I have a 30-year old external frame backpack that I use for heavy-duty backpacking and that probably needs replacement. I recognize the trend these days seems to be toward internal frame packs, but one of the things I like about externals is that I can easily detach the pack from the frame and stow the pack inside a kayak. (The virtually weightless frame can then be lashed to the rear deck if I think I'll use it, or just left behind.) This feature is great because if my side pockets are fully restocked (all those camping doodads), I don't have to redo my camping inventory for kayaking. Anyway my questions are: a.. Does anyone have recommendations for backpacks that can be stored INSIDE the kayak in the fashion I have described? b.. Failing that, what are people's preferences for a very high quality backpack? Thanks. Tom Joyce *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Aug 23 2003 - 17:20:19 PDT
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