Kelty Trekker 3950

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The Trekker 3950 is an external frame backpack made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 6 user reviews.

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From Campmor:
"This external frame pack is great for trail hiking and general-purpose backpacking. Hold-open frame allows for easy loading. Mesh backbands provide ventilation. The rigid external H-frame positively transfers weight to the hips for more comfort. Easy-to-adjust suspension system can be customized to fit most people. Shoulder straps and waistbelt are fully padded. 3/4 length pack bag includes 4 outside pockets, a zippered lower compartment, a map pocket on the top flap and spindrift collar opening. Reservoir Sleeve. Imported."

From REI:
"The iconic original Kelty pack, the Trekker 3900 offers outstanding value. Its classic, proven design has been updated with modern adjustability and comfort features. Adjustable suspension conforms to a wide range of torso lengths. Large, top-loading packbag sports multiple zippered pockets and a mesh water bottle pocket to organize your gear and keep it within easy reach. Ventilated suspension system features a tightly stretched mesh back panel, padded shoulder straps and dual density foam hipbelt. Sternum strap, load-lifter straps and belt stabilizers help balance the load; pulleylike Scherer Cinch™ makes tightening your hipbelt a breeze. Separate sleeping bag compartment can be combined with the main compartment using the internal 3-position zip divider. Spindrift collar cinches down over the main compartment to seal out the weather. Top of pack features a hold-open bar that makes loading and unloading easy. Daisy chain, ice axe loop and lash tabs allow additional gear to be attached to outside of pack. Hydration-compatible design features reservoir pocket and drink tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately). The Kelty Trekker 3900 is made from lightweight, durable 600-denier ripstop and oxford polyester for light weight and durability."

From EMS:
"Simple, comfortable and lightweight, the Kelty Trekker features an indestructible adjustable H-frame and plenty of gear pockets. External aluminum frame with adjustable torso length. Padded adjustable shoulder straps. Padded 2-layer waist belt. Sternum strap helps stabilize pack. Load lifter straps lets you adjust the angle which the pack rides, letting you direct more (or less) weight to the hips. Large main compartment with top panel loading and spindrift collar for upward stacking of contents. Hold open bar gives you easy access to top of pack. Sleeping bag compartment with separate access. Lash tabs for attaching extra gear; ice axe loop. Zippered stash pocket; zippered side pocket. Mesh water bottle pocket. Backpack is configured for a tent to be strapped to the outside, underneath the sleeping bag compartment. This pack is hydration compatible. Four side pockets; water bottle holder; hydration system compatible; ice axe loops. This pack is hydration compatible. Four side pockets; water bottle holder; hydration system compatible; ice axe loops."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Want a pack that typifies Dick Kelty's heritage of building nearly indestructible packs with plenty of gear-swallowing pockets? The Trekker 3950, although refined from the original design, is a timeless classic that remains simple, comfortable, and lightweight."

User Reviews

Trekker 3950
Reviewed by Tod, Nov 17, 2009

"This pack is comfortable and carries a lot of gear. What more can be said. This pack succeeds where it needs to. It does weigh five pounds, but with hip belt sizes on most packs being so large, I would guess that most people are carrying an extra five all of the time."

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Men's Trekker 3950
Reviewed by east_stingray, Apr 06, 2009

"The "experts" will mostly tell newer backpackers to get an internal for any number of reasons. This pack blows almost all of those reasons out of the water. I have spent whole weekends bushwhacking through tight underbrush, tree limbs, and thorns with only two major snag-ups."

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Men's Trekker 3950
Reviewed by B Cook, Jun 04, 2008

"I just got back from a 30-mile 3-day backpacking trip in the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan's UP. It was a great pack that held up perfect. I had plenty of space for all of my stuff and more than enough lashing space. It easily carried my clothes, food, tent, sleeping bag and also my sleeping pad."

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Men's Trekker 3950
Reviewed by Matt S, Mar 21, 2008

"I have had a Kelty 3950 since Summer 2006. I have since taken it on a weeklong trip to Isle Royale, many 3-5 day (20-30 mile) trips, and am currently training for our Spring 2008 trip with 70 lbs worth of dumbbells in the pack.

I love this pack."

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Men's Trekker 3950
Reviewed by Jon, Mar 08, 2006

"I've been backpacking since I was still in my mother's womb. I started using my own pack when I was around 6 years old, and have since been through a youth bag and a full size Coleman hand-me-down from my father. After two years in college, I decided it was about time for me to buy all of my own gear."

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Trekker 3950
Reviewed by RG, Dec 04, 2004

"I don't know if I'm really qualified to "review" a backpack, but I used to backpack a bit when I was a teen. I don't remember what pack I had, but it was an external frame, probably not too expensive (I remember that it was bright red). It worked, but I have to admit that I didn't give it much of a workout, just a few weekends on the AT."

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