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11-29-10, 07:06 AM
I'm starting a new job in two weeks. The new job will put me on the DC Metro during rush hours, so instead of the Pocket Crusoe w/ rack and panniers, I'll be using the Tikit and a backpack. (I don't have money for a BF rack, but I did have an REI gift certificate; so no rack for a while).
So, I treated myself to a new pack, something I haven't done in 20 years or more. The current backpack is so old, it's a Chouinard pack before they became Black Diamond! I have literally been using this pack since about 1990. My wife loves to tease me: "Hon, where's that brown pack of yours?" "It's BLACK" I retort..."or well it was, 15 years ago, when it still had padding and the lining wasn't flaked off".
For my new pack I chose the REI Novara, based on good ratings (lots of them) and the features I want (obnoxious hi-vis, the right pocket sizes and placement, rain cover, price, etc). Here it is in all its Freddified glory:
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Next week I will test my new route with the pack. My new route eliminates the bus portion of my multi-mode ride; or, allows me to take train and bus and skip bike if I please. Nice options to have. Can't wait!
Happy riding everyone!
So, I treated myself to a new pack, something I haven't done in 20 years or more. The current backpack is so old, it's a Chouinard pack before they became Black Diamond! I have literally been using this pack since about 1990. My wife loves to tease me: "Hon, where's that brown pack of yours?" "It's BLACK" I retort..."or well it was, 15 years ago, when it still had padding and the lining wasn't flaked off".
For my new pack I chose the REI Novara, based on good ratings (lots of them) and the features I want (obnoxious hi-vis, the right pocket sizes and placement, rain cover, price, etc). Here it is in all its Freddified glory:
180263
Next week I will test my new route with the pack. My new route eliminates the bus portion of my multi-mode ride; or, allows me to take train and bus and skip bike if I please. Nice options to have. Can't wait!
Happy riding everyone!