Q: Kelty Red Cloud 5000 - Women's | |
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Hello! I am currently looking at the Kelty Red Cloud 5000 for women, but am confused about the "one size fits all" specification. I had been looking at the Osprey Ariel 65 in an outfitting store and gotten sized with it, and the staff said I was a small for everything (torso, hips). I am 58". Would the Red Cloud 5000 fit me? Just wanted to be sure! Thanks!
-Kate
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melissa
 | Posted: January 5th, 2011 Edited: January 5th, 2011 | Quote, Reply |
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Anonymous said:
Hello! I am currently looking at the Kelty Red Cloud 5000 for women, but am confused about the "one size fits all" specification. I had been looking at the Osprey Ariel 65 in an outfitting store and gotten sized with it, and the staff said I was a small for everything (torso, hips). I am 58". Would the Red Cloud 5000 fit me? Just wanted to be sure! Thanks!
-Kate |
Hey Kate,
Kelty has a special ladder system that allows you to adjust the torso length, unlike many other manufacturers who make them in sizes. It's kinda nice! Do you remember what your torso and waist measurements were, or can you measure them again (height is irrelevant)? It adjusts all the way down to a 13 inch torso, which is tiny. However, you may have a problem with the hip belt, depending on where you like to wear it. I think they say the hip belt only cinches comfortably town to about 28-30 inches. Do you mind if I ask what you are doing to require such a large-volume pack on such a small person? Please say you are carrying helium balloons.
Hope that helps,
Melissa
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Anonymous
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Hey Melissa,
Wow adjustable torso length solves alot of problems, how convenient! I'm looking at the pack to do some backpacking in South America. I'm currently in Bolivia doing an internship and have no return ticket (thankfully) so when I finish I'm planning on just wandering for a while. Heading to the Amazon area of Bolivia first then probably the Inca Trail for a bit, so I'll be here for a while longer. Would that pack be appropriate in your opinion? Haha with this altitude maybe I should consider carrying oxygen balloons. I don't recall the measurements, but I can measure them again when I locate some kind of measuring tape around here (might take a while, I'll check the market). Thanks for your help!
Saludos,
Kate
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melissa
| Posted: January 17th, 2011 Edited: January 17th, 2011 | Quote, Reply |
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Anonymous said:
Hey Melissa,
Wow adjustable torso length solves alot of problems, how convenient! I'm looking at the pack to do some backpacking in South America. I'm currently in Bolivia doing an internship and have no return ticket (thankfully) so when I finish I'm planning on just wandering for a while. Heading to the Amazon area of Bolivia first then probably the Inca Trail for a bit, so I'll be here for a while longer. Would that pack be appropriate in your opinion? Haha with this altitude maybe I should consider carrying oxygen balloons. I don't recall the measurements, but I can measure them again when I locate some kind of measuring tape around here (might take a while, I'll check the market). Thanks for your help!
Saludos,
Kate |
Kate,
Sounds like a great adventure! Yes, I think it would be a good pack. It's durable and has a nice suspension system (I still recommend the balloons if you are going to fill it), so comfortable. If you can get ahold of a measure of some sort, I would just double check that your hips aren't below 28". An American dollar bill is 6" long, so maybe you can make a tape measure out of string. If it's too big on your hips, you're gonna hurt your shoulders and back.
Let me know if you need help finding another pack. I am very familiar with the trials of the short-torsoed woman.
Melissa
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