Kelty Coyote 80 L Backpack

Der Rucksack löst einen 10 Jahre alten Deuter Aircontact 55+10 ab. Mir hat beim Volumen immer noch etwas Platz gefehlt, weshalb ich mich nach Ersatz umgeschaut habe.Nach intensiver Internetrecherche bin ich auf Kelty gestoßen. Leider gibt es den Anbieter in Deutschland / Europa nicht so häufig. Toll ist es da natürlich wenn ihn Amazon im Angebot hat.Zuerst habe ich ihn mir in der 60 Liter Variante bestellt, was mit aber keinen Benefit gebracht hat. Alternativ ist der 80 Liter von den Maßen nicht um so viel größer (nur wenige Zentimeter), aber das Volumenplus ist halt schon ein Argument.Nach dem Auspacken fiel mir gleich die generelle gute Verarbeitung auf. Stabile Reißverschlüsse, gute Nähte.Vier Dinge möchte ich, als für mich entscheidender Vorteil herausstellen:1. Super Tragesystem, welches sehr flexibel einstellbar und angenehm zu tragen ist (auch bei 15 kg).2. Integrierter Tagesrucksack (Daypack) im Deckelfach. Klar riesig ist er nicht, aber wenn nach einem Zustieg zur Hütte noch ein kleiner Gipfelaufstieg gemacht wird, reicht dieser vom Platz allemal.3. Hinter den Seitentaschen befindlicher Freiraum. Hier kann man die Stöcke super verstauen, ohne dass sie einem beim wandern behindern.4. Zugriff aufs Hauptfach von vorne. Genial, wenn man mal was von unten braucht.Eine Sache, die ich jedoch nicht ganz so optimal finde, ist der Reißverschluss des Bodenfachs. Er wird von den - ich nenne sie - Schlafmattenschlaufen verdeckt und die Schnurzipper haben sich gleich bei der ersten Hütte selbständig gemacht, da der Reißverschlussschlitten eine zu große Öffnung hatte.Nachtrag 8/2021Nach mittlerweile 2 großen längeren Hüttentouren bin ich immer noch begeistert. Hatte bisher auch noch keine weiteren Schäden / Risse. Die Schnurzipper habe ich durch Metallringe ersetzt. Passt!

Fantastic product, have used the bag for about 8 trips now and absolutely love it, great features, very comfortable and really good quality. Have already recommended it to a number of my friends. I looked through a number of bags before getting this and can tell you quality, weight & features Vs price point ratio - This product has the best balance! Would highly recommend it!

I purchased this pack nearly a year ago, and since then I have put about a hundred miles (or so) on it. Let me give you the rundown:Pro’s: This pack is a solid piece of equipment. Well made, well stitched and tight. I have yet to hear a creak or squeak. A few of the zippers can be a bit grabby, but I can live with that.This pack can hold (and) carry 80 L plus. With a floating, removable, top pack, you can even strap a bear vault to this pack and extend the capacity by 7 plus more liters. Took this pack on a extended trip through the Indian Peaks Wilderness and it carried all my gear plus a number of items for my three teenage sons. Although at times I wished for lighter pack, it handled the load very well.The front panel excess is fantastic. I have never liked the “dig from the top down” design of most internal frames, and being able to get at anything via the front (and the side and the bottom) of the pack is awesome.This pack fits and rides like a dream. I hauled over fifty pounds on a recent trip (had to help another hiker), and although I was hauling more than I wanted to haul, the pack felt beautiful. It locks right on to your hips and stays put.The adjust as-you go suspension system works really well. Once adjusted (which was e-z), this pack fit right with my center of gravity and did not shift around.Con’s: This pack is heavy, coming in much closer to 6 lbs then 5.5 lbs. It is designed to carry 80 L (plus), so this should come as no surprise.Nature abhors a vacuum… This pack is not, IMHO, a good choir for an all-around pack. As backpackers we have a tendency to fill up the space that we are given, and this pack will certainly encourage that. For trips around 1 to 3 (or MAYBE 4) days I use a 65 L (either an external frame by Alps Mountaineering or the Osprey Atmos 65) pack. For long hauls and carrying stuff for other hikers (like my kids), this is my go to pack.Bottom-line: If you are looking for a solid, well-fitting long-haul pack, the Coyote 80 will serve you very well.

Great product! First use was an 8 day/7 night trip in ONP back country. Had no problem with space/organization of gear, including the ol' bear vault (BV500). Comfort and durability were steller. The detachable day pack was essential as I didnt want to have to carry a separate bag for the day hikes we did every day. The colors are much more appealing when you see it in person, the pics do not do it justice. I would definitely recommend this pack to others.

Pack is quite large and heavy. If you don't mind the weight, it's nice having so much room. I'd recommend a different pack if you are going on week long thru hiking trips. The beauty of this pack is it's value, it is decently comfortable and durable at an excellent price point. There are lighter, more comfortable, durable packs but they are hundreds of dollars more. A great entry level pack or for the weekend warrior.