RE: [at-l] Duraflex Journey Backpack

["Nicole Markee" <thatgirl@astrogirl.com>]

I have a Jansport Mimimalist.  I chose it after trying on, taking home and
stuffing and trying on again:  a Dana M80 (which is a nice pack for
weekends, but I can't carry 5 days of food in it) and a Gregory Reality (I
didn't like the way it carried -- felt every one of the 35 pounds).  I also
looked all over for a Mountainsmith 4000 but couldn't find one at any of 5
local outfitters.  The had Mountainsmiths, just not that one.  I can't buy a
pack through the mail, so I kept looking.

I like it, and I can fit all my crap in it...but I'm not carrying a lot of
luxuries.  And I'm an Esbit person.

Felix "challenged me to thruhike with that pack".  We'll just see about
that.

-Nicole

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-at-l@backcountry.net [mailto:owner-at-l@backcountry.net]On
> Behalf Of Thomas McGinnis
> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 1999 7:25 AM
> To: at-l@backcountry.net; BackpackingLight@onelist.com; John O
> Subject: Re: [at-l] Duraflex Journey Backpack
>
>
>
>      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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