I had a 1958 Kelty Mountaineer full length external frame pack which I bought new from Dick Kelty in Glendale. Paid $30 but I thought about the smaller Kelty that was only $25. The only thing I added to the Pack was an extra zip pocket on the back and eventually I switched the canvas waist belt for a padded one. I even won 3rd place ($10 prize) at the local Mountain Chalet Shop when they had a contest for unique packs. I gave the pack away to the Kelty family a year ago as I no longer backpack with that huge a monster. They appreciated getting the pack as most of them had never seen that particular model. I owned it 53 yrs!
Man, that is way older than Laura is.
