Vintage Kelty Pack

[wvbreamfisherman]

My Coleman 2-burnber stove and lantern are at least 45 years old. I don't remember exactly when Mom and dad got them, but I was just a kid. Both still work as well as the day they got them. I think I replaced the generator on the stove once.

Dead solid reliable, parts available anyplace, fuel readily available (you can burn gasoline in them, but its tough on the generator and can gum valves and orifices up Damned ethanol!), what's not to love.

[CozInCowtown]

Originally Posted by wvbreamfisherman

My Coleman 2-burner stove and lantern are at least 45 years old. I don't remember exactly when Mom and dad got them, but I was just a kid. Both still work as well as the day they got them. I think I replaced the generator on the stove once.

Dead solid reliable, parts available anyplace, fuel readily available (you can burn gasoline in them, but its tough on the generator and can gum valves and orifices up Damned ethanol!), what's not to love.

On the stove, look at the bottom side of the tabs that are used to hang the fount (fuel tank) on the stove for the born on date. Should look like: 8-70 or 8/70. This is August 1970 manufacture date for example.

On the lantern look closely at the bottom of the fount (fuel tank). On the left and right of the Coleman patent info there will be a digit on both sides. Again it will probably be something like 8 on the left and a 70 on the right of the Coleman pattent information (August 1970 this example) generally towards the bottom line of text.

If it is old enough it may have just single digits like 8 on the left and 9 on the right. This will be "backerds" of the above date information as far as month and year. 8 and 9 would be September 1938 or possibly 1948 depending on model.

If the lantern is even older than that, 1920s, the date will be on the front of the fount (fuel tank) below the Coleman "Sunshine" roll stamp. Again, year on left, month on right.

If this is too confuseing, I am confused allready, let me know and I will snap some pics from my collection.
Hope this helps, gotta love that old Coleman gear!!
DC

[ppine]

I just bought a large 1970 vintage Kelty mountaineer with a frame extension on eBay for $26. I looks to be in great shape with a padded waist belt and a red bag. I can't remember the last time I got such a lift out of buying something for that amount of money. My wish is that some of you will understand this concept of vintage equipment and the memories is conjures up as you age and look back on your outdoor careers. When I was 30 I wanted the latest and greatest, but now the old stuff is much more important.

[Gunny Webb]

I think Kelty still makes the same basic external frame pack they made 20 years ago.
It's about 70 dollars I think.
One of the guys in our hiking club carries one. He uses the reason "Heavy never fails."

[ppine]

The new kelty packs are around $130. They have some embellishments, but only come in a dorky rust red and grey 2-tone pattern. They weigh more than the old ones.

[tmtimestwo]

I am in need of assistance, I have a Camptrails Omega that I disassembled to wash and than stored, I am currently trying to reassemble it, however I cannot for the life of me figure out the waist belt or this extra strap that I have if anyone could possibly take pictures of theres from the frame side showing the different straps and pin mount locations it would be a huge help I emailed Eureka who bought the last company out and they told me thay did not have any data left for that pack and couldn't help me, Great pack had it for 15 years and would really like to be able to use it again. Thanks. My email is [email protected] or [email protected].

[CozInCowtown]

Originally Posted by tmtimestwo

I am in need of assistance, I have a Camptrails Omega that I disassembled to wash and than stored, I am currently trying to reassemble it, however I cannot for the life of me figure out the waist belt or this extra strap that I have if anyone could possibly take pictures of theres from the frame side showing the different straps and pin mount locations it would be a huge help I emailed Eureka who bought the last company out and they told me thay did not have any data left for that pack and couldn't help me, Great pack had it for 15 years and would really like to be able to use it again. Thanks. My email is [email protected] or [email protected].

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