NEED A PACK SHORT ON CASH

“So here's the deal. I have less than 100 dollars that I can afford to spend on a new pack. This is a problem because I need something around 5000ci and any good internal frame packs that i know of cost around $150+. I have been looking around and a brand "High Peak" by simonx sports jumped out at me. They have all the same features of higher cost packs and cost around 70 bucks. Any ideas?”

“eBay.”

“buy it, or check campmor and outdooroutlet.”

“Walmart”

“Come up with a female trail name, pose as a girl. Inevitably Stovestomper will come running and outfit you with whatever you need.”

“was looking on ebay for kelty packs but they seem to all go over 100 even the used ones.”

“check out REI outlet”

“Here's one for just under $100

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8001&catalogId=40000008001&productId=48124984&parent_category_rn=22000119&vcat=OUTLET_SSHP_CAMPING_HIKING_LD

Also, I have an L.L. Bean Appalachian Expedition Pack that at this point I doubt I'll ever need that kind of space. I'm not sure of the ci but I know it's at least 5000, maybe more. I can't seem to find any info on it (it's discontinued).”

“Academy Sports has a Kelty internal frame at about 5000 ci for $100. I got one a year or two back for trips with my kids. So far, so good. I don't know where you're located, but Academy is a chain in the SE.”

“Approximate volume 5,200 cu. in. (85 liters) / 5,370 cu. in. (88 liters)”

“LOL Nimblefoot!”

“Not aimed at you, Pamela. Just trying to throw a dig at Stovey:)”

“i know ;O)”

“I just sold a Gregory Reality pack on Ebay for 65.00.”

“any experience with jansport packs, or is there anyone trying to sell a used pack? i always seem to get outbid on ebay at the very last minuet.
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“Are you male or female? I have a gregory pack used about 3-4 times. I've since moved on. It's a small I think. Fits me good and I'm 5'2. Send me an e-mail at the address on my profile and we'll talk. I'd send it to you for the cost of shipping if you think it would work.”

“I've had no trouble finding low end Kelty packs for under 100.....check any sports store.”

“What stores are you looking in? ive checked a few and the only keltys under 100 bucks are less than 4000ci.
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“Here's a thread from when I got my big Kelty. It turns out it's called the Big Bend. If there is an Academy Sports in your area you should be able to pick one up.

http://www.thebackpacker.com/trailtalk/thread/39411,-1.php”

“quit being cheap and spend some money”

“Pot kettle black!

I know a guy that uses an external frame pack, I'll just steal his and send it to you!

MoooooooooooHahahahahahahaha!”

“STAY AWAY FROM WAL MART! THEIR GEAR IS CRAP!

I would try Campmor or eBay. Campmor has some really good packs from 60 dollars and up.”

“hey, i've gotta birthday comming up...i think i'm gonna get one of those new fangeled internal frames everyone's been talking about...i like to wait about 15-20 years after a new piece of gear comes out just to make sure it's not a fad ;)”

“yeah well if i had some money to spend getting a pack would not be a problem but as a high school student its not that simple.”

“easy killer, it's a joke...you see, my screename is, ahhh forget it...have a nice day”

“I have an old Peak One internal frame I would be willing to part with for a few bucks.

gitfiddle - email me at

backpakn2@sbcglobal.net

if you are interested”

“WTF WK??!!!...i've been in the market for an internal for how long and you go offering it to a newby?...that's alright, you just better hold onto that commie hat the next trip we go on...you don't want it to come up missing”

“I seem to remember offering to sell this to you a while ago.

If he is not interested, I sell it at a rock bottom price.”

“its cool. i just need to vent, to much college stuff.”

“actually i think you are right...there was some reason i didn't want it...weight or size or something...do you know what the cubic inches are?...i was thinking it was the same or smaller than what i have now and i wanted to move up”

“college? Where you looking at or going?”

“I want to say it is around 4500 or something.

You didn't want it because it is an internal frame pack. You silly lover of external!”

“Miami ohio is number one right now. Yeah i may be interested. email me some specs and pics.”

“Miami ohio is number one right now. Yeah i may be interested. email me some specs and pics.”

“sorry...internet flipped out
Email's Gitfiddle001@yahoo.com
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“if you send the pics and specs and i dont respond im gonna be out of town for tonight and tomorrow but yeah im interested.”

“Sho nuff. I'll see if I can send something this evening”

“So i have heard of peak one, but cant find any reviews or anything of the sort. was it an all around good tough pack?”

“I just checked every pack in my house and discovered that they were all short on cash. I need to find teh store that sells packs with plenty of cash in them.”

“yeah i seem to have the same problem.”

“gitfiddle..whatcha need?”

“a pack arount 4500ci, hopefully internal frame. im about 6"3' and needs to fit a 17 to 18 inch torso. and i only have around 70 bucks to spend, so used is great, but i would like it to hold up for a while so i can use it more than 2 or three times.”

“The Kelty packs are great packs for the money. I helped a buddy pick one out and it was about what you're looking for. $120 at Gander Mountain.”

“Been a little hectic at home g. I will try this evening to send you the specs.”

“thanks”

“so has anyone used or heard any thing about a Jansport Big bear pack?”

“Nothing wrong with Jansport. They might not be the lightest or have all the bells and whistles but I am sure that alot of the people on this board started with one or had one at some time.”

“ok, thanks.”

“git, try garagesales. I scored an old Kelty Super Tioga external frame for 20 bucks..in great shape too.”

“i just might have to try that.”