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#130750 - 03/15/10 05:42 PM Re: Help Deciding on Gear [Re: hikerduane]
OregonMouse member Registered: 02/03/06 Posts: 6800 Loc: Gateway to Columbia Gorge	I would never use the SMD pack without the stays because my shoulders are very pressure sensitive, so I badly need the load lifters. Even with an 8 lb. day pack, I need some kind of a frame and a hip belt. You can order the stays separately from SMD if you want them. _________________________ May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view--E. Abbey
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Help Deciding on Gear	Loren	03/09/10 04:57 PM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	lori	03/09/10 07:00 PM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	Jimshaw	03/09/10 08:38 PM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	Loren	03/09/10 10:13 PM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	lori	03/15/10 01:22 PM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	Loren	03/10/10 08:06 PM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	OregonMouse	03/11/10 02:38 AM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	kbennett	03/11/10 09:56 AM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	OregonMouse	03/11/10 04:07 PM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	hikerduane	03/15/10 08:55 AM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	OregonMouse	03/15/10 05:42 PM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	Gfox	03/15/10 06:26 PM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	Loren	03/16/10 04:01 PM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	gorge_medic	03/16/10 04:36 PM
Re: Help Deciding on Gear	Glenn	03/16/10 06:01 PM
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