Kelty Riot, Canyon Brown, 22 Litre

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
22 Litre
Canyon Brown
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  • Front shove-it pocket Panel Loading External pop out hydration sleeve (Reservoir not included)Bike light loop Side compression
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The company was started by Asher Kelty in 1952. Kelty is a manufacturer of high-end backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags owned by Exxel Outdoors, LLC. The business is based in Boulder, Colorado.

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Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.08 x 9.84 x 9.06 inches; 1.1 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 22611217CYB
  • Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Kelty
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078WSXF2Z
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

Product Description

Wide stable shoulder straps and grooved back padding will make the riot 22L your go-to pack for hiking, biking, and every kind of sport. The modified vest suspension and hideaway air mesh hip belt keep the pack balanced and comfortable. Expandable water bottle pockets and an external pop-out hydration sleeve (reservoir not included) keep you hydrated all day. You'll have plenty of places to stash supplies with internal organization, top stash pocket, front shove-it pocket, and stretch mesh shoulder strap pockets. Whether you prefer exploring the world on two feet or two wheels, the riot is built to keep up with you.

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
36 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the portability, organization, sturdiness, comfort, and fit of the backpack. For example, they mention it's a great lightweight day pack, easy to carry, and well thought out. That said, opinions are mixed on the pockets.

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6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the backpack easy to carry, with great organization and easy-to-reach pockets. They also say it's a great pack for light loads and easy to reach over their shoulder.

"...Great organization and easy to get to pockets. Overall great pack. Glad u chose this over the marmot kompressor." Read more

"...I needed small enough to be easy to carry and big enough to do an overnighter, haul extra stuff for the kids and dog on day hikes, and carry a..." Read more

"this is a great pack for day hikes and typical travel. it is light weight so the material is rather thin...." Read more

"I like the lighweight bits, the outside water bladder storage, the stowable hip belt, and the side pockets...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the organization of the backpack. They mention that it has a great design, is well-built, and has easy-to-access pockets.

"...Great organization and easy to get to pockets. Overall great pack. Glad u chose this over the marmot kompressor." Read more

"...Still useful though and I appreciate the added organization. The two pockets on the shoulder straps are great and I use them for all kinds of stuff...." Read more

"PROS: Lightweight, outside pouch ideal for helmet, nice appearanceCONS: Not water repellent/resistant, too small interior pocket..." Read more

"Well built, well thought out. Like the straps which are comfortable and not bulky. It's easily big enough for day hikes...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the sturdiness of the backpack. For example, they mention it has a water bladder storage, a stowable hip belt, and side pockets. The push-it pouch works great for storing light jackets when it warms up. They also say the outside pouch is ideal for a helmet and it's easy to tuck away for hiking or hauling kids.

"...are great to secure pack when I go biking or bouldering and easy to tuck away for hiking or using hauling the kids stuff around at the zoo...." Read more

"...I like the fact that they are storable and I don't have to screw with rigging them up if I'm not using them...." Read more

"...the shove-it pouch works great for storing light jackets when it warms up. highly recommend this pack." Read more

"...like the lighweight bits, the outside water bladder storage, the stowable hip belt, and the side pockets...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the backpack. They mention that the straps are comfortable and not bulky. They also appreciate the compression straps that allow them to tighten their drinks.

"...Great ventilation on the shoulder straps and comfortable to wear all day. Love the way water bladders fit into this...." Read more

"...Sleek, unobtrusive, good looking, comfortable and is holding up like a champ. No ice axe loops, but I'm in Texas so who cares?..." Read more

"...there's compression straps that allow you to tighten your drinks. the main zippered compartment has a smaller pocket to stow valuables...." Read more

"Well built, well thought out. Like the straps which are comfortable and not bulky. It's easily big enough for day hikes...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the fit of the backpack. For example, they mention it fits well, is easy to use for day hikes, and has plenty of room for their belongings. Some appreciate the water bladder compatibility and the easy access to the pockets. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of this product.

"...Love the way water bladders fit into this. Great organization and easy to get to pockets. Overall great pack...." Read more

"...Perfect size for a phone, snacks, knife, small rodents, etc... The waist straps are good for keeping the pack secured to me while scrambling through..." Read more

"Perfect small backpack for just a dayhike; if that is all your looking for your cannot find a better one for a better price." Read more

"...Like the straps which are comfortable and not bulky. It's easily big enough for day hikes...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the material of the backpack. They mention that it is good quality and sturdy.

"...Sleek, unobtrusive, good looking, comfortable and is holding up like a champ. No ice axe loops, but I'm in Texas so who cares?..." Read more

"...straps are not very thick and are more like a mesh but still feel sturdy. there's two side pockets that easily fit a 32oz Nalgene or a hydroflask...." Read more

"...Good quality material. The biggest issue is the zippers. They constantly get caught on the backpack when you are opening and closing." Read more

8 customers mention4 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the pockets in the backpack. Some mention the internal pocket in the main compartment is alright, while others say it's too small.

"...The kangaroo pouch external pocket has some depth to it, which keeps small items secure and the top external pocket is a good size for quick grab..." Read more

"...CONS: Not water repellent/resistant, too small interior pocketOverall, a good lightweight day pack...." Read more

"...the main zippered compartment has a smaller pocket to stow valuables. the shove-it pouch works great for storing light jackets when it warms up...." Read more

"I like the lighweight bits, the outside water bladder storage, the stowable hip belt, and the side pockets...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Kristyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great UL daypack
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018
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I love this pack. Waist straps are great to secure pack when I go biking or bouldering and easy to tuck away for hiking or using hauling the kids stuff around at the zoo. Great ventilation on the shoulder straps and comfortable to wear all day. Love the way water bladders fit into this. Great organization and easy to get to pockets. Overall great pack. Glad u chose this over the marmot kompressor.
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Jinxproof777
4.0 out of 5 stars Great lightweight day pack or minimalist overnighter
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017
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After a lot of research I couldn't make up my mind between a few lightweight day packs for scrambling around the Texas canyon-lands and decided to take a chance on this pack over the Marmot Ultra Kompressor. While the latter has a ton of great reviews, I liked some of the features (and the looks) of the Kelty and figured it was worth a shot. Turns out, I'm pretty stoked on it. I'm 5'7" and pretty muscular and this pack fits well, although I have the chest strap cinched down all the way. If you're a tiny little waifish thing, don't expect that strap to be too snug.
I needed small enough to be easy to carry and big enough to do an overnighter, haul extra stuff for the kids and dog on day hikes, and carry a bunch of water. (It gets HOT around here and water isn't easy to come by) I also wanted some pockets for organization and some ventilation for the back. This pack fits the bill for all of that pretty well. I can carry a 3l liter hydration bladder in the back and easily cinch in two 32oz bottles in each side. If I'm not needing the bottles, the side pocket straps cinch the bottom of the pack pretty well. The kangaroo pouch external pocket has some depth to it, which keeps small items secure and the top external pocket is a good size for quick grab items. It's easy to just reach over my shoulder and get to it without removing the pack. The internal pocket in the main compartment is alright, but not great. It a little shallow and the divider that separates it into two sections doesn't seem to go high enough. Still useful though and I appreciate the added organization. The two pockets on the shoulder straps are great and I use them for all kinds of stuff. Perfect size for a phone, snacks, knife, small rodents, etc... The waist straps are good for keeping the pack secured to me while scrambling through rock gardens and up and down canyon walls, but aren't load bearing which is fine for this size of a pack. I like the fact that they are storable and I don't have to screw with rigging them up if I'm not using them. That actually is one of my favorite things about this pack... no straps dangling everywhere! Sleek, unobtrusive, good looking, comfortable and is holding up like a champ. No ice axe loops, but I'm in Texas so who cares? Tracking poles can be lashed to the sides with the compression straps. The little loop at the base is for a bike blinky thing I suppose, but I usually hook a carabiner on it and modify an extra carry space. For me, the 22 is a bit big for mountain biking, but would probably make a good commuter pack if you haul a bunch of crap around and like blinky light things.
Besides the small gripe about the inside pockets, my only (minor) gripe is that the back panel bulges out with a big 3l hydration bladder and pretty much negates the venting to my back. Not too big of a deal...when it's 100 plus outside you're going to sweat like Trump in a tanning bed anyway. Good value, good style, and a winner in my book. It will be headed down to the jungles of Mexico soon and I'm thinking it will be a good carry-on and day pack in that context as well.

Really pleased with this little ruck. I dig the green, but would have picked up the brown if it was available. I'd give it 5 stars with a little tweak to the inside pocket and back panel, but that's just because I'm being a little anal retentive about things.
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Zachary V
5.0 out of 5 stars great pack!
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2018
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this is a great pack for day hikes and typical travel. it is light weight so the material is rather thin. be aware that the shoulder straps are not very thick and are more like a mesh but still feel sturdy. there's two side pockets that easily fit a 32oz Nalgene or a hydroflask. there's compression straps that allow you to tighten your drinks. the main zippered compartment has a smaller pocket to stow valuables. the shove-it pouch works great for storing light jackets when it warms up. highly recommend this pack.
2 people found this helpful
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Grot
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect small backpack for just a dayhike
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2018
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Perfect small backpack for just a dayhike; if that is all your looking for your cannot find a better one for a better price.
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Eric Paquette
3.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight but nothing spectacular
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018
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I like the lighweight bits, the outside water bladder storage, the stowable hip belt, and the side pockets. It's a bit drab looking in grey/grey/red straps, and the zipper on the main compartment is not very good to be honest. I'd probably try another brand next time (I was looking at REI).
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Zorro
4.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight day pack
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2018
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PROS: Lightweight, outside pouch ideal for helmet, nice appearance
CONS: Not water repellent/resistant, too small interior pocket

Overall, a good lightweight day pack. Perfect for my bike rides, day hike or gym. Would have been better if it is a little bit water resistant in case of an unexpected rain.
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NH Proud
4.0 out of 5 stars Kelty daypack packs a punch !
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017
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Well built, well thought out. Like the straps which are comfortable and not bulky. It's easily big enough for day hikes. I've jambed two days of clothes and laptop and have taken on a dozen business trips. Good quality material. The biggest issue is the zippers. They constantly get caught on the backpack when you are opening and closing.
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Gabriele
5.0 out of 5 stars Fatto molto bene e comodo
Reviewed in Italy on March 1, 2020
Size: 22 LitreColor: WoodbineVerified Purchase
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Liu Changhe
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2019
Size: 22 LitreColor: WoodbineVerified Purchase
Light weight and suitable for summer.
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livia
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena mochila de día.
Reviewed in Spain on November 9, 2018
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Una mochila perfecta para salidas de un día muy cómoda si no se lleva mucho peso dentro y la chaqueta se puede enganchar fuera sin problema
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Thomas
1.0 out of 5 stars Amazon provides misleading product pictures
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2020
Size: 22 LitreColor: RavenVerified Purchase
I wanted to buy a black backpack. Looked at the photos and odered color "raven". To my surprise I got a dark-olive one (photo).
Dear Kelty and Amazon Staff, please do google "a raven".
Backpack itself is not bad, but totally not worth the initial price - roughly Osprey and Deuter range, but the quality is avarage.
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Thomas
1.0 out of 5 stars Amazon provides misleading product pictures
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2020
I wanted to buy a black backpack. Looked at the photos and odered color "raven". To my surprise I got a dark-olive one (photo).
Dear Kelty and Amazon Staff, please do google "a raven".
Backpack itself is not bad, but totally not worth the initial price - roughly Osprey and Deuter range, but the quality is avarage.
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massimo
4.0 out of 5 stars Zino
Reviewed in Italy on January 15, 2020
Size: 22 LitreColor: WoodbineVerified Purchase
Prodotto conforme alle aspettative
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