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These two identical Kelty Tornado backpacks, as pictured
below, are the present workhorses of the club – accounting for one third of the
pack rentals.
The
4,000 cubic inch capacity is roomy enough to carry more than enough gear for a
weekend, which should be limited to no more than 25-30% of the ideal body weight
for your height.
One on-line reviewer commented that the pack
gets uncomfortable with loads over 40 pounds.
This backpack has compression straps to tighten down
smaller loads for more stable fit.
The internal frame pack has a main
compartment for the bulk of the gear with a top pocket for a group of smaller
items.
The outside has two
vertical daisy chains, which were designed for attaching
winter gear, but can be useful for toting odd items like raingear or ropes.
The suspension design has adjustments to cover the
16 to 21 inch torso range.
Two mesh side
pockets are available for water bottles.
Overall, this pack is ideal for
weekend trips on the AT.
The purchase price for this backpack is currently
running in the $120-140 range.
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