Asher 85

Got this for my wife to introduce her to the world of backpacking. She loved how much room and the multiple compartments it really helped take a load off of me splitting it between the two of us. These bags are also very durable going through thikets and all sorts of other foliage and no wear or tear thus far. She really likes the fit and how comfortable it fits

Holds weight, is comfortable and cheap, and hasn’t fallen apart after much abuse. Storage is good wish it had another small pocket but if fits all my gear so I really can’t complain. Fits me very well and is super easy to adjust if it dosnt

Although I have not yet put this to use on any overnighters, I am happy with the fit and quality. I would have no problem recommending to a friend - Feels very well made with plenty of storage. Good adjustability to properly fit to different body types. I will update after a few uses if there are any issues.

Loved the back pack. Plenty of room, and love the to top part is adjustable.

Bought this for my son who is preparing for his first backpacking trip with his scout troop. Scout leaders looked it over and were impressed with quality and features compared to more expensive packs. One downside that was pointed out was the sleeping bag zipper on the bottom is not a separate compartment and is open to the main storage area. This shouldn’t have many practical implications but is different from other packs.

Edit: March 2025.On a pass or fail grade, I have to (and hate to) give this a Fail. The zippers—arguably the most critical feature on any pack—are miserably bad. I’ve had two pop on me while on a trip and it ruined the experience. 100% of my focus went towards ensuring I wasn’t hemorrhaging gear. Worst yet, there is no way to get them back on without further damaging the zipper teeth.After only a handful of trips, I have to move on can cut my losses. I’ll reach out to Kelty in hopes a warranty can salvage it.Previously…An excellent, no-nonsense backpack that is NOT a budget buster.I spent a month touring Europe during the 2024 Summer Olympics and took this pack everywhere. Literally everywhere. When packed responsibly, the 65 could pass for a carry on bag and saved us hundreds in checked bag fees.The top and bottom access points make it pretty easy to grab what you need on the fly. Enough points on the exterior to clip on accessories. Great buy!

Use back pack on hiking overnight in mountains.Really like Kelty bags. Only thing I didn't care for was the top and bottom storage compartments Only have a single one directional zipper, would like to have two zippers that meet in middle. Of course it will need to have clip to attach the two zippers together to keep them from separating

Overall, I liked this pack. Lid is NOT adjustable when carrying a slightly oversized load. Looks and feels wonky when lid is off-kilter. Otherwise very comfortable shoulder straps for 40lb load.