"Outside" Backpack
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I have an "Outside" Backpack. It was made in NZ. A strong, single compartment large capacity canvas pack with a top pocket, crampon patch and not much else. Mine is a size 4 which is the largest at around 100 plus litres. Near as I can remember it is around 25 years old and while still serviceable after many long years tramping in Australia (where I live) and a couple of trips to NZ, it is in need of replacement. The much smaller Cactus Hector would be the current equivalent in style.
Question 1: Does anyone know the history of this pack/company?
Question 2: Would anyone still have a size 4 tucked away that they would be willing to sell?
It's a good question.
My understanding is that they were designed by Rob Hall and (possibly) Gary Ball. The story I heard was that they took a Macpac design, stripped away everything unnecessary and beefed up everything important. Even if that's apocryphal, it's a fair description of the end result. They're fantastic packs.
I bought mine in the late 80's; I've been looking to replace it for some time but can't find anything equivalent; so I just keep patching it up and continue to use it.
There were at least a couple of designs. I don't think many were made but you still see the occasional one around.
Thanks.
Twin Needle may be able to custom make you a pack. They were planning to offer this service at some stage. It may have been affected by the quakes like most things around here!
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| Started by | jvangemert |
| On | 14 June 2012 |
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