WTB backpacks, Large frame, Bridge Hammocks

**Mule** · 08-27-2009, 06:42

Originally Posted by Ramblinrev

Mule... what is the plan? 2-3 days out? A quick periodic overnight? The big box stores have some really inexpensive external frame packs that might be ok for periodic short duration. I would hate to saddle someone with one of those for even a week long trek. But a quick out and in might be servicable for what they are. If you can't mooch anything else it might be worth thinking about.

Unfortunately I got rid of all my stuff like that a while ago.

Thanks, I will look into those. Mule

**Red Hat** · 08-27-2009, 10:13

Originally Posted by Mule

What is the cubic inches of the packs? I am interested. Thanks, Mule

Put a price on the packs and the hammock.

Not sure about cubic inches, but I'll try to do the math and get back to you today. I'd take $150 for the whole bunch, that's 100 for the hammock and 25 each for the packs. I never even used the hammock, but I bought it here for $100. The packs are mine from 2003 and 2004. The REI has about 100 AT miles and the Mountainsmith has less than 50.
Okay I googled and one website said the Chimera was 3750 and one said 4000... By the way, although it is considered a "women's" pack, it is identical to the men's Auspex. The REI is bigger than the Mountainsmith, so I'd estimate 4000-4200 cu inches. It is a blue canvas-like internal frame.

**Mule** · 08-27-2009, 10:23

Originally Posted by Red Hat

Not sure about cubic inches, but I'll try to do the math and get back to you today. I'd take $150 for the whole bunch, that's 100 for the hammock and 25 each for the packs. I never even used the hammock, but I bought it here for $100. The packs are mine from 2003 and 2004. The REI has about 100 AT miles and the Mountainsmith has less than 50.
Okay I googled and one website said the Chimera was 3750 and one said 4000... By the way, although it is considered a "women's" pack, it is identical to the men's Auspex. The REI is bigger than the Mountainsmith, so I'd estimate 4000-4200 cu inches. It is a blue canvas-like internal frame.

I would like to buy the packs. Paypal? Steve

**east_stingray** · 08-27-2009, 18:09

If you end up looking for another pack, I have a Lowe Alpine Contour classic that's gigantic. PM me if your other deals don't fall through. 50 bucks sounds about right for it.

**slowhike** · 08-27-2009, 19:00

If none of the other packs work out, I have two "Back Magic", external frames by The North Face. Nice big, padded hip belts that connect to the pack by a piece that allows the belt to move with the hips as you walk. I love the way these packs carry.
I think they weigh about 7lbs each. Still very serviceable.

One is my trusty "pack horse" from the heavy pack days. It'll carry more than a backpacker needs to carry<G>.
It took me a couple minutes to make the decision to sell them, especially the one I used for so long, but I guess it's time to let go<G>.

If interested, I'll sell them for $30 each, plus shipping. ...Tim

**Mule** · 08-27-2009, 19:02

Originally Posted by slowhike

If none of the other packs work out, I have two "Back Magic", external frames by The North Face. Nice big, padded hip belts that connect to the pack by a piece that allows the belt to move with the hips as you walk. I love the way these packs carry.
I think they weigh about 7lbs each. Still very serviceable.

One is my trusty "pack horse" from the heavy pack days. It'll carry more than a backpacker needs to carry<G>.
It took me a couple minutes to make the decision to sell them, especially the one I used for so long, but I guess it's time to let go<G>.

If interested, I'll sell them for $30 each, plus shipping. ...Tim

Thanks, I am waiting on a reply from another HF person. Will keep you posted. Mule

**slowhike** · 08-27-2009, 19:16

I'm curious now... how would someone go about shipping a pack or two anyway?

**Mule** · 08-27-2009, 19:26

Originally Posted by slowhike

I'm curious now... how would someone go about shipping a pack or two anyway?

I have shipped a few. Find a box that fits or larger, cut down if needed and take to the post office.

**Mule** · 08-27-2009, 19:28

Items are purchased. Thanks everyone.

**Red Hat** · 08-28-2009, 12:32

Originally Posted by slowhike

I'm curious now... how would someone go about shipping a pack or two anyway?

The hardest part is finding a box long enough. I am a packrat and happened to have an old box that had been used for a good size picture frame mailed to me. I put the two packs in and took it to the PO. It would be over $25 to use priority due to the size, not the weight. So I shipped parcel post. Easy, peasy. Mule should have them in a week or so.