Kelty Redwing 2900

Redwing 2900
Reviewed by Bill, Nov 01, 2004

"Once a favorite of wilderness rescue teams, the Redwing is beginning to show its age and weight. An internal frame pack with two main zip compartments, the Redwing's teardrop panel-loading design doesn't make the most efficient use of the available cubic inches compared to a top loading pack."

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Redwing 2900
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Oct 29, 2004

"The Kelty Redwing 2900 is a great day pack. I use it often while helping out with kids in the Cub Scouts. I would recommend it to anyone."

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Redwing 2900
Reviewed by Scott Knudsen, Dec 16, 2003

"I use this pack for prospecting. I goes through alot of abuse in thick bush, and I haven't had any problems with it. I have carried heavy loads of AMEX and dynamite with it. I looked at all the packs available on the market and decided on this one. The pockets are all laid out nicely. A very well thought out pack."

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Redwing 2900
Reviewed by Simplicius, Sep 17, 2003

"The Kelty Redwing 2900 was being billed as a “daypack plus” when I bought it. If that's true, what I did with it this summer -- a five-week, 450-mile hike across Germany with camping gear -- was downright abuse. That said, it performed beautifully every step of the way, and I can hardly wait to take it on another long trip."

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Redwing 2900
Reviewed by Michael Freeman, Sep 17, 2002

"This is an excellent day pack, and then some. I bought it to suppliment my Dana Terraplane, which at 6000+ c.i. sits in the closet during day hikes. I love the design and feel of this Kelty pack and the size is just perfect for a long day hike where the food is fresh and the gear is not scrutinized over for space and weight."

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Redwing 2900
Reviewed by Al Wolschleger, Feb 18, 2002

"I have to say that this is a fantastic pack. I bought it to carry my load of textbooks at college after discovering the shortcomings of Gregory packs, but now I use it for everything. The suspension is very comfortable, the hip belt adjustment system is astoundingly easy, and the organizational possibilities are first rate."

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Redwing 2900 (Large)
Reviewed by Mark, Dec 10, 2000

"I bought the Kelty (Redwing) rucksack, size large, I tried it on a dayhike. I had been using a Jansport "supersack" for years, I paid $45 for it. But the Kelty "Redwing" is far superior to me. For starters, it has a water bladder pocket and tube holes, padded thick waist belt, more pockets and a internal frame, contoured shoulder pads, sternum strap, I really enjoyed using it."

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Redwing 2900 (Large)
Reviewed by Craig, Oct 27, 1998

"I bought this as a day pack to use for technical climbing as well, and it is great. I use it to carry everything. I have even become a minimalist backpacker, and have used it on multi-day trips. It is a great pack, although the front pockets are a little too small to be useful for anything more than sunglasses and a clif bar."

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Redwing 2900 (Large)
Reviewed by Caveman, Jun 25, 1998

"Kelty is probably one of the most underated pack manufacturers out there, and this pack is no exception. I originally bought it as more of a day pack for toting books at school, but I've wound up taking to the trails quite a bit with it, leaving my North Face and Lowe Alpine at home! The aluminum frame conforms to your back and can be removed to be used as a rucksack (why would you want to?) Compression straps are smart and well spaced."

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Redwing 2900
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Oct 09, 1997

"Good--It was very comfortable, I thought. You don't sweat that much on the back, cause there are little ridges for fair ventalition on the back. I've hiked 14 miles with it and I had no problems with it.

Bad--You may half to stop evey ONCE in a while though."

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Redwing 2900 (Large)
Reviewed by jrichard@..., Mar 29, 1996

"This is the larger version of the Kelty Redwing. It has two metal strips that act as an internal frame, but you can remove them easily. The pockets are big enough and it has a few nice attachment patches. It carries enough for a one night trip."

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