Kelty Redwing Traveler 50 Backpack - Burnt Olive

Video Transcript for Feature Breakdown with the Kelty Redwing Traveler Backpacks

Hi, everyone, I'm Evangeline right here at etrailer. Today, we're taking a look at the Kelty Redwing Traveler Backpack Line. The Kelty Redwing backpacks have been around, available, and loved for many years. Now, they have the Traveler Edition, which has the same functions and capacities, but now they come in a more urban design and look. So, if you are the type of person that does all the different things and goes all the different places, then this might be the one bag for you. So let's take a look at some of their features and help you decide which one of these is the right size or the right design for your adventures.

You have two size options. You have the Traveler 40-liter capacity, or you have the Traveler 50-liter. These are available in two colors, so you can get them in black or in this burnt olive green, like what I have here. And when we talk about liters in capacity, what does that actually mean Well, for a real-life scenario, I have my gear for my weekend trip right here, my backpack, my climbing harness, and my duffel bag. I was actually able to fit all of this into the Traveler 40 because of their unique design for packing things up.

There's also the more compact, a 30-liter backpack, which is something that I would recommend for those who really wanna make sure that they can carry it on in a plane. What gave me a great first impression was when I opened up the backpack and I open it all the way like a suitcase, probably one of my favorite designs here. In the bottom, you have a spot for a hydration bladder, but then you also have a laptop sleeve. You have this nice softer material for your laptop and you also have this strap up here for if you start packing things up. Let's say you start putting your jeans, your pants, your shirt.

Then you can just cinch it all down here, similar to a suitcase. For a reference, here's my duffel bag with my clothes and my shoes. And this actually fits into our backpack just like this. I can bring this on over, and everything secures just like that. So, with just one bag, I was able to eliminate the duffel bag, and we need to just start on these different pockets here.

On the outside, you have four pockets and you can use these pockets for whatever you want. Here's just examples of how I use them. So you have your first name pocket, and this has all of your smaller items. So in here is where I would put my little first aid kit. I put my journal, my notebook, things like that. That all fits right in there, plenty of space. You also have this little clip for bag tags, things like that. And up top, you have another pocket, and this will have more of that softer material. So I personally put my eyeglasses or sunglasses in this pocket. Off to this side, you have this really large three-step pocket. So you have your larger opening here, which a lot of people put their large water bottles through. You have your zippered pocket over here, which is where I put my sandals, and you can see how much space that is. And then you have another top part to that pocket, which you could also put your water bottle through or some longer items as well. And this is gonna be mimicked almost exactly on the other side. And if that's not enough for you, on the inside of that top flap, you have more mesh. So, this is where I actually put my toiletries, and my passport, and just other documents that I want flat, but also protected from the elements with multiple layers of material. The whole duffel bag is in here. All the contents of my backpack from earlier are in there, too. I just put the harness on top of all of the things, and now I can zip it all up. (zipper zipping) This is very forgiving in the. Just the space it has. There's a lot of good cinching down that's happening with that zipper. And you also have buckles throughout the backpack, helping cinch things down, helping support everything, and keeping that clean, sleek look. That's, in my opinion, very different, compared to your regular hiking backpacks. When you look at the back of the backpack, though, you definitely see that hiking pack influence. There is a subtle frame inside the pack, giving that support and structure. You can see the opening here for your bladder pack. You have some very nicely stitched straps, and you have very thick padding all throughout the back of the pack. Now, I actually have the side straps tucked into the back. Practically do create a little bit of a bulge there towards the bottom, but this is how you would have it if you want a more sleek look or if you're bringing your backpack through the airports. So, putting the whole backpack on feels just like a regular backpack. It is weighted down with a lot of my things, but I do feel like it fits well, it's supported well. It is a bit heavy on the shoulders, but that's because I'm not utilizing the hip straps. There's plenty adjustability here. Oftentimes, backpacks are made for taller people, but I am able to adjust the straps very quickly for something that fits well for me at five feet tall. Traveler by day, hiker by afternoon. So, if I was ready to go for a long hike, I just take out those hip straps, buckle in, cinch down, and now I'm ready to go. I personally am very picky about my backpacks because I go on a lot of different adventures and I've built out my different packs for those adventures specifically. My little duffel bag, great for weekend work trips. I have my backpack for around the day, has my first aid kit, all the things in it ready to go. I spent a month backpacking Chile. I had this 80-liter backpack that felt about as tall as I am. So, as someone that goes on a bunch of adventures, for me, backpacks made for those adventures is how I roll. However, while making this video, I've been very impressed by how the Kelty Redwing Traveler is designed to be the one bag that can do it all. In fact, my videographer holding the camera right there, he goes on a lot of trips, and he's actually gonna get one of these backpacks after we shoot this video. That's how impressed he has been. And honestly, I've been very impressed, too. So if you're looking for a backpack for your different trips, I would say go ahead with the 40-liter backpack. If you find that you need a little bit more space for more gear, maybe you're bringing your drone, your laptop, all of your camera equipment, as well as your adventure equipment, check out the 50-liter pack. If you're ready to go a little smaller, maybe this might be a little too bulky for you. And then the 30-liter is the way to go. Either way, you're gonna get a sleek, good-looking, and good capacity backpack made by Kelty who has made awesome backpacks all throughout the years. And if you're going on some fun adventures with your own Kelty backpack, I'd love to see it. Send us some pictures, send us your review of how your backpack has been helpful for you and the cool places you got to go with it. But today, this was a look at the Kelty Redwing Traveler series of backpacks at etrailer.com. My name's Evangeline, I hope you enjoyed this journey.