[pct-l] Mountainsmith Mountainlight 5000

[reynolds@iLAN.com (Reynolds, WT)]

Both the Kelty Cloud and [presumably based on the website] the Flight suffer
from the same problem. They are designed for a 17-19" torso length [Cloud.
16-19" Flight] that is inappropriate for someone with a small back -- a
woman for example. Additionally, the Cloud's [and presumably the
Flight's]hip belt, while wonderful for a man's flat hips, works less well
for a woman's curved hips. Data: The Cloud worked poorly for my 5'-4" 130
pound wife. The stays were much to long and the rigid hip belt [that I
loved] was very uncomfortable.

-----Original Message-----
From: CMountainDave@aol.com [mailto:CMountainDave@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 9:12 AM
To: jim@rollercoaster.com; pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Mountainsmith Mountainlight 5000


I got a Kelty Flight  for Christmas. Its exactly the same as the Kelty Cloud

but made of different material and therefore weighs about 4 ounces more. The

REAL difference is that the Cloud is $500 while the Flight is $200. I figure

4 ounces isn't worth $300. I love its versatility. I've already stripped it 
down to 1.4 pounds for a couple of winter day hikes. EVERYTHING  can be 
removed from it to make it suitable for any type of outing.
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