Reviews & Ratings for Kelty Trekker 65 Pack — 4 reviews — Page 1

I am offering my opinion of the trekker pack based on two weekend trips into the bush in Queensland, Australia. I first started carrying Kelty packs in the last century, when I was a teen. Back then the hip belts were just thick canvass, and we did get raw!. Still, the frames and bags were great, and it was what was going at the time. After college, I worked for six years as an instructor at NOLS, which is based in Lander, Wyoming. (1977-1983) We used the Kelty frames, with specially designed bags. As an instructor, the loads were often close to 75 lbs, and 80 was exceeding my comfort range. The hip belts and back bands were very comfortable, and stayed adjusted throughout the day. Fast forward to 2015. I have not been a fan of internal frame packs for heavy loads, and so , I recently bought a new Kelty for hikes in Australia. I do not carry 75 lbs anymore- more like 50-55lbs, but I wanted the capacity that the frame with a top and bottom bag offer, as my partner cannot carry as much as I can. Kelty has changed its design to make the frame adjustable in length. ( it used to be three sizes) The back suspension netting is limited to its positioning by its design, as the cut outs have to accommodate the frame pin, and does not sit high enough on the shoulder blades. The straps used for tensioning the the back band slip over time, and are a challenge to draw tight enough in the first place. They have changed the way the bag is attached to the frame. There used to be one wire that...
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Awesome pack. No regrets.
Very satisfied customer.

Don't fall into the trap getting a frameless pack for summer. A real, quality Hilty Trekker allows air to circulate keeping you much cooler. Best decision I've made was to pick a Trekker 65.

great pack for camps with water, on a week trip, without water 3-4 day trip. everything works, now, but i hope it works forever, as the guarantee says it all. have prior kelty pack and need replacement parts not sure how to how this is accomplished...........