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Kelty Tioga

Kelty Tioga

Average Rating: rated 4.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 8 Trailspace users

Description

The Tioga is an external frame backpack made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 8 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry.com:
"The Kelty Tioga External Frame Backpack is built for week-long backpacking trips where breathability and keeping cool are the highest priorities. Why fix something that isn't broken? That's Kelty's take on the traditionally-styled Tioga External Frame Pack. Dick Kelty began building external frame packs in 1952, although the production methods have changed, the Tioga's spirit remains unchanged. The Tioga is large enough to haul enough gear for a full-week in the backcountry and it's fully adjustable to accommodate a wide range of torso lengths and body types. The Tioga's cargo space and pocket design make it easy to keep gear organized and readily available for quick access."

From Sierra Trading Post:
"Leave your troubles behind for the weekend and load up this versatile Kelty backpack. External frame offers you the ability to carry weight more comfortably, walk upright with more ventilation, and load gear more efficiently. Aluminum external radial telescoping frame with push-button adjustments wraps around your body. Curved EVA foam shoulder straps with load-lifter straps, full-wrap waist belt. Mesh back band for superior ventilation. Sleeping bag compartment with zip out divider. Water bottl"

User Reviews

rated 3 of 5 stars Tioga
Reviewed by KS, Jan 31, 2006

"Good starter pack, lots of external pockets. Great for Boy Scout pack. Only negative comment is the lower compartment zipper is poorly designed. It is a tough zip when you have a 20-degree mummy to stuff into the compartment."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Tioga
Reviewed by James Reyome, Jan 06, 2000

"I guess I'm just not an internal frame kinda guy. I tried to like the things--they sure do look neat and obviously have some stability advantages that would benefit climbers--but I'm not a climber, I'm a hiker, and I would much rather be concerned with my surroundings than with my pack."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Tioga
Reviewed by Brandon Krauss, Jun 03, 1999

"Over all this is an excellent external pack. Like most packs the water bottle pocket is hard to reach when you are on the trail. The pack also squeeks a little bit but it is around 3 years old. The hip belt's buckle started to slip after a year, but it is not that expensive to buy a new buckle."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Tioga
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, May 12, 1999

"I should start out by saying that I don't really like big internal frame packs (they're too hot in warm weather) although I think they rule in midsizes. I bought the Tioga specifically for a trip to Escalante, the price/size was just right. If you have to carry 30 lbs of water it's nice to have a frame to lash it to."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Tioga (1972)
Reviewed by Prem, Jan 18, 1999

"I consider this the finest cargo pack every made. Every time I'm hiking in the Sierras, I pass at least two other people carrying an original Kelty Tioga, made by Dick Kelty. We've all tried other packs (including the Super Tioga) and always come back to this old one."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Tioga
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Nov 04, 1997

"I have been very pleased with this pack. I find it very comfortable and thus far well-designed (my trips are generally 3-4 days). It has been surprising to me that I don't seem more of this pack in backpacking stores."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Tioga
Reviewed by Matrix@..., Feb 02, 1997

"I purchased this pack, for week-long trips, and loaded it down. There seemed to be endless space for strapping equipment to, which saved more of the inside space, so much at even at 60 pounds, I had to put equipment back inside to balance the load."

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rated 1 of 5 stars Tioga
Reviewed by michael.hergert@..., Jul 30, 1996

"I would not recommend this pack. I just returned from hiking the John Muir Trail and was very disappointed with its performance. There are numerous sharp edges and attachments that constantly scrape and cut your skin when donning or removing the pack."

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