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COWBOYSURVIVAL
10-22-2011, 02:06 PM
I scored this one at Goodwill today for 8$. Can anyone shed some light on what pack it is? It looks like the label once said REI? What would a 'new" pack that is similar cost?

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af330/COWBOYSURVIVAL/DSCN3853.jpg

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af330/COWBOYSURVIVAL/DSCN3854.jpg

I love it when I find a score at Goodwill that say's "USA" right on it!

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af330/COWBOYSURVIVAL/DSCN3857.jpg

Rick
10-22-2011, 04:30 PM
Looks like $9.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-REI-External-Frame-BackPack-Hiking-Camping-NICE-/250912530875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6b8d61bb

Send an email to REI along with your pictures. They should be able to tell you about it and when it was made.

tipacanoe
10-22-2011, 05:53 PM
I have what appears to be the same frame, but not the pack, mine fits the frame better, but isn't anything special. It was a yard sale find and all my flyfishing waders and boots and extra stuff goes in it. It is quite comfortable when hiking into a pond or access on a river.

COWBOYSURVIVAL
10-22-2011, 08:38 PM
Looks like $9.00

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-REI-External-Frame-BackPack-Hiking-Camping-NICE-/250912530875?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6b8d61bb

Send an email to REI along with your pictures. They should be able to tell you about it and when it was made.

+15$ shipping, I stole it, for 8 bucks! The early bird gets the worm...

Sourdough
10-22-2011, 09:13 PM
I am going to say, it is a KELTY "Tioga" pack, made for REI distribution. But I don't know much about back packs.

Rick
10-22-2011, 11:06 PM
You should invest in one or two so you can figure out which you like the best.

hunter63
10-23-2011, 11:18 AM
Picked up a couple of those alum. frame packs a while back, at a yard sale, gently used, for $2.00 each, didn't really need them, but I was a good deal, ya know?

On my "Wow, what a deal , not sure what I gonna do with it" shelf in my garage..........

COWBOYSURVIVAL
10-23-2011, 11:42 AM
I thought it was a deal but I also liked the fall colors. All of my stuff sacks are drab or camo, this one would be handy during hunting season when I go exploring. It is quite a large pack and has seen some hard use and held up well. All metal buckles and zippers.

hunter63
10-23-2011, 11:55 AM
That still is a heck of a deal, and you need to take advantage of them when the time comes.....You can never find one when you need it.

I have a blaze orange back pack that I use to carry extra clothes during hunting season, in an all day-er, maybe longer pack.

I am also a big fan or packing gear for storage and transport, with the idea you can 'grab and go' if nessessary.

Also have a weakness for tool boxes.......tool bags

COWBOYSURVIVAL
10-23-2011, 12:02 PM
That still is a heck of a deal, and you need to take advantage of them when the time comes.....You can never find one when you need it.

I have a blaze orange back pack that I use to carry extra clothes during hunting season, in an all day-er, maybe longer pack.

I am also a big fan or packing gear for storage and transport, with the idea you can 'grab and go' if nessessary.

Also have a weakness for tool boxes.......tool bags Yeah I am converting my camping gear from totes to packs. This one would of been hard to pass by with 6 exterior pouches.

hunter63
10-23-2011, 12:09 PM
I have kinda done that as well.
Totes are carried around pretty much permanent in the back of the trucks and trailers, but are kinda hard to pack.
I do like to put the pack into a tote as it keeps them from getting damp/wet.

rebel
10-23-2011, 07:09 PM
That brings back memories. Good find.