Re: [at-l] Duraflex Journey Backpack

[tmcginnis@ucclan.state.in.us (Thomas McGinnis)]

     Looking forward to your review, John.
     BTW, fellow (lite)gearheads, the latest Sierra Trading Post catalog 
     had the Jansport "minimalist" (3600-4200ci, 2.4 pounds, topload, 
     topflap/hippack, nice looking, $150?) on sale for $80!


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Subject: [at-l] Duraflex Journey Backpack
Author:  John O <johno@mail.monmouth.com> at ima
Date:    1/13/99 3:45 PM


Fellow Gearheads,
My Duraflex Journey Backpack arrived today.  I haven't had a chance to use 
it as yet.  This weekend for sure :)  
3600 cu. in. capacity (according to information tag attached to pack) 
Top loading with expandable collar to store those extra loads 
Aluminium perimeter frame
420 High denisty nylon with cordura bottom (it looks quite durable) 
Separate sleeping bag compartment w/zip-out divider
Adjustable suspension (I like their system)
Contoured shoulder straps (nice and long with several attachment points) 
Padded adjustable hip belt 
Compression straps (they are to long a good place to lower the pack weight 
snip snip)
Load lifting and stabilizing straps
Sternum straps
Daisy chain on rear of bag
Large lid pocket (rear covered zipper ample room in pocket)
Rear pocket (covered zipper pocket has considerable room for maps and other 
small items.
2 side pockets for holding water bottle or other items 
color teal & black
Weight  2 lbs 13 ozs  Cutting down length of straps and sleeping bag 
divider will reduce weight by about 10 ounces.  Haven't decided what to 
trim as yet.  I'll carry it for awhile the way it came before snipping 
excess weight off pack  
Cost $59.95
You can view pack at this site
http://www.greatescape.net/journey.asp
I bought mine through The Outdoor Store in Kennewick, WA  phone:1-888-605-2472 
When I ordered mine I dealt with the owner Jay Richards he was extremely 
helpful.  He shipped it out UPS the next day.
After I've used it this weekend I'll post my thoughts. 
Have a good one.
John
     
     
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