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Hello, everyone,
Once upon a time as a young college student I worked for five summers as a forestry research assistant. We spent LONG days in the field in rugged terrain, and carried our gear in backpacks that were suited very well for the purpose. I have since looked several times trying to figure out what packs these were, but do not remember them having any kind of model designation on them, although I am 90% sure they were made by Kelty.
The main body of these packs was just a cylindrical tube open at the top, with a lighter sleeve above the top that could be used to extend the capacity of the pack. At the top of this sleeve was a drawcord that was used to close the top off. The top flap consisted of a large zippered pocket that flapped down over the top of the pack, and was held down by two (I think, possibly just one) nylon straps with side-release buckles. The whole pack was made from a heavy Cordura, probably 1000-weight, and came in either blue or red. The last ones I saw might have been gray. The straps, trim, and back were all black. There was no frame, although the back was lightly padded. There were two padded shoulder straps, and I believe a simple waist belt system that was just 1-1/2" or 2" webbing with a side-release buckle- no padding. There were no external pockets, but there were several plastic lash points on the top pocket and maybe the bottom or body of the pack.
That's it, just the body, top pocket, and straps basically, but the great thing about these packs was that even if you took a hard tumble, which we often did, there was no way you were going to lose anything out of it. These were not huge packs, maybe 1800-2000 c.i. at the most. They were similar to the current Kelty Moraine, only smaller and with no frame stays.
Does this ring a bell with any of you? I would love to find one of these packs on the used market, but I don't even know for sure what I am looking for. These would have been available new in the late 80s, possibly up through the early 90's. I have not been able to find a Kelty catalog from that era, either. And, they may have been made by someone other than Kelty.
If someone could provide me with pictures or information, or any possible leads, based on the sketchy information I have provided, I certainly would appreciate it!
Safe travels!
Regan
Once upon a time as a young college student I worked for five summers as a forestry research assistant. We spent LONG days in the field in rugged terrain, and carried our gear in backpacks that were suited very well for the purpose. I have since looked several times trying to figure out what packs these were, but do not remember them having any kind of model designation on them, although I am 90% sure they were made by Kelty.
The main body of these packs was just a cylindrical tube open at the top, with a lighter sleeve above the top that could be used to extend the capacity of the pack. At the top of this sleeve was a drawcord that was used to close the top off. The top flap consisted of a large zippered pocket that flapped down over the top of the pack, and was held down by two (I think, possibly just one) nylon straps with side-release buckles. The whole pack was made from a heavy Cordura, probably 1000-weight, and came in either blue or red. The last ones I saw might have been gray. The straps, trim, and back were all black. There was no frame, although the back was lightly padded. There were two padded shoulder straps, and I believe a simple waist belt system that was just 1-1/2" or 2" webbing with a side-release buckle- no padding. There were no external pockets, but there were several plastic lash points on the top pocket and maybe the bottom or body of the pack.
That's it, just the body, top pocket, and straps basically, but the great thing about these packs was that even if you took a hard tumble, which we often did, there was no way you were going to lose anything out of it. These were not huge packs, maybe 1800-2000 c.i. at the most. They were similar to the current Kelty Moraine, only smaller and with no frame stays.
Does this ring a bell with any of you? I would love to find one of these packs on the used market, but I don't even know for sure what I am looking for. These would have been available new in the late 80s, possibly up through the early 90's. I have not been able to find a Kelty catalog from that era, either. And, they may have been made by someone other than Kelty.
If someone could provide me with pictures or information, or any possible leads, based on the sketchy information I have provided, I certainly would appreciate it!
Safe travels!
Regan
