Kelty Shrike 2000 Backpack

I wrote this review because there is very little about this pack online. Forget hiking, I wanted a day pack that I can for staying in Europe: which means biking and public transportation. My old pack was too big and I kept bumping into people on the train or even passing others on a bike with my huge old jansport. I have the Kelty child trans backpack, and duffel bags which exceeded my expectations, (I wish they made them in 1st world).

The Shrike is very light at under two pounds, but can hold 2000 CCM. Its holds more and is lighter than the comparable Kelty Redtail. I have been able to fit all my groceries from every shopping basket Ive come across in US or EU (this is key because a grocery bag is $2.00). The bulk of the pack is vertical with very little extending beyond my shoulder blades, and I can sit down comfortably in a train or bus with the pack on. I no longer have to excuse my self because I bump people with a huge pack. So what Im saying here is that it small and big.

Pros:

Adjustable sternum straps are easy to adjust after your load has shifted.

Very large metal tabs on zippers make fast openings easy.

Can actually get water bottle from side pockets.

Handle on back pocket lets you carry it like a suitcase. Genius.

Cons.

There are 3 pockets and the back one is very thin, the top smaller than most.

The Laptop sleeve is nice, but there is not a good place to put documents.

The Belt strap is not padded, but it is removable.

At this price-point, I dont see a lighter, better pack out there.

I spent a month with this bag in Europe and it was perfect for me. It fit every airline carry on requirement, it never broke a strap or zipper, it fit well on me and I'm 6'1 180lbs.

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This backpack is way better then i could have ever imagined! this picture does not surve it justice! I bought the "spice" color and really have enjoyed it!

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I purchased this pack for my daughter as a gift. She loves it! Plenty of pockets, nice padding, and even enough room for her laptop. Great quality and very nice color!

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I bought this backpack for two trips to Europe that I was planning. I wanted something that would be light and comfortable to carry during the day so that I could always have my belongings with me and not leave things at hotels/hostels.

I was able to fit enough stuff in the pack to last me for 2+ week trips at a time and still have excess room for anything I bought on the trip.

There are plenty of pockets and there's even a zippered pocket at the top of the backpack that can stretch to accommodate more. Some of the smaller divisions in the front pocket are fleece lined for cell phone or iPod.

The zippers are high quality, do not jam and have aluminum handles around the nylon cords to grab them. All of the other materials on the backpack are also very high quality.

The pack alone is very light, under 2 lbs. It also compacts very nicely with a series of straps that you can tighten down to decrease the profile on your back.

Internally there is a pocket available that you could use to store a laptop. The padding interface to your back is very comfortable and has a sweat wicking material to keep you dry. The shoulder straps are contoured for greater comfort and it has both a sternum and hip strap (non removable, and non-padded). Although that might be seen as a drawback, it also makes these features much smaller and lighter weight.

I would highly recommend this backpack if you're looking for something between a very small daypack/school bag and a full hiking backpack. Very happy with the purchase, worked great for the travel I had planned. I ordered the "Nite Sky" color and I actually liked it much better in person than the picture (the blue is a lot darker with a lot of grey).