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add internal frame to pack? is this posible or a waste of time.
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Aug 24, 2010 at 9:53 am #1262580
so I have this idea that I could use the bag from my old kelty and sew in an internal frame for a super new light weight pack. is this crazy or not feasable? or worth investigating. I ve made/ alterred much of my gear however, I'm new to this whole ultralight thing. any coments are welcome thanks
Aug 24, 2010 at 10:09 am #1640032Your Kelty bag probably isn't that light due to the likely robust materials, but you could probably add a simple frame to it. Check out how Zpacks.com adds the carbon fibre rods/stays to their packs via simple sleeves. That's probably the easiest way.
http://zpacks.com/large_image.shtml?backpacks/options/blue_carbon_stays_l.jpg
Aug 24, 2010 at 10:36 am #1640037I've experimented with my MLD Exodus and parts of the internal frame of an older Black Diamond Speed 40 pack. It just fits. This adds just under 200 grams, but easily transfers the load to the hips. I haven't tested it with a heavy load yet though.
Aug 30, 2010 at 7:34 am #1641545I've only done some tinkering and testing around the house and never carried a converted pack… But I've added aluminum stays to a few frameless packs. How much support you need depends on the load you need to carry, but if the pack has a hipbelt the most important thing is to attach the stays to the hipbelt as well as you can.
You could also add a carbon fiber framesheet, with or without stays- I've seen a write-up here on someone who did just that.
That said, it'd probably be cheaper to buy a new or used second hand GoLite, ULA, or Granite Gear pack from someone here- probably would cost you less in time and materials.
Have fun!
Aug 30, 2010 at 9:56 am #1641581thanks everyone for your guidance. It helped me to sort through my options. I think I will go ahead and look into a used pack here.
Aug 30, 2010 at 9:59 am #1641584Amanda, what type and size of pack are you looking for?
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