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carlos gallego
Ice climber
Spain
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Dec 18, 2015 - 08:11am PT
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The authentic "bag of sheperds" for climbers of the 70īs. hahahaha.
(North face of Aig. du Plan-Alps-Chamonix)
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Dec 18, 2015 - 11:25am PT
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Classic Rebufattian Guide Pack in action in the Tetons, early 1960's. (Who made these? I don't think it was Millet...)
Same pack, same era, high on the North Face of the Grand
The defacto standard Kelty frame pack at Shadow Lake in the Winds
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Dec 18, 2015 - 02:47pm PT
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Rgold! Your framepack photo reminds me of what we used to call a "Sawtooth Overload." A fully loaded framepack with a full climbing pack lashed on top. In this 1971 photo of me, the framepack was a Camptrails & the climbing pack a Millet.
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 19, 2015 - 12:38am PT
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Classic Rebufattian Guide Pack in action in the Tetons, early 1960's. (Who made these? I don't think it was Millet...) If it is not a Millet, I suspect that it was made by Lafuma. Anyway, a beautiful vintage pack.
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rgold
Trad climber
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Dec 19, 2015 - 07:32am PT
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Oh yeah---definitely Lafuma; I remember now.
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Stewart Johnson
climber
lake forest
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Dec 19, 2015 - 12:48pm PT
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Later on in time the Berhaus expedition
Pack was a favorite!
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carlos gallego
Ice climber
Spain
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Dec 20, 2015 - 08:03am PT
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I agree with Stewart Johnson... The "big one" but very light (empty rucsack, of course).
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Dick Erb
climber
June Lake, CA
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Dec 21, 2015 - 08:54am PT
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SLR, I think that the blue and red pack on the Mountain mag cover is a Joe Brown Extendable. I had one once. It was a good pack for its day but was soon surpassed. That blue fabric was cotton canvas.
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2016 - 02:21am PT
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And... behind the stage:
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EdwardT
Trad climber
Retired
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Jan 22, 2016 - 05:54am PT
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My first climbing pack.
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2016 - 12:29am PT
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Jan 26, 2016 - 01:29am PT
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^^^
Classic
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2016 - 07:46am PT
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This Millet le Sherpa old label is often (always) very used or spoiled. Here is a sample in a good condition.
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jan 26, 2016 - 08:13am PT
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Swiss Army, 1955
I never managed to wear it out. Gave it to my son for school, and obviously it's outlasted his friends going through 10 Chinese day packs each....
They made fun of him at first, but no more!
This is a grabbed photo of one very close to mine.
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2016 - 08:35am PT
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1955... it's as old as me... but it still looks fine...
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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Jan 26, 2016 - 08:42am PT
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nutstory, yes, incredibly tough. You can still find them online and in surplus stores.
I'm gonna have to take a picture with Layton wearing it!
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Feb 14, 2016 - 04:07pm PT
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This is not nearly as classic but,`` this is 35 yr old In perfect condition
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 17, 2016 - 08:15am PT
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throwpie
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Mar 17, 2016 - 08:30am PT
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Still got my Millet!
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 17, 2016 - 08:48am PT
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This old guy has received a great deal of punishment...
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