This is fantastic. I see you enjoy the history of packs and gear as much as I do. I really appreciate the info. Once I get the leather buckle mounts restitched, I'll take some better photos and send them your way.
Purchased a Portage Pack Co. (Minneapolis, MN) pack last week for 65.00 from a woman who was relocating and selling gear. But, what got me excited was an S.E. Woods Limited #17 pack thrown into the deal as an afterthought. Both packs belonged to her grandmother but had not been used in many...
Howdy from Mintysoda. Finally decided to throw my hat in the ring after relying on this forum for tripping info. Have a 17' Bell Northwind Blackgold and a daughter (Camp Widji girl) who gives me disapproving looks anytime it nears the rocks. Just finished off the season with a mid-October...