User Review: Kelty Coyote 4500

Kelty Coyote 4500
Above: The current Coyote 4500, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed December 2, 2008 by Golly

Rating:
Max. Load Carried: 35 pounds
Height of Owner: 5'3"
Price Paid: @$150

I read another review that said three people all bought this pack and it didn't fit any of them. I have to say it's the only pack I've been able to find that does fit!!

I'm only 5'3", yet weigh 190 pounds. I'm an avid backpacker and very strong, yet every woman's pack is too narrow and every men's pack is too long. I have very broad shoulders and very narrow hips. I went to REI and they sized this one for me and even exchanged the hip belt with a larger one.

I must say that it worked. My husband still has his very old external frame Kelty (about 30 years old) and it's about 1/2 the weight and more accessible. I do wish things were more accessible in this pack, and a bit lighter, but at least I can still backpack.

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