First time trying to post piccies, so be nice
Having a Duluth pack poses one problem. It is a great pack but not really suitable for long walks. In trying to combine the pro's of the Duluth Northwoods and a regular frame pack I've come to the following solution using a swedish army LK70 frame:
Pack, backside
Pack, frameside. Note the basic LK70 SA frame
Detail of top attachment. I use a small leather strap
Detail of top attachment. Here how it is attached to the Duluth pack
Further detail. Here you can see how the small strap is threaded and connects with the frame and eventually goes through the tumpline attachment
Detail of how the straps of the Duluth are placed around the frame. The straps will not be stressed i this position because the weight is on the two aforementioned straps.
And how the bottom side is fastened (turn your head 90 deg left)
Concluding with a top and a side view of the pack with frame
The end result is comfortable as an LK70, has the old charme of the Duluth and doesn't require alterations to the pack or frame (the only thing is that youll have to disassemble the tumpline)
Having a Duluth pack poses one problem. It is a great pack but not really suitable for long walks. In trying to combine the pro's of the Duluth Northwoods and a regular frame pack I've come to the following solution using a swedish army LK70 frame:
Pack, backside
Pack, frameside. Note the basic LK70 SA frame
Detail of top attachment. I use a small leather strap
Detail of top attachment. Here how it is attached to the Duluth pack
Further detail. Here you can see how the small strap is threaded and connects with the frame and eventually goes through the tumpline attachment
Detail of how the straps of the Duluth are placed around the frame. The straps will not be stressed i this position because the weight is on the two aforementioned straps.
And how the bottom side is fastened (turn your head 90 deg left)
Concluding with a top and a side view of the pack with frame
The end result is comfortable as an LK70, has the old charme of the Duluth and doesn't require alterations to the pack or frame (the only thing is that youll have to disassemble the tumpline)