User Review: Kelty Trekker

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

Reviewed December 31, 1997 by Chris Beauvais

Rating:
Design: external
Size: 3900 cu.in.
Number of Pockets: 5
Max. Load Carried: 55-60 lbs
Height of Owner: 5'10"
Price Paid: $99 (on sale)

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. The next problem that I had was slicing myself constantly on the stupid little clevis pins... I tore all three of my shirts on a week long hike on the AT. These might seem somewhat trivial but the next problem made life horrible... it sways like a ship in a hurricane. I almost fell off a cliff due to this... thanks again Andy. Anyways... this pack gets a big thumbs down!!!! I'm thinking of going internal... any suggestions on a pack with around 5000 cu in? (price is no longer a big issue)

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