User Review: Kelty Trekker

Kelty Trekker
Above: The current Trekker, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed December 7, 2007 by Byron

Rating:
Size: 3950
Number of Pockets: 6
Max. Load Carried: 70 lbs
Height of Owner: 6' 2"

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.

Heres what I can fit in this bag for a solo trip. Two top outside pockets are perfect fit for nalgene 1 liters, plus a little outside pocket has a small camera, journal, and pencil. In the main area I have a knife, small axe, shovel, rope, clothes, food, and rain gear on top.

The back pocket carries simple toiletries, spork, and flashlight. Lower outside pockets have 1st aid kit, emergency gear, and spare light and batteries. Lower compartment has stove, water filter, towel, folding camp stool, cooking gear, and fire starters. Then I tie on my tent, bag, and therm-a-rest.

So that's it, one Kelty Trekker holds an arsenal of backcountry gear, 3 changes of clothes, and ~5 days of food. All this and there's still some room. Some packs are bigger, but this one weighs in around 70 lbs. fully loaded, why go bigger?

I would recommend this to anyone who has a wider frame and can haul a heavier pack.

I'll also say that the bag is amazingly light empty and has proven to be very durable under some pretty heavy use.

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