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Review on πŸŽ’ Optimized for SEO: Kelty Catalyst 65 Smoke Backpack - Top Choice for Backpackers by Anne Nishioka

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What a great starter kit for the price

What a great starter kit for the price. The Perfect Fit suspension system feels great and allows you to adjust almost the entire fit by tugging on a few straps. Fits very well on my hips, 5ft 8160 18in torso and also on my wife 5ft 1100lb 16in. The back pockets are plentiful and the lid pocket is also a decent size. I easily got a 20 degree Mistral at the bottom of the bag and a Stans Port black granite tent in the main area with no problems. Huge stretch pockets on the sides of the pack with compression traps to keep things in place. One of my favorite parts of this bag is the large amount of compression straps. Holds everything so nicely in your center all day long. With an additional 10L daypack I was able to fit all my clothes for a 5 day hike. Fits very well in the front of the backpack. If you don't have a rain cover, you may need to get one. I bought a medium sized cloud city and it fits pretty well. Now I'm sitting in a backpack of about 50 pounds and it's very comfortable. Will update after the trip.

Pros
  • Consistent test results
Cons
  • Infinitely sluggish