[pct-l] External Frame Packs

[Jeffrey Olson]

Having just sold two Jansport D-3s and given away a Kelty Super Tioga, 
I'm chuckling at this thread.  In 1993 my girlfriend and I set off to 
hike from Lassen to Whitney carrying 72 (Kelty Super Tioga) and 54 
pounds (Jansport D-5) respectively.  I've kept the external frames for 
the reason that Glen mentions below, as well as "sentimental" reasons.

As part of downsizing I got rid of about eight packs that chronicled my 
hiking from the late 70s onward - realizing I'd never carry a load 
heavier than 30 pounds again.  The kind of backpacking that involves 
lots of weight is just no longer appealing.  I have known this for 
years.  Yet the sentimental/emotional part had me keep equipment I 
"knew" I'd never use.  My past doesn't exist in old equipment...

Jeff
Arcata, CA

On 7/14/2014 9:12 AM, JPL wrote:
> If you're carrying big loads, maybe, but that is a nearly six pound pack!
> Something to think about...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Glen Matthews
> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2014 7:18 PM
> To: Pct-L at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] External Frame Packs
>
> When Jansport reissued their D2 recently, I purchased one. I used this pack
> as a teenager when hiking in the Southwest and carrying massive amounts of
> water. Nothing else works as well...
>
> Glen
>
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