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Old 12-28-2005, 09:45 PM   #1
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I am about to buy a New 7000ci Internal Frame Hiking Backpack Travel Bag.

is 7000 too big for a 3 week trip? looks like a nice bag

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Old 12-28-2005, 09:48 PM   #2
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Well... let's just say that I had a 2900 ci pack for 5 weeks of travel.
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Old 12-28-2005, 09:48 PM   #3
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Yea, I think thats WAY to big for 3 weeks, try 5000 or less!
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Holy crap. I think I would fit into a 7000 ci pack (seriously)!!

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thanks for the quick response. I think I am going for this one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Euro-5000-ci-Alpin...1QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 12-29-2005, 12:22 AM   #6
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So, umm, were you the high-bidder? For $47+ shipping, if it ain't the right fit, you aren't out as much as some of us with our Eagle Creek and Dana Designs packs... Let us know!
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