Kelty 40th Anniversary External Frame Pack – Size Medium: 1952–1992. Kelty green pack bag, flat black anodized frame. Frame packs are no longer vogue but still one of the best ways to carry a heavy load. Lots of updated features compared to older models. 

Suspension –

•Heliarc welded aircraft grade tubular aluminum frame with curvature at the bottom creating a shelf below the pack bag. Top, adjustable frame extension.

•Padded shoulder straps with adjustable load lifter straps and a chest strap.

•Broad, mesh panel back band.

•Padded hip belt integrated with a padded lumbar pad. Some adjustment here for torso length.

•Hip belt tensioner straps stabilize the lower pack.

•Foam padding has not hardened.

Pack Bag –

• The pack is divided with a zip out partition creating a full length compartment. Zippered access to the lower sleeping bag compartment. About an 8 oz, coated pack cloth. Coating is not delaminating.

•All zippers are double pull, nylon coil and work fine.

•Left side pocket is full length with a zippered divider. Individual pockets on the right. Slots behind the pockets and between bag. Large panel pocket on the upper front.

•Top extension skirt with draw cord.

•Top flap has a cordura nylon crampon panel with lashing points. The same located on front of the lower access panel to the packbag.

The pack is in excellent condition, with the stitching all good. There are no tears, holes, wear, stains or critter damage on the fabric. 

Size medium, torso length adjustment  - There is some, not much, torso length adjustment with hip belt positioning. Primarily though, the shoulder straps point of attachment on the cross member may be repositioned onto either side of the tube or jumping up to the next higher cross tube. From the center line of the hip belt to the lowest shoulder strap attachment upward to the highest possible point of attachment, ranges from 16 inches to 20 and1/2 inches. From 16 & 1/2" to 20″ without an attachment point unless one lowers and uses the very long clevis pin where adjustments to the load stabilizer straps are made.