Kelty Coyote 80

Summary

This pack is one I would buy again in a heart beat. For the low price, you can't find a better quality pack. The versatility and comfort definitely put this pack in the ranks with some of the more spendy pack names out there.

I bought this pack new in January and the handful of times I've used it, I have been extremely impressed with it. There are tons of features on the pack that stick out from a lot of other packs.

My favorite feature is the flow thru pockets on either side of the pack. These give you the ability to easily pack fishing poles, a rifle, easy stowage for trekking poles and a just about anything else you can think to put in there.

Another great feature is the packs lid that converts into a day pack. Once you get your camp set up you can remove the lid and use it for small hikes around your camp. The only downside to the lid is that it does not have quick release buckles but rather threaded connections.

While wearing the pack the weight is evenly distributed and rests well on your hips. The padding makes it extremely comfortable to wear and the cloud lock suspension system makes it easy to adjust to to any torso size.

The pack also has two entree points. One at the top and one in the front which makes it easier to grab items stuffed deeper into your pack. On the hip belt, one of the main features I was looking for was the pockets on both sides. These are great for quick grab items like a snack or camera.

Overall I think that the Coyote is an awesome edition to any backpackers gear and it is definitely one that I will recommend to others.

Summary

A lot of quality and more features than the price could tell.

Kelty is all about quality and small prices.

The Coyote is my very first pack and it has not let me down: has a lot of room for gear, huge side pockets with a very important feature: "float through" to let you put the trekking poles or maybe a rifle, or a knife. 

It has two top pocket with the ability of teking the upper part off, kind of like a big fanny pack. It has all the adjustability to conform to your torso and has one of the most important features: front loading.

This pack is very tough, versatile and comfortable and has very little things to improve.

P.S. Buy a huge rain cover for the pack.

Summary

This thing is baller. Straight up delivers durability and comfort, promotes good posture very ergonomic fit fully adjustable and accomadates a fair bit of gear modestly.

Fit: very nice

Comfort: hip belts and shoulder belts, sternum straps fully comfortable and adjustable as well as venting terrifically.

Capacity: very larggge

Organization and accessibility: solid.

Evenly distributes weight and adjusts well to different loads with all kinds adjustments everywhere.

Summary

I loaded this bad boy up with 55 pounds of food and gear for a week long trip in Utah's Uinta Mountain range. Based on the cost, I was a little worried about how well it would stand up to that kind of load and even more concerned after losing the trail and bouldering and bushwhacking 5 miles on the first day of our trip. That evening in camp, I carefully checked all the seams thinking I'd definitely have to do some repairs. The pack still looked like it came straight out of the box and I feel like I got the deal of a lifetime!

While not the lightest pack on the market, you can count on this workhorse to stand up to heavy loads and terrain that would shred most other packs. With an adjustable suspension, wicking mesh back panel, and dual density foam hip belt, you'll be able to comfortably carry up to 50 pounds without splitting seams or feeling like you fell off a mountain at the end of the day. 

Finally, for under $200 you're getting a terrific value without spending what the big name guys want.