Howling Dingo
07-05-2012, 12:45 AM
Here is a few pics of a 40 year classic kiwi canvas backpack I picked up.The maker is W.J. Hall(1971) who no longer seem to be in business.That's is a bit of a pity as it is a really well made pack of a stranded rarely seen in gear these days.This was called there Everest model so I take it was there top of the range pack,back in the day.
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/NZ%20pack%201971/NZpack001.jpg
Always interesting to see old gear like this can't be too many of these old packs out there..A one time the norm the external frame pack seem too of had there day.I found this company called Kelty in the states,this is one of the few places still making packs with external frames..
http://www.kelty.com/c-12-external-frame.aspx
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/NZ%20pack%201971/NZpack010.jpg
The pack is mostly hefty canvas and leather the frame itself is chromed steel.It has two large external pockets an a map pocket under the lid.Not sure of the exact size but must be something like 80 to 90 liters at least.
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/NZ%20pack%201971/NZpack006.jpg
The hardness system is a pretty primitive by today's standards.Three black nylon straps go a across your back with the wide leather shoulders strap.There is no belt so the load is carried totally on you shoulders..I have to say not having a belt makes the pack a bit uncomfortable
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/NZ%20pack%201971/NZpack005.jpg
On the top of the frame there is this strange metal attachment.This metal bit unscrews from the main H frame,perhaps some kind of holder for a water bottle????
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/NZ%20pack%201971/NZpack001.jpg
Always interesting to see old gear like this can't be too many of these old packs out there..A one time the norm the external frame pack seem too of had there day.I found this company called Kelty in the states,this is one of the few places still making packs with external frames..
http://www.kelty.com/c-12-external-frame.aspx
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/NZ%20pack%201971/NZpack010.jpg
The pack is mostly hefty canvas and leather the frame itself is chromed steel.It has two large external pockets an a map pocket under the lid.Not sure of the exact size but must be something like 80 to 90 liters at least.
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/NZ%20pack%201971/NZpack006.jpg
The hardness system is a pretty primitive by today's standards.Three black nylon straps go a across your back with the wide leather shoulders strap.There is no belt so the load is carried totally on you shoulders..I have to say not having a belt makes the pack a bit uncomfortable
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll390/Ozhaggishead/NZ%20pack%201971/NZpack005.jpg
On the top of the frame there is this strange metal attachment.This metal bit unscrews from the main H frame,perhaps some kind of holder for a water bottle????