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Jan 1, 2006 16:15:21 GMT -5
Post by Magicpaddler on Jan 1, 2006 16:15:21 GMT -5
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Bannock
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Jan 2, 2006 11:44:20 GMT -5
Post by Bannock on Jan 2, 2006 11:44:20 GMT -5
Jeff, I also have two of the Woods Mason packs. They do have grab loops on the top. They also have pockets on each side for a Nalgene bottle. I really like that feature. I have heard others say they snag when loading/unloading and they just cut them off. The one I have is a Camp Trails so not identical to the Mason pack. Mine, too, has the grab loops. Where this one has the nalgene bottle holders, mine has smaller pockets, more like a footing. Slip the base of the tent pole bag (or umbrella-type chair) in this and then its length is strapped at two points along the side. So if you're not interested in the nalgene bottle holders, perhaps you could use them in the same manner I suggested. If they get in the way, perhaps they can be removed and a smaller pocket sewn in its place. I figure for $52 you can't go too wrong.
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Bannock
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Jan 2, 2006 11:52:21 GMT -5
Post by Bannock on Jan 2, 2006 11:52:21 GMT -5
BTW what does, "Crampon patches on lid" mean? What are "Crampon patches"?
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Beavers
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Jan 2, 2006 12:41:03 GMT -5
Post by Beavers on Jan 2, 2006 12:41:03 GMT -5
The Mason pack has the little pocket things too. The Nalgene pockets are sewn to them. They do work great for tent poles and a saw/hatchet.
I have no idea what a "crampon patch" is. I going to have to go look at my pack. I don't even remember any patches on the lid.
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Jan 2, 2006 15:32:10 GMT -5
Post by Canoearoo on Jan 2, 2006 15:32:10 GMT -5
I to couldn't pass up that price so I bought it as well. We needed a new pack sense we added another member to our family and we need one that could be carried with the canoe so we could limit our portaging to triple portages lol. Now we own 3 internals, one external and a Duluth type pack. ;D Oh the sacrifices we make for our kids
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Jan 2, 2006 15:43:49 GMT -5
Post by Canoearoo on Jan 2, 2006 15:43:49 GMT -5
Usually a crampon patch is for mountain climbing. It is a spot for your ice ax and or your crampons to be extra secured. It usually looks like a Velcro loop or a small strap sewed on both sides so that you can clip on something in the middle. It is usually on the top half of the pack and there is usually a loop at the bottom of the pack for the head of the ice ax. On this pack you can see them on the very top on the lid. They are those two black things on the top. I see they have made them out of rubber and it looks like you can thread straps threw them. It also looks like this pack does have the loops at the bottom for the ice ax head. I wonder if they are intending is pack to be used in the winter as well? Interesting
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Jan 4, 2006 20:39:43 GMT -5
Post by Canoearoo on Jan 4, 2006 20:39:43 GMT -5
Hmm I was at a mountain climbing website and they said that a crampon patch can be something else as well. They said that near the bottom of the pack where the ice ax head sits they will add a 'patch' of fabric to reinforce the pack to protect it from punctures. So now we have 2 definitions.
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Jan 7, 2006 10:29:56 GMT -5
Post by jefinpa on Jan 7, 2006 10:29:56 GMT -5
I tried on a Kelty Red Cloud and really liked it. I'm pondering the 5600, I think the 6600 would be a bit large, eh? More than I want to spend right now ($169.99 at Dicks), looking at several on E-Bay.. I'm still a bit concerned about all the things sticking out and the lack of grab straps but it sure is comfortable.
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