End of an era....

[asdf]

After 5 years of heavy use and abuse my Kelty Backcountry Child carrier took the digger. No idea how it happened, I just got it out to go hike and notice the bar broke along the weld. I can not even begin to count how many days of use this thing has had. I am honestly shocked to see that it lasted this long I sent it in for warranty repair .... lets see what happens.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2999984698_e230454ded_b.jpg

Here is was in its prime fully loaded for a day hike with myself and the kids.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2622360929_43274dc68b.jpg

A few highlights......

Canyonlands
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/338750479_1b68438bc1_m.jpg

Tetons
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2610596511_4c4932c0ba_m.jpg

Ding Dang
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/126/335485749_a4da22b905_m.jpg

Upper Eardley
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/126/348374237_b98289a7c6_m.jpg

3 backpacking trips in Point Reyes
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/357167350_8d019b6c11_m.jpg

2 Glacier Trips
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/2804275756_8444431d36_m.jpg

Roost / Colonnade Arch
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2261/2375375896_73032c5dd9_m.jpg

[accadacca]

So you don't know how it broke? :ne_nau:

[Wild One]

little off topic here, but sweet idea hanging the camelback there. i'm gonna have to use that little trick.

[asdf]

So you don't know how it broke? :ne_nau:

No idea at all :ne_nau: Just picked it up and it was broken. If Kelty does not replace it I am sure I can fix it.



little off topic here, but sweet idea hanging the camelback there. i'm gonna have to use that little trick.

Its a camelbak unbottle, the same one I use in my hiking and backpacking bags. One of best purchases I have ever made :2thumbs:

[Alex]

Summit I used to have the same pack, I sold it to Justin.

Did you purchase it at REI? You could have taken back there

[trackrunner]

I believe Kelty has a lifetime warranty. The fabric ripped on my bag once. Kelty completely replaced it with a brand new pack.

[Jaxx]

Love my Keltys. We loved the Pathfinder so much that when we needed a second one I bought the Adventurer.

Let us know what they end up doing for you.

[asdf]

Did you purchase it at REI? You could have taken back there

I did not get it at REI. I just talked to Kelty and they are going to replace it for no charge.. i will post some photos of the new rig.




Woot.
:2thumbs:

[asdf]

Kelty paid for shipping both ways and replaced the old back with a FC 3.0 their top of the line child carrier. The entire process took just over a week. The new pack has improved padding/straps , more storage space, rear view mirror, changing pad, sun/rain fly, and an internal koozie.

Thanks to Kelty for backing up their products.

Rolling in the new ride.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3596189473_687ce547d7_t.jpg

[Cirrus2000]

Kelty paid for shipping both ways and replaced the old back with a FC 3.0 their top of the line child carrier. The entire process took just over a week. The new pack has improved padding/straps , more storage space, rear view mirror, changing pad, sun/rain fly, and an internal koozie.

Thanks to Kelty for backing up their products.

Rolling in the new ride.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3596189473_687ce547d7_t.jpg

Pretty sweet - I'm impressed! :2thumbs:

[Jaxx]

Wow. Props to Kelty. You don't see companies standing behind their products very often these days.