GoLite pack question

Pictures would be helpful, I suspect.

I'd bet that it's a GoLite Quest. Mine is 76L for a large.

Sorry, this is the only pic I can find on my work computer.

(http://flic.kr/p/dKKgvC)

Jason

That is an old Golite Trek pack, they came with a sewn in foam pad but not a real frame.

If you are looking for a DIY option to give the pack some more resistance to torso collapse you could always use a foampad combined with a stay like Dave C did with his thruway here:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=59928&startat=20

or you could attempt to add a custom hoop stay similar to what Gary D with his Jam:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=64923

Mike, thanks for the reply. I will look into the DIY projects.

Jason

I tried various iterations with my Trek, including bonding stays to a stiffer CCF pad in the pad pocket. Eventually gave up and got a real pack.

Or you could try using CPB (corrugated plastic board)that's commonly used for yard signs, available at most sign shops. Just replace the stiff foam that Golite uses with CPB and you'll notice a world of difference. Happy Trails!