[pct-l] Kelty frame packs

[ned at pacificcrestcustombuilders.com]

What I like about the Kelty frame packs:

-predictable balance for quick maneuvers (with skis, too!),
-weight carried on the pelvis only,
-lots of air between the back and the pack,
-can carry lots of stuff in comfort,
-dedicated external pockets for quick access to important things (like first 
aid, water, or T-P),
-durable, heavy fabrics that last through the years,
-packs high for good summer freighting, yet the pack can shift down on the 
frame for low, winter balance,
-decent, quick-release hip belt buckle,
-a durable, nearly indestructible and strong frame that can take lots of 
dropping at the end of the day,
-strong tie-down anchor-patches over durable Cordura nylon,
-stitching that only breaks when a bear rips it open,
-an easy-to-access and large top-loading compartment for food and big, heavy 
gear with a separate, smaller
back-loading compartment for clothing and other less-used or light items.

When I have my Kelty on my back, I feel like it is a part of me and I don't 
even notice it. It moves when I move. If I want to get a drink of water, I 
take it off and enjoy a much needed break enjoying my wilderness 
surroundings. My heavy Nikon 35mm camera rides on top and out of the way, 
strapped to the hoop frame above, so I can reach it quickly as I'm walking 
along. At night it leans against the tree or boulder beside the tent waiting 
for the next day's carry. It became my "home-on-my-back" and a good friend, 
predictable and trustworthy and more than able to go the distance throughout 
my lifetime.

No complaints.

Mtnned