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Designed for adventurers, the lightweight Kelty Siro and women’s-specific Sira backpacks are made for thru-hikes and overnight trips. Each features Kelty’s FeatherFIT suspension, a suspended AirMesh back panel with integrated lumbar support and hip belt Read More
Those who have joined the drop; was there some review, recommendation, experience, curiosity, or anything else that prompted you to do so? I like what I see and find this pack very interesting, and I hope it works well for you.
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This appears to compete in the Osprey Exos 48L space, where the Osprey pack comes in at 2.4lbs for the Large pack size at the same MSRP. For the additional 0.6lbs in weight, what are the Ultra-lighters getting in terms of features from the Kelty vs. the Osprey? I don't want to pick nits here and sound like an elitist, but this seems like a poor deal for Ultralight hikers when comparable bags are out there offering a similar price/capacity ratio at a lower base weight.
The angled water bottle pockets are super handy! It is one of my favorite features of this pack. One smart water bottle on either side, or just one for shorter hikes.
Just completed a 3 day hike using the Siro 50 pack in Colorado. I have a 30 inch waist and the s/m fit pretty well, though I wished it could be pulled a little tighter. Really appreciated the compression straps on this pack.
Over 3 lbs, and a larger capacity than I've ever needed. Might be good for people who are transitioning to lighter setups or for people who go on longer trips than I tend to. I'll pass though.
I watched a YouTube review that indicates that the M/L hip belt doesn't adjust small enough to fit the reviewer's 34" waist. He does carry higher than I like to but still. I'm also not a huge fan of packs that don't have a floating, removable lid. Anyone care to comment?
FuzzymuzzleHey, thanks for that vid, it was quite helpful. I think Mike would have a way easier time on his hips if he carried the pack the way the build of it was intended, which was to actually sit AROUND the hips rather than on top of them. He would not have that rubbing. It is built that way to help your hips support the load, I am thinking. His other issue is the non floating lid, I like mine to float and be removable as well, however, I think if he packed his gear a bit more elongated and higher in the pack rather then all stuffed at the bottom (and used the SIDE compression straps to compress the load) he would not have to worry about the lid getting smooshed either. Just these two changes will take away 2 of his con issues, yes? I don't know how I feel about that 'sharks mouth' opening, it does seem a bit odd, but I love the side pockets, slanted side pouches, easier to load and unload water bladder feature, and the full zipper! I hike where going off trail can destroy a pack if the fabric is too thin, so would rather have a bit of extra weight there...fair trade. Oh, and not a fan of hiking in crocs, lol, but I will check out some more of his vids 'cuz he just gets straight to the point, and gives a fair assessment. :)
i'm a noob about 'ultralight' and backpacking in general. but this pack seams totally legit for the price. so i joined the drop. the opening and the whole floating back just seam so on point. i feel like this is maybe just a little less bag then i could find a use for (extra straps or pockets), but at the same time wont fail to provide the feature set i need at my level. at camp saver you can get 20% off, and maybe with free shipping its a little cheaper. but the price here is definitely competitive with the rest of the web. and it looks like the price/ weight/ capacity balance is just about right for entry level backpacking.