Re: [at-l] gear

[rhymworm@mindspring.com]

This won't help you for your short hikes, but BACKPACKER's gear testers really liked this pack a few years ago, and it's still a very good deal for such a substantial pack. It's available thru Campmor (www.campmor.com), and is also available in a smaller model:

"Jansport Rockies 100 Internal Frame Pack 
Price: $169.95
 Item Number: 99647
Color: Evergreen
Size: 31in. x 22in. x 12in., Avg. Wt.: 4lbs. 9oz., Capacity: 6200 cu. in. (7000 cu. in. extended).
Fits torso lengths of 18in. and above (approximately 5ft. 6in. and taller).
A nine-pocket monster pack that’s ready for a week in the mountains.
Velcro® closure Torso Ladder to adjust to various torso lengths.
Back pad, lumbar pad, dual-density hip belt and contoured shoulder straps for carrying comfort.
Compression side pockets, top lid pocket, water bottle pockets, stash pockets and bivy extension.
Dual bag compression straps
Half-moon shaped sleeping bag access with #10 coil zipper.
 Top lid has dual daisy chain on top to add on any Modular System pockets or for lashing other
 gear.
420 denier high density nylon packcloth with 430 denier HexStop trim and 500 denier Kodra
bottom"

Neal Wilkinson <groovetopia@excite.com> wrote:
> I'm a trail novice (mostly short day hikes so far) and I'm gradually gearingup for longer hikes (days and/or weeks). I'm in the market for a pack and
would like to spend less than $150 if I can.  I've seen a few packs in that
price range and wondered if anyone had any advice... I'd like to find
something that's decent for a day hike, but large enough for a week long
trek.

I know it's hard to shop for comfort on the internet...so I s'pose I'll just
have to go try the things on at a store...  Any suggestions would be
appreciated.  


Novice Neal




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