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03-10-2008, 07:35 AM
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External Frame Pack (Kelty Trekker) Modifications
Reviewing the forum on external frame packs--as usual, some love them and some don't, but the main complaint is weight. I've noticed that a few people are still hauling their Kelty Trekkers.
Well, that's what I use. I've tried internal frame packs, but I get a really poor fit between them and my scoliosis (and broken/dislocated spine). So, I've put up with the weight of my external frame. The comfort is guaranteed and I can make sure all the weight is on my hips. Th NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here 
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#2
03-12-2008, 06:46 AM
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Kelty Tioga Lighweighting
I have a Kelty Tioga from the 1980's that was fairly lightweight - compared to yours - to begin with NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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03-13-2008, 11:04 PM
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great ideas i'd have never thought of. now for some surgery on my old camp trails omega NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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03-14-2008, 07:08 AM
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Forgot to say that I removed that spreader bar that holds hope the pack. Yes, the bar may make it e NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#5
03-14-2008, 08:36 AM
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clb, do you have any photos of your modified pack? NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#6
03-20-2008, 11:07 AM
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#7
03-23-2008, 08:02 PM
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Great ideas man. I too have scoliosis and a Kelty Trekker. I guess the 2 just go well togeather. Im NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#8
03-28-2008, 09:25 PM
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No pictures yet. I'm trying to collect some before & after weights, because I still have many o NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#9
03-29-2008, 12:50 PM
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I feel a bit silly getting excited about Kelty lore but here goes:
I'm still using a Ke NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#10
03-29-2008, 06:14 PM
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I have not found anything that fits me better than an external frame pack. But the weight of the kel NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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