Kelty Archive

Boy Meets Grouse!

Posted on April 24, 2010 | 1 Comment
This time the bird got really brave. It circled around us several times while I took more pictures
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MONSTER Packs: Osprey Argon 110 & Kelty Red Cloud 6650

Posted on February 5, 2010 | 2 Comments
For half the price, can the Kelty Red Cloud 6650 backpack beat the Osprey Argon 110?
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Reader Question: Summer Backpacks And Sleeping Bags

Posted on July 19, 2009 | No Comments
One piece of advice I would give to anyone looking to buy a pack: get one big enough. Yes, bigger packs are heavier and they tempt you to carry more, but there’s nothing more frustrating than not being able to fit what you need in or on your pack. The packs Tim G mentions are perfect for a real go-light backpacker, but I prefer something in the 80 to 90-liter (4,900-5500 cu. in) range for multi-night 3-season backpacking trips. In winter, there’s no such thing as a pack that’s “too big.”
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Reader Questions Answered

Posted on July 17, 2009 | No Comments
I especially love getting questions from readers. It’s even better when I can actually answer them . . .
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