Specialty Outdoors

Duplicate/Replacement Pack Bag- Tom had an old, old NF pack bag that he loved but it was in tatters, and he desperately needed to replace it for a Wind Rivers hiking trip in July of 2005. $300

I wanted to drop you a quick note to say that the backpack bag you made for me is doing great a year later. Not a single problem with the stout sewing job that you did for me. At this rate, I am sure that it will outlast the original North Face bag and might outlive my backpacking days!

We just got back from our summer backpacking adventure – this time we went to the Pacific Northwest. We hiked about 60 miles around a little over half of the Wonderland Trail that encircles Mt. Rainier. Fortunately, we were blessed with excellent weather on 6 of the 7 days we were on the mountain. But for about 36 hours it was totally miserable as we crossed the highest point on the Wonderland Trail – Panhandle Gap. We had a glorious time. The trail was a lot better than in the Wind Rivers but I missed the pure ‘wildness’ of that true wilderness. Rainier is more tame and organized, by comparison.

I also wanted to reiterate how pleased I was at how quickly you put together a custom pack that ended up fitting just perfectly.

These mesh pockets were an add-on for an AT thru hiker
($25 each)

Here, I added pocket extensions to make the side pockets deeper ($37.5 ea)

Full panel zipper added for access to top loading Osprey pack ($125)

Full panel zipper added for access to top loading Osprey pack ($125)

This pack is Oilcloth, with metal and leather findings. It was duplicated from another pack, as a gift for this man's bride.