Kelty Coyote 60-105 Liter Internal Frame Backpack – Hiking, Backpacking, Travel, Hydration Compatible, Fully Adjustable (65L / Dark Olive)

If you see yourself as an elitist, and looking for one of those cute little ultra light packs, you can stop reading here. If you are interested in a less expensive, (while NOT cheap) backpack built to carry a load comfortably, and to take the use and abuse, this might be the pack for you. It is relatively heavy, weighing in at just over four pounds. However, in my humble opinion, the ability of a pack to handle a heavy load comfortably, be able to take abuse, in an abusive environment, is directly correlated to its’ build and weight. Tons of easily accessible storage space, with access to the main compartment from the top, or the wide zippered access on the bottom. This pack does not have the mesh pockets designed for water bottles, but the side pockets are big enough for litre size Algene bottles. I don’t believe the zippers are YKK, but they are good zippers, and easy to use while wearing gloves. For winter hiking and snow camping, my load-out is typically between 30-32 pounds, (13.6kg-14.5kg). I’m male, 5’9″, 185-190 pounds. With the thick shoulder strap and waist belt padding, and the back suspension, this pack has been really comfortable at that weight, and does not sway against your back or shoulders. My experience with this pack has been gained in the Colorado and Wyoming mountains. It does not come with a rain cover, something I feel Kelty is dropping the ball on. Minor complaint however, one I easily fixed by ordering a cover from Kelty. Easily adjustable for your desired size. Be safe! Happy trails!!