- Kelty Wrangell 3000 Backpack with Real Tree AP Green camouflage pattern, an internal frame and 3,000-cubic inch capacity, comes with a blaze-orange rain cover
- Ideal for overnight or day use, for hunting, fishing, or backcountry photography
- Adjustable frame fits torsos 18.5 to 21 inches with aluminum stays, padded and wicking waistbelt, backpanel, and shoulder straps for comfort
- Front-panel access; hydration compatible; hide-away gun or bow carry system; multiple pockets for organization; removable pocket with organization converts to a pack
- Lifetime warranty
Product Description
The Wrangell is an internal frame pack for moderate loads that features a hide-away gun or bow carry system. The pack offers the convenience of panel access and a detachable pocket pack for short stalks.Amazon.com Product Description
The Kelty Wrangell 3000 Backpack is designed to take you into the backcountry for hunting, fishing, or wildlife spotting adventures in maximum comfort with a low-impact camouflage appearance and quiet whisper fabric. With a fully padded and moisture-wicking backpanel, shoulder straps, and waistbelt, the Wrangell will carry heavy loads with ease. The internal suspension system keeps the weight balanced and manageable for off-trail trekking and features aluminum stays, a sternum strap, belt stabilizers, and a Scherer Cinch. The Real Tree AP Green camouflage pattern helps you blend into your surroundings while an included blaze-orange rain cover offers optimum visibility when you need it as well as weather protection.
Equipped to meet the needs of wilderness enthusiasts, the Wrangell has numerous pockets and attachment points making it easy to haul anything you might need for hunting, fishing, or backcountry photography. The pack is hydration compatible and features a hide-away gun or bow carry system for hands-free travel, binocular optics clips on the shoulder straps, water bottle pockets, zippered side pockets, a fleece-lined optics pocket, and a key fob.
The front panel-loading bag has a carry capacity of 3,000 cubic inches, ideal for gear-heavy day trips and shorter overnight stays. The pack has a large carry compartment offering ample space for clothes, gear, or supplies with compression straps to keep the load steady. Twin, lightweight aluminum stays offer firm support, while the internal frame and compression straps stabilize the load for uneven terrain. The Wrangell is also equipped with a convenient removable pocket with organization that converts to a pack for light trips away from camp.
Size and Capacity Specifications:
- Weight: Four pounds, six ounces/2.1 kilograms
- Dimensions: 24 inches x 18 inches x 13 inches
- Volume: 3,000 cubic inches
- Fits Torso: 18.5 inches-21 inches
Packbag Specifications:
- Material: Real Tree AP Green whisper cloth/600D polyester
- Real Tree AP Green camouflage pattern
- Frame Material: Aluminum
- Front-panel access
- Hydration compatible
- Hide-away gun or bow carry system
- Removable pocket with organization converts to a pack
- Fleece-lined optics pocket
- Water bottle pockets
- Zippered side pockets
- Key fob
- Compression straps
- Webbing ‘keepers’
- Pull-out, blaze-orange rain cover
- Haul handle with adjustable buckle
- Bottom compression lash pads
Suspension Specifications:
- Aluminum stays
- Torso adjustment
- Padded wicking waistbelt, backpanel and shoulder straps
- Zippered waistbelt pocket
- Removable waistbelt
- Binocular clips on shoulder straps
- Sternum strap
- Belt stabilizers
- Scherer Cinch
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime warranty
About Kelty
Kelty is based in Boulder, Colorado, and uses the natural backdrop of the Rocky Mountains to test, create, and continually innovate within their diverse outdoor product families of Apex, Backcountry, Trail, Basecamp and KIDS gear. Kelty combines the best in new technology with a healthy dose of common sense to create exceptionally made, affordably priced outdoor products.
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Finding the Right Backpack
For extended trips into the backcountry, there’s no getting around the fact that you’ll have to carry life-sustaining supplies on your back. Here are some things to keep in mind when shopping for a backpack:
Internal vs. External
Up until late 1970s, external frame packs–which consist of an exposed, lightweight metal frame attached to a fabric pack-bag–were the only thing going. In recent years, though, packs that place the support structure of the pack inside the pack, known as internal frame packs, have boomed in popularity.
The good news about internal frame packs is that they hold the weight of your load close to your body, making it easier to maintain your balance on uneven terrain. Meanwhile, internals provide stiffness and support, but they are not completely rigid, which makes them more flexible when you’re doing active sports. With the added flexibility comes a high degree of compressibility, meaning you can use the pack’s compression straps to cinch down your load and keep items from shifting and throwing you off balance. Internals also sport slimmer shapes that allow for more arm movement in all directions–another big plus for off-trail bushwhackers, skiers and climbers. Last but not least, internal frame packs offer a greater range of adjustability in the shoulder harness and hip-belt than external frame packs.
There are some negatives for internals. First, once packed, it can be difficult to grab needed items out of them quickly. And because internal frame packs consolidate the load into a single, body-hugging unit, proper packing is very important. To distribute the weight properly, you should pack your heaviest items close to your back and in the middle portion of the pack-bag. Plan on getting a sweaty back with an internal, too, given the fact that they are pressed right against you. Finally, internal frame packs are priced higher than external models.
External frame packs are very good at focusing the weight of a load directly to the right place: your load-loving hips. While internals, when properly packed, do this effectively, too, you can always rest assured that an external will distribute the load evenly, no matter how unevenly packed it may be. Externals also offer easy access to your gear via multiple, easily-accessible compartments. Plus, because externals don’t situate the load directly against your back, you’ll enjoy far more air flow. Finally, if you’re on a budget, or you’re buying for a growing child, externals are more affordable.
If you plan on hiking on easy to moderate trails and you don’t need a lot of body movement, you’ll probably be fine with an external. But because externals are so rigid and inflexible, challenging trails or any kind of off-trail pursuit can become painful and frustrating. Also know that your balance is far more compromised with an external frame pack during activities like stream crossings and hops through talus fields.
Packs for Shorter Trips
In addition to backpacks designed for overnight trips, rucksacks are great for day-trips, warm-weather one-nighters, single-day ski trips, or fast alpine assaults. Some rucksacks blur the line between backpack and rucksack with integrated internal supports and sophisticated hip belts and shoulder harnesses. Choose a pack in this category based on your intended use. Short day hikers don’t need an internal frame, while climbers and skiers with heavier loads likely do.
Sizes and Capacities
Packs in the 3,000 cubic inches and lower category are good for day hikes or overnighters in warm weather with minimal gear. Packs in the 3,000 to 4,000 cubic inch range are good for one- or two-night trips in colder weather. If you’re going to be out for up to three days, look for a pack in the sub-4,000 cubic inch range. Choose a pack with 5,000-6,000 cubic inches for week-long outings. And finally, for trips lasting a week or more, you’ll need something in the 6,000-plus cubic inch category. Keep in mind, though, that bigger packs weigh more, and since every ounce counts, you’ll want to choose a pack that offers just enough space for your outings and no more.
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