Kelty Coyote 80 Internal Frame Backpack

Before I got into too much detail about this product I must be forthright. I purchased this from Amazon warehouse deals for significantly cheaper than it normally sells - which made this bag an absolutely incredible value! For someone picking this up at its retail price it is still a very solid backpack - however there may be some other things out there closer to price range that out perform this. That said:THE PROS:Lots of space - 4750 cubic inches is a great space. I was looking for a pack that I can take out for a week (or more if needed) at a time, but that I could also use for a weekend trip. The problem with lots of these bags is that they either sit well below 400 cubic inches, or WAY above. That said, this is pretty versatile and has no problems shrinking down to size. Obviously it can't get bigger than 4750 cubic inches - so that is the limit - which might mean some creative packing (or ultralight trips) for anything over a week.Lots of pockets - One of my biggest frustrations with current styles of internal frame packs is that they tend to have 1 giant pocket in the main compartment, and then a pocket or two on the outside. Not this pack. It still has the main compartment (which does not have many separate compartments), but has access to the bottom and middle of the pack through the main back pocket as well. This actually makes it kind of like a duffel bag for hiking. If you access through the main back compartment you can access items in the bottom middle or top of your bag with ease. Basically when I get to my tent, I set it on its back, and use that secondary compartment almost exclusively.Separated day pack - The top compartment on this separates into a day pack - complete with waist band! This is great if you are looking to save space and or weight, but might be base camping somewhere, and therefore might not need to lug around your whole bag and all of your stuff everyday. This pouch is enough for some snacks, a water bottle and some very basic necessities (first aid, sunscreen, map, etc.).Mesh waist band pockets - This one can not be over-emphasized. This is one of the sweetest parts of this bag, and honestly don't know why more packs don't have this. There are two small mesh pockets on the waist band. This is AWESOME! For me, I pack a small container of sunscreen, my map and lighter (in a Ziploc baggie), multi-tool, and chap-stick. This is extremely handy as these are often things that I need access to while hiking, but don't want to take off my pack.Straps - Sturdy and very comfortable - however probably nothing that much better than what other packs have.Ease of Adjust-ability - This bag can be cinched tight horizontally and vertically with easy - and can adjust both the hip strap and the chest strap with ease, even while hiking. The shoulder straps can also be adjusted. This includes how tight the shoulder straps are, as well as their distance from your back. This is handy as I tend to adjust all of these things on occasion while hiking, but want to be able to switch back without hassle.THE CONS:Bottom of pack access - I already stated that the pack is pretty easily accessible which is true. However my main complaint is that if you pack your sleeping bag inside the bottom of your pack - which most with an internal frame pack do, you are unable to get your sleeping bag out without removing everything. If this is something you're used to no big deal. I still think its a hassle.Hydration pack compatible - this pack says its hydration compatible - which it is, however that is definitely not its strong suit. I absolutely HATE hydration packs, so it doesn't matter to me, but for those who love them - which is most backpackers - might be something to be aware of.Size - Ironically I love the size, however when I bought this pack I was unaware that though the cubic inch size is the same for a small and a large pack, the dimensions are actually quite different. I prefer the narrower pack - which is the large size, and that is what fits my body, so it worked out well. Just make sure you know ahead of time.Adjust-ability - Though overall the pack adjust very smoothly. I have found it difficult to adjust the actual placement of the straps - 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 inches. This isn't a big deal, because once its set you probably won't move it again, however it is a bit frustrating to adjust those few times to get it perfect for your first hike.I would definitely recommend this pack. For the price I purchased it (sub $100), I don't think there is another pack that could come close to touching it. As stated, there may be other packs in its retail price range that match it, but it is a great pack, I have been very pleased.

I bought this pack just in time for a weekend backpacking trip to Indian Cave State Park in southeastern Nebraska. As soon as I got the pack out of the box I felt good about it--it is fairly light for its size, but it still has a sturdy feel to it. All the fabric seemed tough enough. After a weekend of being loaded in and out of cars, tossed onto trail shelter floors, carried through thorns, and scraped against tree trunks, the pack held up very well, a little dirty, but with no noticeable wear.I loaded it up with a change of clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, 3L hydration bladder, food, cook pot, water filtration equipment, first aid kit, fire-making materials, sanitation gear, my DSLR camera, etc. Extra loops made it easy to tie wet shoes to the pack to dry and to secure my rain gear on the outside of the pack for quick access. The central compartment is pretty spacious, and I really like the central access point so you can get to stuff in the middle without unpacking everything. (Be advised, however, that you cannot access gear in the very bottom of the bag without unpacking the middle of the pack first). I also like that there are lots of side pockets, mesh pockets on the hip belt, and pockets built into the top of the pack. All of my stuff had a place, and so all of it was easy to find when I needed it. I am 6'4", 250lbs, and the M/L size fit me fine with the torso adjustment moved out to the longest setting.My scouting years were spent using traditional external frame packs, but I decided I really wanted to give an internal frame pack a try. This Kelty did not disappoint. Highly recommended!

I haven't tested it yet but I like it so far - plenty of space and functional pockets.There are many reviews on the virtues of this backpack and overall I think it's a great pack, even without saying "for the money". here are my comments on possible improvements and maybe help set your expectations.I wish the front pocket had more organizational features but it's something that can done with an insert. only has 2 "smartphone" sized pockets.No pivoting hip belt like some brands are heading towards, nor is the hipbelt removable. If they fixed this I'd re-buy the bag...Side water bottle pockets are stretchy so if you have a filled bottle in them, they would touch the ground when you set the bag down and certainly wear out faster than the other materials. I'm sure this is a problem with most backpacks.No hook'n'loop holding the "passthrough" bottoms closed like in the Redcloud 90. this would have made a great "knife" pocket.Front Panel opening could go lower - leaves the bottom third still inaccessible. So if you have your sleeping bag at the bottom, you still have to move the middle third of stuff to make room to pull out the bottom third item. Im not sure why they did didn't go further when they had the foresight to put the mesh "retainer" in. Perhaps less a problem for camping but for traveling/backpacking, a full panel would have been brilliant.The serial for the model I got: kelty coyote 22611613 FG

It is not purple nor is it port instead it is subdued raspberry colour. This is a big bag which you get if you do not want a separate sleeping bag hatch. Being a big bag the suspension system is a bit more elaborate than smaller bags so you can adjust your back length. The hip strap is reinforced with solid plastic backer to keep its shape. There are a lot of cinch straps to control your load and the top pocket is removable. The main bag can be entered in from the side which is useful if you have to rummage but you do so through a retaining zipped wall so the contents do not spill out readily. I got it to travel on trains in Europe rather than pull my luggage on wheels. It does not have a rain cover so I bought an olive tatonka in the appropriate size to change colour but you will still stand out because this is a big bag.

Good quality. I like all those pockets and it's actually very big! I mean big, big.

Got it cheap, and over the moon with it. Great bag.

Excellent product and a bargain at the price I paid!

Mein erster Eindruck: Design geht vor Nutzen.Sämtliche anderen Hersteller, die ich kenne haben unten einen Reißverschluss um an die unten liegenden Sachen heran zu kommen,das ist hier nicht der Fall.Der vordere Reißverschluss ist ja gut gemeint aber dadurch komme ich auch nur an die Sachen heran, die oben sind.Das Eingebaute Netz, welches das Herausquellen des Inhaltes verhindern soll erschwert das Packen, da dieses Netz nicht am Rucksack fixiert ist und innen eine Tasche bildet.Des weiteren ist die Form des Bodens so nach vorne abgerundet, das der Rucksack nur schlecht von alleine steht.Die seitlichen Taschen, wo man langes Zubehör wie Wanderstöcke hinter her schieben kann um sie zu transportieren halten diese gut an ihrer Position, leider ist es mir nicht möglich dieses bei Beladenen Seitentaschen zu tun, da die Teller an der Spitze dann nicht mehr durch passen.Ich entferne dann immer die Trinkflasch aus dem Seitenfach und packe sie hinterher wieder rein.Eine Everiday 1L Weithalsflasche passt dort übrigens hinein.Die Vordere Tasche ist sehr flach und hat nur zwei kleine Taschen für das Nötigste Zubehör.Ich nutze sie für Kompass Karten, Messer Notizbuch (Rite in the Rain), Feuerzeug / Feuerstein (Light my Fire).Mittig ist außen eine Verstärkung angenäht, die einen Handgriff und Schlaufen für Zubehör enthält,Die Schlaufen sind Praktisch um nasse Sachen beim Wandern zu trocknen aber seitlich wären mir diese Schlaufen wohl lieber gewesen,dann wäre das anbringen von Solarzellen einfacher.Zum Positiven:Der Rucksack ist Solide sieht gut aus und es lässt sich alles einstellen.Der Hüftgurt ist sehr Solide und nimmt einem viel Gewicht von den Schultern.Der Deckel kann umständlich abgenommen werden und separat als Bauchtasche mit dem Angenähten Gurt getragen werden oder zu Hause bleiben um Gewicht zu sparen (dann sieht der Rucksack aber nicht mehr so gut aus).Die beiden Taschen am Hüftgurt sind sehr Praktisch für eine kleine Kamera Taschentücher und Müsli Riegel.Nach einem Härtetest2 Wochen Norwegen mit einem Gesamtgewicht von 30kg.Der Rucksack hat 2 Wochen im Jourtenheimen Nationalpark problemlos überstanden.Der Reißverschluss im vorderen Bereich hat sich als sehr nützlich erwiesen,da mann schnell an die wichtigsten Ausrüstungsgegenstände heran kommt (in meinem Fall Grödel, Regenhose, Gamaschen).Unter dem Deckel hatte mein städig nasses Zelt (Kelty TN2) Platz.Einziges manko: der Hüftgurt hat sich bei mir ständig gelockert.Ich habe es gerade recklamiert und einen neuen Rucksack bekommen, bei dem das nicht mehr vor kommt.