Kelty Yukon 2900

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The Yukon 2900 is an external frame backpack made by Kelty. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Altrec Outdoors:
"The Yukon 2900 is popular with scouts, and it's the perfect transitional pack when junior sizes are too small and adult sizes are still too large. It's designed for shorter torso lengths."

From REI:
"Perfect for scouts, young teens and adults with short torsos, the Kelty Yukon 2900 pack is designed with an adjustable suspension that grows with young hikers. Ventilated back panel, hipbelt and shoulder straps help keep you cool and comfortable while evenly distributing the load. Dual-density foam in hipbelt and shoulder straps provide cushioned comfort for the long haul. Belt stabilizers and adjustable sternum strap help stabilize the load. Pulleylike Scherer Cinch™ system allows you to easily personalize the hipbelt's fit. Sized just right for weekend backpacking adventures, the Kelty Yukon 2900 features a top-loading main compartment and separate sleeping bag compartment with heavy-duty zipper. Hydration sleeve holds up to a 3-liter reservoir (sold separately); daisy chain, water-bottle pocket and 6 zippered pockets help you organize your gear. Tough, 600-denier ripstop and oxford polyester pack fabric stands up to years of outdoor adventures."

From Ramsey Outdoor:
"The Yukon 2900 is popular with scouts, and it?s the perfect transitional pack when junior sizes are too small and adult sizes are still too large. It?s designed for shorter torso lengths."

From EMS:
"The Kelty? Yukon 2900 is popular with scouts and young teens, and it's the perfect transitional pack when junior sizes are too small and adult sizes are still too large. External frame design. 2900 cubic inch internal volume is suplemented by excellent external carrying capacity. 600d poly ripstop and 600d polyester oxford body fabric is very durable. Adjustable suspension lets you shorten or extend the torso length of the pack. Ventilating waist belt, backpanel, and shoulder straps. Sternum strap, belt stabilizers, and dual density foam waist belt. Internal reservoir sleeve accommodates a hydration bladder (bladder not included). Top loading accessibility. Separate sleeping bag compartment. Hold-open bar keeps the main compartment open as you organize gear. Large front pocket and zippered side pockets. Mesh water bottle pocket. Daisy chain, ice-axe loop and lash tabs for attaching extra gear."

User Reviews

Yukon 2900
Reviewed by Sparky Bucher, Sep 20, 2009

"I hiked the first 500 or so miles of the Appalachian Trail five years ago with this pack. I loved its comfort after a lady hiker showed me how to adjust the frame so that the weight was on the belt and not the shoulders (that occurred two days out of Damascus, Va."

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