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Mountainsmith Kinetic Recycled Waistpack

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A waistpack you can take anywhere—large enough for a short day hike, small enough for urban exploring.

Main pocket has a two-way zipper opening; inside is a padded zippered internal pocket for sunglasses and small items
Zippered front pocket is padded and fleece-lined to protect electronics or valuables from scratches
Both zippered pockets have access to headphone exit phone on top of bag
Dual side mesh pockets keep water bottles handy
Internal key fob keeps your keys from bouncing around in pack
Front of pack features Mountainsmith's famous yellow bungee cord for strapping on a jacket or hat
Two-inch webbing waistbelt with side wings wraps body for a snug fit

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Mountainsmith Kinetic Recycled Waistpack Customer Reviews

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Mountainsmith Kinetic Recycled Waistpack

4.3

(based on 8 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (7)
Easy to load (4)
Lightweight (4)
Highly adjustable (3)
Large capacity (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Day hikes (5)

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- Casual/ recreational (4)
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REVIEWS

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Sep

2008

(19 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great for Family outings

By Dr. Joe

from Hurst, Texas

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good padding
Large capacity
Lots of features
Very adjustable

Cons

No insulation for bottles
Straps lose adjustment

Best Uses

Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Mountainsmith Kinetic Recycled Waistpack:

I purchased this little bag for trips to the zoo, the beach and other hot outdoor activities. I found initially that the thing has deceptively cavernous capacity and sports several well thought features, such as padded sunglass holder and cord hole for your favorite MP3 player's headphones. The water bottle holders are handy, although you must use two hands for replacing your bottle. Construction and materials are all top shelf, and waist adjustment is a snap.
While the Kinetic is overall a fine waist pack, I eventually found something that would prove to be a source of irritation. You see, taking the belt adjustment in or letting it out is a breeze, TOO MUCH of a breeze. Picking the pack up by the buckles causes the straps to elongate all the way back out under the weight of the pack. I was forced to be VERY careful when taking the pack off or putting it back on, especially when loaded. I also found that sweat dampened my clothing under the pack. In the Kinetic's defense, I am a intense sweater by nature and lose buckets in the heat. I would have also liked to see insulated water bottle sleeves instead of the open mesh

Jun

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great medium size pack!

By liska22

from San Diego, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Large Capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes

Comments about Mountainsmith Kinetic Recycled Waistpack:

I was looking for a waist pack for longer day hikes. Comfortably fits 750ml camelbak bottles or 20oz gatorade, which many packs did not. The main pocket can hold a good amount of gear and the softly-lined smaller pocket is perfect for my camera, I can cut space and weight by losing the camera case. I'm a small frame female and it was comfortable all day. I can easily turn it around for pocket access while on the move. I have not used the outer bungee yet- I would like to put a lightweight parka there, but I'm not sure if it'll stay put.

Jun

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Just The Right Size for Fitness Walking

By mindbringer

from Loveland, Colorado

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Difficult To Adjust

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Neighborhood Fitness Walk

Comments about Mountainsmith Kinetic Recycled Waistpack:

I needed a waist pack for fitness walking around my neighboorhood good enough for carrying water, camera, snacks, phone, keys, etc. This holds two 20 oz. water bottles in snug mesh pockets. A review of the previous year's model said the pockets are so tight they crush the bottles, but this is not true. Very snug but no crushing. I suppose if you had flimsy plastic bottles, maybe, but today's aluminum BPA-free bottles work great. There are water-resistant flaps on zipper. I agree with Dr. Joe's review on the fact that the belt adjustment completely fails when picking it up and you have to adjust all over again while on your waist. Awkward a tad... But, once readjusted (needs to be each time used) then the comfort is great! I am happy with this purchase and got the exact same but previous year's version at half this price.

Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Belt problem

By Hiking person

from Northeast US

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Pros

Comfortable
Good padding
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Mountainsmith Kinetic Recycled Waistpack:

The previously mentioned problem with the belt slipping from how you adjust it was a much more annoying problem than anticipated. If you are not prepared to do something to fix it, I woudl suggest not getting this pack. I was mulling over a variety of solutions and decided to remove the buckle from my previous (broken) fanny pack and use that. It was narrower than the one that came with this pack and the webbing had to squish a little when threaded through. That was enough to keep it from slipping.

Jun

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great small pack

By fish-head

from Breckenridge, CO

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Best Uses

Fly fishing

Comments about Mountainsmith Kinetic Recycled Waistpack:

Great pack. I've had a Moutainsmith Day (Lumbar) pack I bought back in 1994 and it's still trucking today. I bought the kinetic for fly-fishing and have been very pleased. The volume is small enough that it snugs next to your back well without additional straps located on the pack, the benefit of which is you don't have a bunch of extra stuff hanging down that could tangle your line. Water bottle holders are pefect- snug enough that you won't eject a bottle but still workable with one hand (although a bit tough.) Also a good size for the dog park- large enough for keys / wallet / leash / treats / water for you.... all you need and nothing more. Two thumbs up!

Jun

2010

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Could be much better!

By Niamh Ultaigh

from Boston, MA

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Buckle closure
Needs shoulder strap
Water Bottle Pockets

Best Uses

Day Hikes

Comments about Mountainsmith Kinetic Recycled Waistpack:

This waistpack is well-made, generally. It has deceptively large loading pockets to its credit. However, the water bottle pockets are too shallow and the 16 oz bottles fall out. They should also be insulated. The waist strap gets loose w/wear. This pack could use a small "optional" put on/take off balanced should strap for carrying off trail and for easy accessibility. I like its potential to be excellent better than its actual performance in the field and off.

Jun

2010

4.0

Suspenders needed

By Petaluma Bill

from Petaluma, California

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Needs frequent adjustment
Needs suspenders

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes

Comments about Mountainsmith Kinetic Recycled Waistpack:

This is the perfect size pack for long day hikes. The water bottle pouches will hold my 1 liter bottles; but they need small bungees to make sure they don't fall out.
Got a little belly? With the amount of water I carry, I need suspenders to hold the pack up where I want it.
The waist and other adjustments do need readjusting when you take the pack off. Easy enough.
Room enough in the main pocket for a light jacket, a little food, and first-aid and emergency supplies in addition to extra water.

Oct

2009

4.0

nice size pack

By mikewa57

from Mt. Pleasant, MI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Light Loads

Comments about Mountainsmith Kinetic Recycled Waistpack:

I bought the pack to go to a concert. There was a chance of rain and I was able to put my rain coat,camera, and binoculars in the larger compartment. It held a 1/2 liter water bottle fine. Used the bungee to hold a small umbrella and it stayed in place with no problems. The buckle is a problem as previous reviews have stated but it's easy to adust.I also think if you play around with the elastic straps for the extra belt webbing you might be able to stop the buckle from moving. I'm also thinking of trying the waistpack for cross country skiing and short day hikes. The construction is good and well designed. Would not hesitate to buy it again.