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  1. JaxShooter

    JaxShooter Monkey+

    I'm pretty sure this is the pack I have. Nice pack. It has some things I like that my Deuter doesn't. I made a couple of AT hikes with it but it doesn't really fit me well which is why I bought the Deuter. I spent over 2 hours in the store trying on different packs before I settled on the Deuter.

    What's your torso? Mine is about 21". If you're less than that the PC might fit you fine. Let me know if you're interested. I'm sure I can do better than $70. :)
     
    JaxShooter, Dec 3, 2010
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  2. BTPost

    BTPost Stumpy Old Fart,Deadman Walking, Snow Monkey Moderator

    Electronics & zipLock pouches go together like peanut butter & jelly, when you tromping thru the woods in a rainstorm.
     
    BTPost, Dec 3, 2010
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  3. JaxShooter

    JaxShooter Monkey+

    Keep an eye on your sporting goods stores too. I wandered into Sports Authority and they had clearance prices on all their waterproof bags. I scored 3 bags (2 med and one xl) for about $20. I should've bought more.
     
    JaxShooter, Dec 3, 2010
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  4. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    What I use in my BOB: Zipper Bags | Cumberland Concepts

    Various sizes, very rugged, durable and water resistant. Excellent for compartmentalizing your kit.
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    Brokor, Aug 23, 2014
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  5. kellory

    kellory An unemployed Jester, is nobody's fool. Banned

    Heavy duty two gal. Zip locks work very well to waterproof gear in packs. I always have a dozen or so extras loose in the pack for anything wet or dry I want to stay that way.
     
    kellory, Aug 24, 2014
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  6. tract

    tract On Hiatus Banned

    beware condensation inside of plastic bags. I keep silica gel dessicants in the bags, just as insurance.
     
    tract, Aug 24, 2014
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  7. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    Kelty-Falcon66. Kelty Falcon 66

    Specs:
    • Weight: 6 lb 14 oz / 3.1 kg
    • Weight without Lid: 5 lb 15 oz / 2.7 kg
    • Length: 32 in / 81 cm
    • Width: 15 in / 38 cm
    • Height: 12.5 in / 31.0 cm
    • Volume: 4000 in3 / 65.5 l
    • Volume w/ low volume hood: 3620 in3 / 59.3 l
    Torso Fit Range: 16 – 21 in / 41 – 53 cm

    Body Fabric: 500D kodra and 1000D nylon kodra

    Link: Kelty Falcon 66 | MOLLE Military & Tactical Backpack 66 Liter
     
    Brokor, Sep 7, 2014
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