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Posted by rexim on July 19, 2007 at 2:37:17 pm EDT
In reply to Backpack restoration posted by rexim on July 19, 2007 at 8:56:16 am EDT

Thanks for the suggestion. I was just going to spray off the back bands, but your idea sounds better. As I said, I have already washed the cargo bag, and plan on soaking and rinsing the straps. I guess I'll just do the same with the frame and back bands.

I believe it's a pre-Tioga version; according to the history stated on the Kelty web site, Kelty introduced the Tioga in 1973 with "a fully padded, one-piece waistbelt, larger-capacity bag, covered zippers, waterproof fabric, and a new cam-lock buckle." My pack features a two-piece unpadded waistbelt and the stainless steel quick-release buckle, which Kelty says was introduced in 1970.

But it's a pretty large bag on frame that is more rigid than my 1990's Kelty, so I'd hate to consign it to the dustbin of history. Plus, I like the red color.

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