Kelty Santa Fe

“Anybody have this pack. What do you think? A 4000 Cu. In. Kelty pack at $100.00, not bad...but i can't find it on Kelty's site, so they must not make it anymore



The Kelty® Santa Fe backpack is designed for longer hikes with a large main compartment and multiple zipper pockets for holding a variety of gear. It combines adjustable shoulder straps with a padded panel and a sternum strap to ensure secure and comfortable carrying.

Features

Padded, adjustable shoulder straps
Padded backpanel
Padded waistbelt
Large main compartment
Multiple zipper pockets
Mesh water-bottle pockets
Sternum strap
Compression straps
Hydration compatible”

“thrifty - Kelty makes packs that they rename and slightly modify for people like Cabella's. If you look at their typical line of packs you will find one almost identical that you can get reviews on. I have a Kelty that's 4950ci and is basically identical to the Red Cloud. It was $100 at Academy Sports. I've also seen one that's almost identical to their 4000ci external frame pack. These 2 packs both have southwestern names. One is Brazos and I'm drawing a blank on the other name. The one you're looking at is almost certainly another one in that line.

All that said to say I have the one a bit bigger than this and have been happy with it. I bought it for trips with the kids and basecamping trips and it's served it's purpose well.
last edited: 3/23/07 7:49:06 AM”

“One more tidbit, I searched Kelty Brazos and found out that they're seconds. They must have failed QA/QC so they rename them and sell them off. I have seen on obvious quality issues with my pack. It's yet to have under 40#'s in it and several of the trips have been rough, off trail tricks with heavy brush or downfall. It's holding up well. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again.”

“That looks the the old version of the Red Cloud.

I have the red cloud and used it for canoe camping. It was indestructible. Nice pack but I didn't know anything about sizing one when I bought it. I bought the large model and it didn't fit.”

“Hey Thrifty,

Check the attached link out.

http://www.steepandcheap.com/

Looks like a decent bag.”

“That will be too small for him. I saw that pack as well.

3 pound; 2100 Cu In. pack seems a bit heavy”

“damn, must have missed it...it's skis now...was it the marmont pack?...if so, yea it was too small...good deal though”

“I have the 4950ci. pack mentioned earlier, its called the "Big Bend." I submitted a review for it yesterday but it hasn't gone through yet. It gets the job done, but so will most any backpack. It just wasn't comfortable for me along with a couple of other minor annoyances (3 out of 5 stars). I got an awesome deal on a "Coyote" from REI during their winter clearance for $50 (normally $150). I put it on and could feel a world of difference right then. This pack seems to resemble a smaller Coyote or a bigger Moraine to me. If the Santa Fe is anything like his brother "Big Bend" I think it would be worth it to spend an extra $50 and go with the Coyote (similarity). Like I said before, I'm sure the pack will do whatever you need it to do, I'm just picky about my gear...
last edited: 3/23/07 2:16:33 PM”