Bigfoot,
There were two compression straps across the back that also strapped skis against the pack <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />- I guess probably somebody cut the ski loops off too eh, and the climbing tool loops - which you don't need? The daisy chains were for Himalyan climbing use - you don't need them. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
I had an original white cloud and now I have a cloud 6500.
Does it have the top pocket? Otherwise all you need is one compression strap. Side pockets were never stock on these packs, only as add-ons for backpackers because of course these are climbers packs. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />