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Chris Collins
PostedNov 12, 2009 at 6:14 am

Does anyone here scavenge parts from off the shelf gear for their projects? I'm talking anything from notions like zippers to complete pack components like shoulder straps or frame-sheets.

Is this considered bad form by the DIY purists? Do such people exist?

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