carried 5 days worth of food and up to 8 1/2 quarts of water (for two dry camps) in addition to personal gear."

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