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Vintage Class-5 Day Pack Backpack

Posted on September 20, 2011November 8, 2016 by Rob Drews

Vintage Class-5 Class 5 Day Pack Backpack

Class-5 day pack rucksack. This bag dawns the original label with the reading “Class-5 Mountain Equipage. Designers, Manufacturers & Purveyors to the Public”
This bag has three compartments, one main, one front and a top compartment on the flap.

The bag also features:

This maroon bag has navy stitching throughout
5 soft leather lashing squares
leather gusseted shoulder strap mounts
padded shoulder straps
waist strap with aluminum clasp and ring

Class-5 was is California-based outdoor gear company founded in the early 70s by Justus Bauschinger a designer for Trailwise and The North Face. The company was known for their innovative designs and marketing.

Gerry Rucksack Backpack

Posted on September 13, 2011November 7, 2016 by Rob Drews

Very unique Gerry removable clam shell support ruck sack. This drab green nylon bag is complimented by white seem edges, nylon cords, leather pulls and lashing and aluminum zippers. One main compartment with two side compartments. Thick brown nylon shoulder straps attached to the bag via a very large D ring at the top. A nice thick piece of riveted white leather attaches the D ring to the bag and allows the triangular clam shell support to snap into the back. Navy mesh backing stretched taut across the concave support makes for a comfortable ride and allows for the circulation of air across the back. The back support can also be removed to make for a less rigid ride. This back balloons to have quite the capacity but also works well with small loads.

Gerry was one of the original outdoor gear companies founded by Gerry Cunningham. The label on this pack is earlier as later labels move to the G triangle shape and are marked Denver Colorado. I would estimate this bag mid-1960s or before.

Main compartment measures:
18 tall x 16.5 inches across 5 inches deep (at base)

side compartments measure:
9.5 inches tall x 5.5 inches across x 2 inches deep.

weighs 1.5 pounds

JanSport Leather Bottom Large Day Pack

Posted on August 3, 2011November 7, 2016 by Rob Drews

For your bigger day-to-day loads consider this leather bottom JansSport day pack. This model has one main compartment, two side compartments with slide through channels between them and the main. Could possibly be used to hold poles or cross-country skis. Lashing squares: 2 top, 2 bottom, 1 front. Large JS branded leather lashing panel as well. compression straps across main compartment front. Padded adjustable shoulder straps and nylon waist strap.

Vintage Cabela’s Camo Day Pack.

Posted on July 21, 2011November 7, 2016 by Rob Drews

Awesome Vintage Camo Daypack by Cabela’s “The World’s Foremost Outfitter”. The perfect bag whether you’re in the field or on the streets. Classic construction and styling.