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If you want to carry large loads in comfort on multi-day excursions while also maintaining optimal organization, the Kelty Red Cloud Internal Frame Back Pack is a good choice. Take off from base camp, with a water bottle, camera, binoculars, and a snack with the top-lid convertible fanny back. Enjoy comfort and stability regardless of your body type with this fully-adjustable pack. Extra padding on the waistbelt, the back panel, and the shoulder straps will serve you well on long hikes.As backpackers know, good weight distribution, stability, and a proper fit are the keys to carrying heavy loads in comfort. The Red Cloud is fully adjustable and fits torsos from 16 to 22 inches. The sternum strap, load-lifter straps, and belt stabilizers provide balance and even weight distribution, while the pulley-like Scherer Cinch allows you to tighten the waist belt securely without straining. The Scherer Cinch actually doubles your tightening force. The load is supported with a high-density polyurethane (HDPE) frame sheet and twin aluminum stays that also protect your back from bulky items inside the pack. The side and vertical compression straps tighten the load down and improve overall stability.
The Kelty Red Tail Backpack boasts ample room for multi-day recreational backpacking, and with the multiple pockets and access points, everything you need is organized and in easy reach. The large main compartment is top-loading and has a port-hole for easy access to the bulk of your gear. The main compartment also holds a hydration reservoir with tube ports to accommodate most hydration systems. The sleeping bag compartment is zipper-accessed from the outside and separated from the main compartment with an internal zip-out divider. With two expandable mesh water bottle pockets, two zippered side pockets, and a large front pocket with an organizer, it’s easy to keep essentials handy. A zippered stash pocket, fleece lined optics pocket that will keep your glasses from being scratched, and a security pocket allow you to stow your valuables safely. Finally, the top lid converts into a fanny pack so that you can make light-weight escapes from base camp with just a few essential items.
Use the Red Cloud in any weather conditions. The pack is constructed of durable, abrasion-resistant nylon micro ripstop and reinforced with nylon Kodra. The spindrift collar over main compartment seals out rain or snow, and the breathable back panel and lumbar pad maintain carrying comfort even in the heat. The daisy chain, ice-axe loop and lash tabs allow you to strap on any extras you may need. This backpack is an exceptional combination of comfort, value, and utility.