[pct-l] Golden Opportunity

[verber at gmail.com (Mark Verber)]

I think it silly to compare the Breeze to the Cloud @ $500 on the used
market. They are completely different.  The Breeze retailed for $69, and
there are a number of reasonable alternatives for it such as the Fanatic
Fringe Alpine.  I suppose there might be some crazy collects who will pay
$500 for a breeze, but I expect this is unlikely.

My memory is that the Kelty Cloud retailed for between $400-600 depend on
which model.  It was a modular backpack aimed at climbers.  The $150 Red
Cloud is modelled on the original (white) Cloud.  So why $500?  Well, the
Cloud was made from 100% spectra, extra heavy duty stitching with a higher
quality control.  At that time the only companies I know who made 100%
spectra packs beside the Cloud was McHale Packs, WildThings, and a bit later
the value priced Mintril Pack. Why use Spectra?  If you wanted an absolutely
bombproof, abrassive resistant, light weight pack, it was the only choose.
But 100% spectra is expensive. Today, with the need for combat armor, it's
almost impossible to find 100% spectra packs, which could easily justify
this pack retaining it's value since it is close to impossible to purchase a
new modular backpack which will be as durable as the Cloud.

--Mark

On 12/29/05, StoneDancer1@aol.com <StoneDancer1@aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> In a message dated 12/29/2005 8:30:41 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> Hiker97@aol.com writes:
>
> >>>>I would be willing to sell my used  Breeze pack to  some lucky  hiker
> for
> $500>>>>>.
>
> browsed gear on ebay and noted that a Kelty Cloud went for more
> than  $550.
> There's hope for your Breeze... :C)
>
>