Kelty Shadow 4500

Kelty Shadow 4500

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 6 Trailspace users

Description

The Shadow 4500 is an internal frame backpack made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 6 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Sierra Trading Post:
"CLOSEOUTS. Designed for multi-day outings, the Kelty Shadow 4500 backpack provides comfort with the features you want for great outdoor adventure. Ultralight Dyneema(R) fabric is (ounce-for-ounce) stronger than steel Easy top/front access Hydration compatible (bladder not included) Sleeping bag compartment Mesh pocket for fast access to small items Zippered side pockets Mesh water bottle pockets Compressions straps Lightbeam aluminum stays HDPE framesheet for load transfer, strength and support Comfortable spindrift collar Contoured, padded shoulder straps Adjustable sternum strap Ice ace/gear loops Map pocket For 16-22” torsos 37 x 18 x 13” 4500 cu. in. 3 lb. 13 oz. Dyneema(R) Gridstop, nylon CLOSEOUTS. Philippines"

From EMS:
"You won't miss a single great view thanks to the occipital cut-out for extra range of head movement. The Kelty Shadow 4500 is a comfortable women's specific pack designed for extended multi-day excursions. Twin LightBeam aluminum stays are strong, lightweight, and shaped for comfort; HDPE (high-density polyurethane) frame sheet. Spacermesh breathable two-layer padded waistbelt, backpanel, and padded shoulder straps. Sleeping bag compartment with zip-out divider; top panel loading; side panel access; adjustable suspension. Internal load pocket offers more organization; spindrift collar for expandable storage. Scherer cinch works similarly to a pulley system for easy adjustment and tightening of waistbelt. Sternum strap for extra stabilization; load-lifter straps; belt stabilizers; daisy chain for external storage; ice axe loops. Hydration compatible; shovel pocket; zippered side pockets; security pocket. Side compression straps; lash tabs; mesh water bottle pockets."

From Backcountry.com:
"The Kelty Shadow Womens Backpack is an ultralight pack designed to carry loads that youd never describe as ultralight."

User Reviews

rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Shadow 4500
Reviewed by Rob Bishop, Aug 11, 2007

"I have used this pack on several trips, including 75 miles at Philmont. It proved to be rugged, held all I needed. The exterior pockets make access and organization easy. The lightweight construction and great fit made the pack a great asset on the trail. The mesh pocket on the back held my tent and other larger items on the outside of the pack."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Shadow 4500
Reviewed by M.A. Grossi, Apr 29, 2007

"I bought this for a writing assignment that took me nearly 80 miles in the Sierra Nevada last August. Except for the hideous color and the mesh pocket in the back, which I could never get fully snug, it was amazing. It was half the weight of my previous backpack and had a similar payload."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Shadow 4500
Reviewed by Rsytek, Apr 26, 2007

"I did a three-day backpacking trip to Red River Gorge, Kentucky, and was pleasantly surprised with this pack. I thought because of its light weight and seemingly thin padding that 44 pounds was pushing the limits of this pack. Once adjusted correctly this pack was very comfortable."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Shadow 4500
Reviewed by Stikeen, Feb 15, 2007

"One of the best backpacks I've ever owned, very durable fabric that is quite resistant to tearing, exceptionally light weight for a 4500 cubic inch pack, also comfortable with 35-40 lb loads, right number of external pockets to make packing more organized and two water bottle carriers make this just about the perfect pack."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Shadow 4500
Reviewed by Rick Ciampi, Dec 25, 2006

"Kelty always has quality for the price. This is the best fitting pack I have ever worn. I have used this back twice at Big Bend and all 3 gallons of water fit snuggly. This is a very tough fabric and wears like a dream. I highly recommend this and all Kelty products. Superior Quality at LOW prices."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Shadow 4500
Reviewed by Gillespie, Apr 18, 2006

"I got this in my quest to lighten up -- if you look at capacity/weight ratio, no other pack over 3500 c. i. even comes close. I used it on a 4-day scramble in Utah's canyon country, and found it to be surprisingly comfortable with 30-45 lb loads (had to carry a *lot* of water)."

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