Posts Tagged ‘Kelty Backpacks’

Kelty Cabana Three Season Tent

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Kelty Cabana Three Season Tent




In the early 1950’s, Dick Kelty made backpacks for his friends in the Sierra Club. Time and experience proved that hiking was more pleasurable when the hiker could carry heavy loads without shoulder pain. This was accomplished with Kelty’s ideas of a hipbelt and light weight aluminum frames. A few of Kelty’s popular items are backpacks, adjustable poles, rain covers for backpacks, camp pillows, fanny packs, a carport tent or shelter, Thermolite Quallo sleeping bags,and chuckwagon dog packs.

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Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Person Tent Ruby Tan

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Kelty Grand Mesa 2 Person Tent Ruby Tan




In the early 1950’s, Dick Kelty made backpacks for his friends in the Sierra Club. Time and experience proved that hiking was more pleasurable when the hiker could carry heavy loads without shoulder pain. This was accomplished with Kelty’s ideas of a hipbelt and light weight aluminum frames. A few of Kelty’s popular items are backpacks, adjustable poles, rain covers for backpacks, camp pillows, fanny packs, a carport tent or shelter, Thermolite Quallo sleeping bags,and chuckwagon dog packs.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars A steal for a backpacking tent!
I wanted a light weight backpacking tent that would be easy to set up, and work as a 3-season tent. I took it out last weekend in the rain and it held like a champ (set up on top of a tarp…the soil in the area was rocky). The doors are easy to zip and unzip without snagging, the ceiling loop is perfect for a flashlight or mini lantern. The little vent allows a peek outside when the rainfly is on.

It is a bit snug side to side….I can sit in the middle, stretch out my arms and touch both sides, but there was room at the end for my pack (I’m 5′7″) and sitting up I had plenty of head room.

I only wish the pockets were at the other end as I like to sleep with my feet to the door, and the pockets were too far down to stash my chapstick and meds. But no biggie!

Love this tent, would buy it again. If you want more space, move up to the 3-person model. :)

5 Stars Awsome tent!!
My first tent and while Im aware that there are better tents out there Im very happy with it. The first night I used it it rained all night long, and not a drop of water inside it! Its easy for 1 person to set up and take down.

The vestibule area is small and I only kept me and my sons shoes underneath. I dont see how a pack would fit underneath it real well. Also, I am about 5′10″ and I stretch from the top to the bottom. On warm, humid, still nights expect to wake up with some condensation on the inside of the tent, especially if the bags are up against the walls.

Overall, Im very pleased and would recommend this to anyone my size or smaller.

5 Stars loved this tent!
I was very impressed by this tent! The cost is amazing when you look at comparable tents, and set up was a snap.

3 Stars good basic tent
Tent worked well on a two week trip. It is easy to setup and light enough to pack. I used it for a large one person tent and shared it on two nights. Just large enough for two but the vestibule is small. Spikes are soft and bend too easily, you will have to replace them. I like the front entry. A little condensation on one warm night but otherwise ok. I wish the fly flap could tie back without unhooking the front spike, and that the vestibule was a little larger. Newer design tents have more features but this is a good basic tent for a good deal.

5 Stars Great tent
This has been an amazing tent. I am a student archeaologist and have been living in it for the last two weeks. This has involved three storms…last night being the worst with winds gusting at 70-90 miles per hour. There were a few times when it did fold down on me, do to the wind, but each time it sprung right back up. Because it did drop down a couple of times I did get a little water through the small back window. But, not enough to really matter. It was extremely easy to set up and to stake….though I agree with other reviews that those will need to be replaced at some point. It can feel a little cramped…but I have it to sleep in, not to play or entertain in. I can not recommend this tent enough.

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Kelty K I D S FC 2 0 Frame Child Carrier

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Kelty K I D S FC 2 0 Frame Child Carrier




Ideal for day hikes, weekend camping trips, walks in the park, and strolls around town, the FC 2.0 Frame Child Carrier from Kelty is an essential for any new parent. Features include a five-point child harness, an auto-deploy kickstand, a padded child cockpit (that’s removable and washable), and a convenient zip-off diaper bag with shoulder straps. The FC 2.0’s harness is easy to adjust for perfect fit and comfortable weight distribution with its curved shoulder straps, padded backpanel, waist belt storage pocket, load-lifter straps, and sternum strap. Constructed with a lightweight aluminum frame and 600D poly/brushed nylon fabric, the FC 2.0 is a solid pack that will last for years.

Specifications:

  • Torso Fit Range: 12 inches/30.5cm to 20 inches/50 cm
  • Weight: 7 pounds/3.2 kg
  • Maximum Load Weight: 50 pounds/22.6 kg
  • Length: 19 inches/48.5 cm
  • Width: 15 inches/38 cm
  • Height: 30 inches/76 cm
  • Volume: 1,100 cubic inches/ 18 Liters
  • Body fabric: 600D poly / brushed nylon

Safety Features:

  • Auto-deploy kickstand
  • Five-point, adjustable harness
  • No-Pinch Hinges

Suspension Features:

  • Sliding backpanel torso-length adjustment
  • Two-layer, padded and contoured waistbelt
  • Curved, padded shoulder straps
  • Padded backpanel
  • Waist belt storage pocket
  • Load-lifter straps
  • Sternum strap
  • Scherer Cinch waistbelt system

Carrier Features:

  • Under-seat storage
  • Padded, adjustable-height seat
  • Toy loops
  • Carry/lift handles
  • 50-pound weight limit
  • Removable, washable cockpit pad
  • Zip-off diaper bag with shoulder straps
  • Lightweight aluminum frame
  • 3M reflective tape

About Kelty
In 1952, Dick Kelty started making backpacks out of his garage for his grateful friends. As he welded aluminum tubes into frames, his wife Nena sewed, cut, and fitted the pack bags. These packs revolutionized backpacking, implementing Kelty’s ideas of a hipbelt and lighter aluminum frames. Soon, Kelty and his friends were easily able to extend their wilderness adventures. Today, Kelty’s commitment to the outdoors is strong than ever. Including award-winning backpacks and child carriers, strong tents, and cozy sleeping bags, Kelty’s equipment adds comfort to your outdoor adventure.

Based in Boulder, Colorado, the company uses the natural backdrop of the Rocky Mountains to test, create, and continually innovate within their diverse outdoor product families of Apex, Backcountry, Trail, Basecamp and KIDS gear. Kelty combines the best in new technology with a healthy dose of common sense to create exceptionally made, affordably priced outdoor products.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great Product!!
I bought this for my husband for Fathers Day and this works out wonderful for our 7 mos old!! He loves being up high with his daddy! Very easy to use. Security straps are all in the right places and our lil one is very secure!

5 Stars Great investment
We purchased this for a long weekend of walking around zoos and museums. Best thing we’ve bought so far. Our boy is big, 30lbs and only 14 months. My wife carried him around all day at the zoo in our kelty and she was as comfortable as he was..he…who fell asleep at the end of the trip in kelty. Great investment, so glad we bought it. Since it holds up to 50lbs, we’ll be able to use it for months to come.

5 Stars Great pack
This is a great backpack carrier. It is safe, easy to use, and comfortable for the parent and the baby. Our son loves to go in it. He prefers this to the front pack carrier. It’s great for both short and long hikes. Our only complaint is the hood does not provide adequate protection against the sun from the sides. It protects great from overhead sun, but otherwise you have to add sun protection on the sides. But I have not seen any of the packs that have this protection. Otherwise I would highly recommend it.

5 Stars We love this!
We take our daughter everywhere in this, the stroller has become a cat bed! It’s really comfortable to carry her no matter how long we walk. It’s great for hiking, walking the dog and trips to the zoo! It also has a lot of storage pockets that are really handy. This carrier is just great!

4 Stars Comfortable and Convenient
This is a great carrier. Lots of storage and comfortable fit for my 6′4″ husband. We haven’t used it very much but it seems sturdier than the other carrier we have (Chicco). Very happy with this purchase.

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Kelty Gunnison 4 4 1 Footprint

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Kelty Gunnison 4 4 1 Footprint




In the early 1950’s, Dick Kelty made backpacks for his friends in the Sierra Club. Time and experience proved that hiking was more pleasurable when the hiker could carry heavy loads without shoulder pain. This was accomplished with Kelty’s ideas of a hipbelt and light weight aluminum frames. A few of Kelty’s popular items are backpacks, adjustable poles, rain covers for backpacks, camp pillows, fanny packs, a carport tent or shelter, Thermolite Quallo sleeping bags,and chuckwagon dog packs.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Gunnison 4 and 4.1 do not use the same footprint
Not sure why I see it online so much as if it is the same model, but there are separate footprints for these tents.

3 Stars Too Small
Quality fine but seems quite small, almost as if for the 2.1. It was sealed in the package and I know that it shouldn’t stick past the edges, but I wonder. Either way not really worth the trouble of a return.

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Kelty Staff Tarp Pole

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Kelty Staff Tarp Pole




In the early 1950’s, Dick Kelty made backpacks for his friends in the Sierra Club. Time and experience proved that hiking was more pleasurable when the hiker could carry heavy loads without shoulder pain. This was accomplished with Kelty’s ideas of a hipbelt and light weight aluminum frames. A few of Kelty’s popular items are backpacks, adjustable poles, rain covers for backpacks, camp pillows, fanny packs, a carport tent or shelter, Thermolite Quallo sleeping bags,and chuckwagon dog packs.

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