Kelty Trekker

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Description

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

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From Massey's:
"Size Reg Dimensions 32" x 24" x 13" Weight 5 lb 3 oz Volume 3950 in3 Torso Fit Range 16.00" - 22.00" Material Nylon Kodra & Pack Cloth Frame External Packbag Features Lash tabs Ice axe loop(s) Hold open bar Zippered stash pocket Large front pocket Top panel loading Zippered side pockets Hydration compatible Mesh water bottle pockets Internal load pocket Spindrift collar Sleeping bag compartment Suspension Features Belt stabilizers Padded shoulder straps Adjustable suspension Sternum strap Load-lifter straps Padded 2-layer waistbelt Scherer cinch"

From Backcountry.com:
"The time-honored Kelty Trekker External Frame Backpack sports a simple, traditional design just like Dick Kelty originally intended. The Trekker is the Backpacking pack that started it all for Kelty. The basic design has stayed the same over the years, but Kelty continues to add innovative features like hydration compatibility to this staple backpacking pack. The bulk of the pack hovers off the back to help keep you cool only the remarkably breathable sprung mesh backpanel touches the body ensuring ample air flow between the pack and the user this is one of the best qualities of an external frame pack."

User Reviews

Men's Trekker
Reviewed by Byron, Dec 07, 2007

"I !love! my Kelty Trekker. I don't get a lot of people agreeing with me, but I dislike internal frame packs. I lash all kinds of stuff to this frame and hike away happy. I am 6'2" and have an athletic build and I can put more than I can carry in here."

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Unisex Trekker
Reviewed by Dan, Jul 26, 2007

"I bought this backpack about 6 years ago and it has served me very well on about 18-20 1-2 night backpacking trips, most of which involved some significant up- and down-hill mountain hiking (I live in Washington state) in Cascade and Olympic rain forest, Eastern Washington hot sun, beach excursions, and winter snowshoe backpacking on Mt Rainier (snow)."

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Boys' Trekker
Reviewed by Chickasaw, Nov 12, 2006

"My 11-year-old son hiked 17 miles with this pack on, his first backpacking overnight trip. He is on the short end of the pack fitting his torso, but is chunky around the waist so the waist strap fit fine once we adjusted it down a bunch. We found the exterior pockets to be very handy for bottle, shovel, other trail gear, and loved the load adjustment straps."

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Trekker
Reviewed by Jersey Big Foot, Jun 12, 2002

"We bought this pack approx a year ago for our son to go to the Philmont Scout Ranch. To this point we are extremely happy with the quality of the pack. It is easy to adjust and very comforable to wear. We especally like the hip belt buckle adjustment and the load lifter straps."

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Trekker
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Apr 30, 2000

"It has served me well. I have had it for 4 years. I'm only 15, just last week I did 20 miles, I didn't have any problems with it, I never have. Now I am looking into internal packs specificly the Lowe Alpine Australis 70. I think it is a great pack for beginners, but if i were you I would get an internal frame."

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Trekker
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Mar 16, 2000

"I don't understand why people criticize externals for being cumbersome and awkward. . WHERE are they trying to hike? A cave? The crawlspace under their house? Do they just have NO balance at all? My strategy is light and fast. I hiked 16 miles a day for 4 days with just under 40 lbs in this pack (Georgia AT), wearing a pair of Adidas and a pair of ankle socks."

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Trekker
Reviewed by Jim, Feb 16, 1999

"I used this pack to hike the VT. Long Trail (268 mi. ). I have few complaints once I got the proper size hip belt. It carried my load well and was very comfortable. It has held up well with little signs of wear despite all I put it through.

My only complaint was that the side pockets could have been larger."

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Trekker
Reviewed by Chris Beauvais, Dec 31, 1997

"I admit it. . . I was searching for a bargain while buying this pack. . . and I'm paying for it. First off, the pack is almost impossible to tune in to the right size. . . it seemed like I had to stop every few miles on the appalachian trail to screw around with the frame."

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