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Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack

Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack

Item # 751989
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Kelty® Coyote is built for short backpacking trips where comfort and value are a priority!

  • Combination top- and panel-loading design for complete access to all corners of pack
  • Adjustable suspension system with curved, two-layer padded shoulder straps and a two-layer padded hipbelt comfortably distribute the load
  • Sternum strap, load-lifter straps and belt stabilizers help balance the load; Scherer Cinch™ pulley-like system doubles hipbelt tightening force
  • Removable, floating top pocket converts to a waistpack for day hikes or forays from base camp
  • Two zippered side pockets, two mesh water bottle pockets and a large front pocket with organizer keep essentials handy and help you keep track of gear
  • Zippered stash pocket, security pocket and a fleece-lined optics pocket keep your valuables stowed away securely
  • Daisy chain, ice axe loop and lash tabs let you strap extras onto the outside of the pack
  • Spindrift collar cinches down over the main compartment to seal out the weather
  • Main compartment holds a hydration reservoir and features tube ports on lid (reservoir sold separately)
  • High-density polyurethane (HDPE) framesheet and twin aluminum stays protect your back from bulky or pointy items while supporting heavy loads
  • Side and vertical compression straps secure and stabilize the load
  • Lumbar pad and breathable backpanel 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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Item 751989

Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack Specs

Specification

Description

GenderUnisex
Frame typeInternal
Approximate volume4,900 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric80 liters
Average weight5 lbs. 6 oz.
Average weight - metric2.4 kilograms
Adjustable torsoYes
Fits torso16 - 22 inches
Fits waist/hips30 - 50 inches
MaterialNylon/polyester
Frame materialHDPE/aluminum
Number of stays2
Number of pockets4 + main compartment
Access / LoadingTop/front
Sleeping bag compartmentNo

Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack Customer Reviews

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Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack
 
4.3

(based on 32 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (30)
  • Highly adjustable (25)
  • Large capacity (24)
  • Easy to load (23)
  • Lightweight (12)

Cons

  • Heavy (8)
  • Difficult to load (4)

Best Uses

  • Extended hikes (31)
  • Heavy loads (21)
  • Light loads (15)
  • Travel (14)
  • Day hikes (7)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Avid adventurer (17), Casual adventurer (16), Student (8)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist (8)

Reviewed by 32 customers

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Dec

26

2007

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Short trips? Great for long trips too!

By The Eagle Scout

from Pleasanton, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Easy to clean
  • Easy To Load
  • Good Padding
  • Highly Adjustable
  • Large Capacity

Cons

  • Heavy
  • No interior space divider

Best Uses

  • Extended Hikes
  • Philmont Scout Ranch
  • Travel

Comments about Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack:

I took this pack on multiple day hikes as well as on a 80 mile trek through the Rockies in Philmont NM. The pack performed wonderfully, and was simply a joy to use. The detachable top compartment is actually comfortable to wear for side-hikes, even with a raincoat, small amount of gear, and 2 liters of water! I definitely recommend it for extended backpacking trips--we were on the trail for 10 days and I never ran out of room!

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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Mar

1

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Very comfortable pack

By kitcarson61

from Jackson, California

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easily organized
  • Easy To Load
  • Good Padding
  • Highly Adjustable
  • Large Capacity

Cons

  • Bulky
  • Heavy
  • Poor venting around back

Best Uses

  • Extended Hikes
  • Heavy Loads

Comments about Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack:

I rarely use mine any more as I've almost become a "gram weinie" over the past few years since retiring as a Scout leader and wouldn't dream of carrying more than twenty pounds for four days any more, but I've got to say that when I was being forced to carry two of everything just because... Well, the Coyote was well up to the challenge of carrying over 60 pound loads at least as comfortably as any pack could. Sure, my knees and hips and feet would ache at the end of the trail and my back would be soaked with sweat, but my back and shoulders would be OK. The pack itself barely showed any of the abuse I put it through. The seams held without tearing despite overpacking and the the fabric seemed almost abrasion proof agains the granite of the high Sierras.
I highly recommend this pack to anyone starting out in backpacking or anyone on an extended trip of a week or more without resupply. And, if 4700+ ci of pack space isn't enough, YOU'RE PACKING TOO MUCH!!! Lighten up.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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Nov

23

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Amazing Pack!

By Delphinian

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Good Padding
  • Highly Adjustable
  • Large Capacity

Cons

  • Heavy

Best Uses

  • Day Hikes
  • Extended Hikes
  • Heavy Loads
  • Light Loads
  • Travel
  • Wet Weather

Comments about Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack:

I used this pack for a 6-month, round-the-world trip which included a lot of multi-day, outdoor mini-excursions. This pack performed beautifully! It held up to every kind of abuse from plane travel to mountain wear-and-tear. I've had 20-80 lb. loads in the pack and it was always comfortable and distributed the load well.

It is more comfortable for smaller torsos. It has plenty of pockets including a padded one for sensitive gear.

Other considerations: Make sure you adjust it very carefully before using. It is very heavy, but as a former soldier, I prefer durability to lightweight and this pack can outlive anything.

  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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May

4

2008

(3 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Awesome

By Eagle scout 133

from carmel, california

About Me Professional Guide

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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Padding
  • Highly Adjustable
  • Large Capacity

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Extended Hikes
    • Travel

    Comments about Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack:

    I took this pack to philmont and it worked great!

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Minimalist

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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    Dec

    22

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Killer

    By Curlyman

    from Sonoma, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Load
    • Good Padding
    • Highly Adjustable
    • Large Capacity
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Extended Hikes
      • Heavy Loads
      • Travel

      Comments about Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack:

      Great pack, but it would be nice if the side pockets were zipper instead of velcro.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      20

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Good Starter Pack

      By Rand Om

      from Marysville, WA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Large Capacity
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Bulky

      Best Uses

      • Day Hikes
      • Extended Hikes
      • Heavy Loads
      • Light Loads

      Comments about Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack:

      Took this product on the trail at Philmont, NM. Added 50+ pounds of gear and hiked for 11 days. It performed well. The straps that held down the top, extend to the bottom of the pack. That made it tough to adjust the pack straight up and down when extended fully out (which it was most of the time). If you need a good pack for a recreational teenager- this is it.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      25

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Perfect size and great feel

      By Pace007

      from Mill Valley, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy to adjust
      • Easy To Load
      • Good Padding
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • No built in duck cover

      Best Uses

      • Extended Hikes
      • Heavy Loads
      • Travel
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack:

      Went on 7 day hike covering 15-17 miles a day and have no major complaints. There is no built in duck cover so if you are going into heavy rain you might want to invest in one. The price was amazing for such a solid pack. I will have this pack for a long time.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Pack for Average Hiker

      By Gear Hog

      from Beverly, MA

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Easy To Load
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Lots of pockets

      Cons

      • None yet

      Best Uses

      • Extended Hikes
      • Light Loads

      Comments about Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack:

      Great pack for 2-4 days. The water bottle holders are massive and easily hold a 1 liter bottle. Lots of pockets and the front U shaped zipper is great for getting to gear. Here are the negatives: Not enoght external lashing points, the hip pads aren't thick enough to support more than a 45 pound load, and my back tended to get wet form sweat. But overall it is a great pack for the money.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      24

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Good pack for the money

      By trailweathered

      from All over the American west.

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Load
      • Large Capacity

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Extended Hikes
      • Heavy Loads

      Comments about Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack:

      I'm a field biologist. I bought this pack for field work primarily because it was "cheap" and large. I have to carry a lot of stuff for work, plus food, water and shelter. Field work really takes a toll on gear but this pack has held up well. I wish it had a hip pocket. That would be useful to store field notes or a small camera. The hip belt is comfortable and very sturdy, which is essential on a pack this large. This would be a good all around pack if you're on a budget or taking an extended trip. I would recommend this pack to a friend.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      20

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      A lot of pack for a little money!

      By FireLT

      from Colorado

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Padding
      • Highly Adjustable

      Cons

      • Limited tiedown options

      Best Uses

      • Extended Hikes
      • Heavy Loads
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about Kelty Coyote 4900 Pack:

      Great pack for the money. Perfect for 2-3 night trips. My only complaint is limited anchor points to secure equipment to the exterior.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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