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Kelty Red Cloud 5600 Pack

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This dual-access, long-haul pack nicely balances comfort, features and value.

Combination front-panel and top loading provides complete access to all corners of pack
Bottom sleeping-pad straps and a zipper-accessed sleeping bag compartment with an internal zip-out divider
Suspension system's curved, padded, 2-layer shoulder straps adjust vertically for a custom fit
Contoured, 3-layer ISO waistbelt's foam padding evens out pressure against hips to provide comfortable load support
Sternum strap, load-lifter straps and belt stabilizers help balance the load; pulley-like Scherer Cinch™ doubles hipbelt tightening force
Removable, floating top pocket converts to a waistpack for forays away from base camp
Two zippered side pockets, 2 mesh water bottle pockets and a large front pocket with organizer keep essentials handy
Zippered stash pocket, security pocket and a fleece-lined optics pocket provide storage for valuables
Daisy chain, ice-axe loop and lash tabs let you strap on extras to the outside of the pack
Spindrift collar cinches down over the main compartment to seal out rain or snow
Main compartment holds a hydration reservoir and features tube ports on lid (reservoir sold separately)
High-density polyurethane (HDPE) framesheet and twin aluminum stays provide load support and prevent bulky items from poking into your back
Side and vertical compression straps secure and stabilize the load
Lumbar pad and breathable back panel increase your carrying comfort
Made from lightweight, durable 600-denier polyester Kodra®, 500-denier nylon Kodra and 420-denier nylon micro ripstop

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Kelty Red Cloud 5600 Pack Customer Reviews

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Kelty Red Cloud 5600 Pack

4.4

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to load (8)
Highly adjustable (8)
Large capacity (8)
Comfortable (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Heavy loads (7)
Extended trips (6)
Day hikes (3)
Travel (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (6), Casual/ recreational (5)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Oct

2007

4.0

Good for all kinds of trips

By luv2camp

from St.Louis, MO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes

Comments about Kelty Red Cloud 5600 Pack:

A good backpack that can hold a lot and good exterior pockets for things you would need during the day. I am a Boy Scout and have used this pack for weekend trips and it works fine.

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Oct

2007

4.0

A lot of bang for the buck

By cbHoo

from Ohio

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about Kelty Red Cloud 5600 Pack:

I got my Red Cloud 4 years ago when my oldest son joined Boy Scouts. I have used on many monthly campouts and you can really pack it with unnecessary junk! Over the past year I have gone on several backpacking trips ranging from 2-6 days. While I had not been backpacking in a few years, I had spent 3 summers backpacking all over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains as a teen, and have since hiked portions of the AT. This pack is so much more comfortable and adjustable than my old equipment. And while Kelty may not be the innovation leader any more, it still makes quality gear.

This pack has more exterior pockets than most, and I like them for stuffing items you may want to get to during the day, as well as to keep things like fuel separate from my clothes, food, etc. Also like the lower sleeping bag access so that I don't have to unpack my pack to get to my sleeping bag. This makes the pack easy to pack and balance. There is lots of adjustability in the shoulder and hip straps. It is also easy to adjust the back pad for your torso size. All of this improves the pack's fit and comfort on the trail.

As far as the comments about the pack being heavy, I believe it could be a little lighter. But with that said, I think it compares favorably with comparably sized (volume) packs from the other big names. You really get a quality pack for a good price.

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Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great pack!

By Harry Thunderer

from Colorado

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Not Enough Pockets

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about Kelty Red Cloud 5600 Pack:

I jam all my camping gear in this pack, whether its car camping or backpacking, sleeping bag, tent, cooking stuff, stove, etc. Works great. I wore a hole in the top pocket cuz my titanium cookware came undone, but it patched up well with a tent repair kit & rubber cement. Its very durable and very comfortable. It isn't the lightest pack around, but it doesn't matter when you jam it full of stuff!!

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Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

More space and pockets than a kangaroo

By HikenHank

from Greenbelt, MD

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

holds too much

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about Kelty Red Cloud 5600 Pack:

I have used the Red Cloud for 5-7 day hikes in Yellowstone and the surrounding area. This pack can hold everything - two big side pockets, front access to the main pack, a huge lid. It weighs in at about 6 lbs empty so it is a little hefty from the get-go, but this Kelty is hard to beat for value and comfort for a pack that can hold 50+ lbs and still be comfortable to hump down the trail!

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Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Lots of space

By the GUY

from Bloomington, MN

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy
Hip belt

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Travel

Comments about Kelty Red Cloud 5600 Pack:

To big for some, I like the option to pack a full load. Could use a better hip belt system, maybe with pockets.

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Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Most Bang for your Buck!

By Maverick

from Detroit, MI

About Me Avid Adventurer, Student

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Travel
Wet Weather

Comments about Kelty Red Cloud 5600 Pack:

I Have been on several extended Hikes such as Denali and Isle Royal and this pack has yet to let me down. Rugged constuction and fit has the quality of a pack with twice the price. Pockets are simple and useful. While it may not be as light as the expensive packs, the capability is matched.

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Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Bang for the Buck

By Erik in Boulder

from Boulder, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads

Comments about Kelty Red Cloud 5600 Pack:

I have used the Kelty Red Cloud since I started backpacking and have never been disappointed. The pack holds up well to heavy loads, and has enough adjustment points to create a custom fit for just about anyone. Features like the dual access points to the main interior compartment, the daisy chain loops down the back, a detachable hip pack and a good number of pockets gives this pack most everything much more expensive packs offer.

My only real complaint is the sternum strap which is the least adjustable component on the pack. Other than that this is an excellent pack for the price. The cost to functionality ratio is better than any others I have seen on the market.

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Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Pack

By geo_sarah

from Buffalo, NY

About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Field Geologist, Student

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Travel

Comments about Kelty Red Cloud 5600 Pack:

This was a great purchase. The bag fits great (I'm 5'8'', female) and I can carry around 60-70 pounds surprisingly easily. I especially like the removable waist pack and sleeping bag compartment. I use it both for camping and traveling.

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