• When balance is crucial for off-trail travel, climbing or skiing, pack
heavy items centered and close to the back.
• The sleeping bag should always go in or on the bottom of the pack.
• Pack clothing and other light gear around heavy items (ie. a stove or
climbing gear) in order to keep them from shifting.
• Items you will need during the day should be packed in the top of the
main compartment, the top pocket, or side pockets.
• Foam pads and odd-sized equipment (such as long tent poles) can be
carried on the outside of the pack. Use the appropriate accessory
patches, ice axe loop, or ski slots for these items.
• Do not put heavy items like water bottles or climbing equipment in
pockets located far from your back.
Hints to keep you comfortable when out on the trail:
P
ACKING HINTS
KELTY Lifetime Warranty
Kelty takes pride in its workmanship and undertakes to manufacture the best possible products. Kelty products
are covered under warranty, to the original owner, for the lifetime of the product, against defects in materials
or workmanship.
Since no Kelty product is indestructible, Kelty’s warranty does not cover defects attributable to or resulting from
normal wear and tear (ie: exhausted zippers), natural hazard damage (ie: weather, animals, ultraviolet [UV]
damage on tents), abuse or alteration.
All products being returned require a Return Authorization number.
Service under our warranty
is available to the original purchaser by returning the product to any authorized Kelty dealer or by contacting
our customer service department at 1-866-349-7225 (1-866-FIX-PACK) for a Return Authorization number.
If, after inspection, we determine that the product is defective, we will repair or replace it at our discretion,
free of charge. If your Kelty product needs service or repair that is not covered under warranty, we will pro-
vide the necessary service at a reasonable charge.
This warranty gives you, the original purchaser, specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which
vary from state to state.
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4. PACKING HINTS
Loading the pack greatly affects your comfort–follow
the guidelines below for optimum comfort.
HEAVY ITEMS
• Water
• Stove
• Fuel
• Food
• Tent poles
MEDIUM ITEMS
• Cooking utensils
• Some clothing
• Some foods
• Tent body and fly
LIGHTEST ITEMS
• Sleeping bag
• Pad
• Rain, wind gear
• Bivy sack
• Bulky clothing/ fleece
NOTE:
If your pack feels like
it’s leaning away too
much from your
shoulders, you have
a weight distribution
problem.
