Glendale 85L

In it for the long haul

Big adventurous plans lead to big adventurous trips, which is great as long as youve got a big bag that can carry it all, and do it comfortably. Kelty have always had a reputation for their meticulous approach to designing their backpacks, and theyve upped the game with their Glendale packs. Built around the Fit-Plus harness system, both the shoulder straps and hip belt are adjustable to cater for a massive range of shapes and sizes making sure you can carry larger loads without sacrificing comfort. Theyve provided a bucketload of storage options as well, including side zip pockets, stash pockets on the shoulder straps and large compartments in the lid and base of the pack. Theres even a side zip providing easy access to the main compartment, so you wont have to dig through everything if youre just after that torch, guide book or hip flask.

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• • Fit-Plus harness system with adjustable shoulder straps and hip belt to give a comfortable fit across a range of sizes
  • Advanced perimeter frame and aluminium stays keep the pack stable and make heavier loads easier to manage
  • Dual stretch pockets on the harness and front Shove-It pocket give quick access to essentials
  • Dual stash and zip pockets on the side and external zip access to bottom compartment
  • Access to main compartment through lid or side zip
  • Hydration bladder compatible
• • Primary Fabric:300D Velocity
  • Secondary Fabric:600D Polyester Oxford
  • No. of Hip Belt Pockets:2
  • No. of Exterior Pockets:7
  • No. of Stays:1

• Volume	85L
  Height	85.0 cm
  Width	30.0 cm
  Length	35.0 cm
  Weight	2.41 kg
  Optimal Carry Weight	20 kg – 35 kg
  Torso Size	38.0 – 53.50 cm
  Waist Belt Size	76 – 142 cm

• Sustainability Through Longevity – Kelty products are covered by a Lifetime Warranty against material and workmanship defects

• Youll probably find a Kelty pack or tent at every trailhead and campground in the 50 states, from Alaska to New Mexico. Theyre one of the biggest and best-loved US outdoor gear brands.

  In fact, American entrepreneurial spirit is in Keltys DNA. Just as Henry Ford is forever associated with the Ford Motor Company, Kelty is closely associated with its founder, Asher Dick Kelty. A tireless inventor and passionate outdoorsman, Kelty developed a host of innovations in outdoor gear, including the first aluminium frame backpack, the first waist-belt, the first padded shoulder straps and the first zippered pockets. Those are all design elements that are still found on almost every quality trekking pack sold today.

  In the 1960s and 70s, these technical advances were so ground-breaking that Kelty packs were carried on expeditions to Everest, K2, Cholatse and Antarctica. But just as importantly, Keltys affordable and widely available packs encouraged thousands of Americans to explore the backwoods and mountains of their own country. National Geographic Explorer Nick Clinch even wrote that he blamed Kelty for overcrowding the wilderness. By taking the weight off the hikers shoulders and putting it on the hips, he took the misery out of the sport, he explained. [Kelty] made it enjoyable for people to go backpacking.

  Today, Kelty is still dedicated to getting everyone outdoors, with a wide range of sleeping bags, tents and other outdoor equipment including, of course, its iconic packs. Even today Kelty still manufacture traditional external-framed packs, based on original Dick Kelty designs, alongside their modern internal-framed rucksacks. Its a little nod to their founder and his part in Americas enduring love affair with the great outdoors

The attachment straps on the exterior bottom are a great add

Scott, Verified Buyer