User Review: Kelty Redwing 2900

Reviewed November 1, 2004 by Bill

Rating: rated 2 of 5 stars
Design: Panel loading Internal
Size: 2900 ci
Max. Load Carried: 30lbs.
Height of Owner: 6'1"
Price Paid: $70

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. Sturdy overall, but it has a rather flimsy hydration pocket (though it does have hydration tube ports). Heavy cordura-type construction and reinforcement -- even in places it doesn't need it -- and straps everywhere mean needless weight, my pack weighs 4 lbs. 11 oz. with hipbelt, yet holds less than 3000 cu. in.

My biggest complaint is that Kelty has a habit of designing pack dimensions only for those with short torsos, and the Redwing is no exception. If you have much over a 20-21" torso you will find that the hipbelt is riding too high to be any use.

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