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[pct-l] RE: Kelty Cloud BP
I am not sure why, but kelty has discontinued the whitecloud pack. My guess is that the spectra is too expensive.
peace,
Dude in TX.
>From: "Reynolds, WT" <reynolds@ilan.com>
>To: "'John Mertes'" <jmertes@gte.net>
>Cc: PCT-L@backcountry.net
>Subject: [pct-l] RE: Kelty Cloud BP
>Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2000 16:22:10 -0700
>
>The Kelty Cloud is a variable configuration Internal frame backpack made of
>Spectra. It is configurable from a 1 pound rucksack to a 3.5 pound 4500 cu
>in standard internal frame pack complete with professional stays and
>hipbelt. In a Thruhiker 3000 cu in configuration with stays and a padded
>hipbelt it weighs slightly over two pounds. The difference between this
>configuration and a more traditional Backpacker configuration [4500 in cu,
>3.5#] is the addition of side pockets, top pocket and back pocket.
>
>I loved the Cloud waist belt. My wife hated it. I found the cloud to be the
>first lightweight internal frame pack where I could really carry the weight
>high across my shoulders. My wife could not find a comfortable fit no matter
>what we did and returned to her Natural Balance Pack.
>
>I believe that the Cloud will work on relatively tall frames with straight
>hips but will not work well on short backs or hourglass hips.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: John Mertes [mailto:jmertes@gte.net]
>Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2000 9:20 PM
>To: WT Reynolds
>Subject: Kelty Cloud BP
>
>
>Tom,
> Do you have a Kelty Cloud BP? And is it an internal frame or what?
>
> I tried checking the Kelty.com site and it is all messed up.
>
>
>John
>
>
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