Kelty Women's Redwing 40 Internal Frame Pack

I recently got one of these in Heather for my wife, who is 5'3" and is not interested in carrying a big, heavy load on her back (that's my job). I got it for day hikes and overnighters at the local national forest; I carry the big stuff and she basically just carries her own stuff. This one fits that bill perfectly.

The pack is well constructed. Materials are not bombproof military grade but will definitely take a beating. Stitching all seems GTG, zippers all work fine. Lots of pockets and compartments for customization of the load. Has an internal frame sheet and an aluminum stay as a well padded and easily adjustable belt to help manage the load. The mesh pockets will not take a 1L Nalgene, but a 16 oz one fits there fine, and there is a hydration sleeve in the main compartment with a slot for tube access. Nice long zipper pulls and ample compression capabilities.

The women's version fit her torso perfectly. She was also pleasantly surprised by the pack's appearance; it's definitely a "girly" pack. Her pink Nalgene makes for a nice accent... Being a Kelty the suspension is very good and (she tells me) it's a comfy pack to wear. There is enough room in the main compartment to carry her essentials (sleep pad, light sleeping bag with liner, pillow, ladies' personals, some food and clothes for overnighter, and a hydration bladder), and that's about it exactly the way that both she and I want it. I carry everything else, and I didn't want something for her that we would be tempted to overload. I can manage the big load, she can't and still have a fun time doing it.

I was looking at comparable ladies' packs at REI and even took her down there to try some on. The ones she liked in this size range were all much more expensive. I saw this deal on Amazon and took the leap, and neither of us are disappointed. This is a great pack for this purpose and at this price.

I recently took an 8 day trip around Panama with this bag, and it was PERFECT. It has just enough pockets to organize my stuff without losing it, and I even had room left over for buying stuff (I packed VERY light, but was lacking nothing). The zipper covers can get in the way a bit, but you get used to them. It balances very well even for long walks, and was super-durable.

My boyfriend brought the 50 litre men's version, and he loves it so much it's all he uses for weekend trips at this point. I think he'd plan a trip just for the excuse to use this bag.

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I purchased this pack as an "all purpose" pack that wasn't so huge that I would look strange using it to carry my computer, or groceries on my bike but was large enough that I could weekend backpack with it. Its done great at what I got it for, and its very comfortable even on my small frame.

Cons:

Not enough dividers/pockets

To get into the zipper and main section you have to unbuckle the straps.

Pros:

Very comfortable

Lots of straps allow you to cinch down the main section so its small or huge

Tons of straps on the outside to daisy-chain gear

Separate section and hole to add a hydration pack

Well made

Overall if you need a pack for more than a weekend, this is not for you. If you are serious about a pack go see it in person and figure out how much you can fit in it before you decide what you'll need!

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My wife likes to take 3-5mi day hikes. She is always prepared for almost any emergency that could arise and the smaller packs that get used for school just aren't tough enough or have enough pockets and compartments to keep supplies separated and easy to get to. This pack is the perfect size for a long day hike and has plenty of places to store food and supplies. The pack is very tough and comfortable to carry. There are plenty of adjustments that allow for precise fitting. You could probably even do an overnighter with this pack if you had to. You would have to somehow strap a sleeping bag to it but I think it could be done. Not a long haul pack but perfect for those medium to long day hikes!

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I'm really happy with this pack. I use it as a school pack. You'd be surprised how much a laptop and a law book weigh. I have back problems and I got the pack for its beefy waist belt and various adjustments. The waist belt makes all the difference; it really takes the weight off your back and shoulders and the bendable metal back piece is a great adjustment to fit your unique back shape. Would highly recommend! And I got it here on Amazon for $35 dollars less than at REI.

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