Red Cloud 5000
dsmoyer2303443: 
Very comfortable when packed right. Can carry an immense load. I actually carried food for five people on a backpacking trip with this plus clothes, a sleeping bag, a sleeping pad, a tent, a self inflating pad, first aid, and some other things. Plus it was a winter trip so the clothes were heavy. And the green color appeals to me.
Red Cloud 6650
NvHiker:
Used the pack three times so far, very easy to adjust during first trip. Lots of room.(I tend to over pack) I was able to fit compressed zero degree bag in compartment with no problem. I wish side adjusting straps had buckles also, not just adjusters. All in all, I would highly recommend pack.
Basically, the pack's a mule.
ealbitz:
I have a 6650 Red Cloud. This pack can hold everything and anything. I worked at a camp where I led two week backpacking trips and had to carry over 9 liters of water and a big first aid kit. I was also able to then fit everything else on the inside, including tent and air mattress. Plus, then I had room for when people got hurt and we needed to divide weight up. Basically, the pack's a mule.The pack is sturdy at heavy weights and has lots of padding. The hip belt could form a little bit more to your body, and I wouldn't recommend to smaller sized people. The material can stand up to anything, and if it doesn't, well it has a lifetime warranty with Kelty and their repair service is excellent. Overall, it is a great buy.
a pretty good backpack
you go ho: 
This pack is sturdy and can pretty much take anything you throw at it. Ive stuffed it to the brim on two European vacations and on a couple backpacking excursions. Its a little heavy and the straps slip a little bit under heavy weight (more than 35lb) and it gets a little uncomfortable, but for moderate loads it's a nice starter pack.
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