Kelty Redwing 3100

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The Redwing 3100 is an internal frame backpack made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 12 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"LightBeam stay shave half the weight off traditional stays, yet remain 30% stiffer. Curved shoulder straps with sternum strap and triple web enforcement. Removable, stowable waistbelt distributes weight evenly and comfortably. Side compression straps help stabilize pack load. Slab pocket, ski slots, ice axe loop, and lashing tabs. Crescent-shaped, rain-shedding side pockets. Reservoir sleeve. Large front pocket with organizer."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"The proven Kelty Redwing 3100 Backpack is the most popular pack on the trail. It is revered for its roomy main compartment, convenient organizational pockets, sturdy LightBeam II stay and suspension system, and comfortable design."

From REI:
"A tried-and-true workhorse from Kelty, this rugged, lightweight pack is a natural for day hiking yet has excellent capacity and organization for an overnighter. Anatomically curved shoulder straps and removable air-mesh hipbelt are sculpted to fit your body while distributing weight for load-carrying ease. Straps, hipbelt and padded back panel are lined with moisture-wicking mesh that dries quickly, keeping you comfortable in the heat of hiking. Supportive LightBeam™ stays shave off half the weight of traditional stays, yet are 30% stiffer. Sternum strap, load-lifter straps and belt stabilizers help balance the load; pulley-like Scherer Cinch™ doubles hipbelt tightening force. Roomy, panel-opening main compartment features an interior slab pocket and tube port for carrying a variety of hydration reservoirs, sold separately. Front pocket has an organizer panel which includes a key clip and map pocket. Other essentials can be kept organized and handy in 2 zippered side pockets, zippered stash pocket, fleece-lined optics pocket and security pocket. Strap on even more equipment with daisy chain, lash tabs and an ice-axe loop. 4 side compression straps help stabilize the load. Constructed from rugged 600-denier polyester ripstop and reinforced with 610-denier polyester Cordura® to withstand the rigors of the trail."

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"The proven Redwing 3100 is the most popular pack on the trail. It is revered for its roomy main compartment, convenient organizational pockets, sturdy LightBeam? II stay and suspension system, and comfortable design."

User Reviews

Men's Redwing 3100
Reviewed by Captain, Nov 17, 2009

"Have the 07' or 08' model. Lots of space/room and it is hydration compatible (not included). I actually put my Camelbak hydration pack in and fits/works well.

Main compartment is huge. Front compartment has organizer for personal belongings (maps, key FOB, wallet, etc), side pocks on both sides (though they have unzipped on their own before), and also has a mini front compartment for miscellaneous things."

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Women's Redwing 3100
Reviewed by Andy Girl, Oct 16, 2009

"It's my second Kelty. I needed something smaller than what I had for shorter trips. I travel rather light, so the bag isn't under much stress. But like other Kelty products I've used, I'm quite satisfied."

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Men's Redwing 3100
Reviewed by Bill Terry, Aug 07, 2009

"This new one is a replacement for my old one that is about 10 years old. I love the old one but one of the straps is beginning to tear and the inner coating is flaking off. It has served me well and faithfully. I like the new one's suspension system but haven't carried it with a load yet."

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Men's Redwing 3100
Reviewed by Iamjason, Jun 25, 2008

"I absolutely love this backpack compared to many others I've seen. Although it's a daypack, I used it for a 4-day trip and it worked fine.

The reason for the mediocre review is within the first 4 hours of using it, one of the strap mounts on the bottom of the backpack tore apart."

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Men's Redwing 3100
Reviewed by bheiser1, Aug 13, 2007

"I am very happy with this pack. In some places it's listed as a multi-day pack, which might be true if you don't need a tent or sleeping bag :). For me, it's perfect for day hikes into remote areas, where I tend to carry extra food/water/clothing as a contingency in case of emergency."

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Men's Redwing 3100
Reviewed by Youssef Ismail, Aug 07, 2007

"I love this pack. It fits perfectly with the adjustable frame. The waist belt, sternum strap and shoulders adjust perfectly as well. It is well balanced and holds whatever you pack into it securely. I use for hiking and to carry my camera gear. It's large enough to hold two days change of clothes and two full camera set, Large Format and Digital."

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Women's Redwing 3100
Reviewed by Tracy, Apr 11, 2007

"I love this pack for international travel. I have taken this pack (and only this pack . . . no other packs straggling in the behind) to: Guatemala, Belize, Thailand, UK, Italy, and Kenya. I have traveled with it for as short as 2 weeks and as long as 3 mos."

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Redwing 3100
Reviewed by Karl Rahder, Jan 15, 2007

"Not a bad small pack at all. Basically, this is an affordable and unpretentious summit pack. Would you really bring this to a summit or when you're on duty with the Forest Service? Well, you'd probably want something more deluxe like a Dana Bombpack, but this Kelty is much less expensive, a panel loader, and you wouldn't think twice about taking it on an international trip as your day pack - which is why I bought mine (without the adjustable frame, discontinued for $50)."

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Redwing 3100
Reviewed by aarocker1, Apr 21, 2006

"Outstanding design. The internal supports do a great job of transfering the load to the hips. It's a little heavy (thus the 4 stars instead of 5) but it does such a good job of distributing the load that it's more comfy than lighter loads in other packs."

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Men's Redwing 3100
Reviewed by seahiker, Mar 02, 2006

"This is the best full-day pack ever. The aluminum strut, plastic frame sheet and belt is sufficient to transfer heavier day type loads to the hips. The padding is great. It is easy to access any sort of clutter you bring through the front full-zipper opening without having to unpack."

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Men's Redwing 3100
Reviewed by sami, Feb 13, 2006

"This is definitely a good pack. For 100 dollars one could probably do better, but it's really a solid pack. I've lugged it through the boreal forest in Manitoba and a number of other environments and it really hasn't dissapointed. It is fairly heavy for a day/overnight pack, but it is also built pretty solid."

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Redwing 3100
Reviewed by Bruce, Nov 24, 2004

"Unusual number of pockets and nice division of space make this one stand out. Two large mesh pockets for 1 ltr waterbottles on the bottom. Great pockets on sides and front. Excellent division of space makes it easy to find your stuff in the dark."

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