thunderbolt Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 does anyone know where i can find affordable backpack parts? the shoulder straps on my pack have degraded, the foam has turned to dust. any info would be nice. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2Eagle Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Start with the manufacturer. I've had wonderful luck with Kelty. They have a generous view of what constitutes a warranty covered issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattlePioneer Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Some name brand manufacturers would probaboly supply you with parts --- perhaps at no charge. Otherwise if you belong to a Troop they may have spare backpacks you could salvage for parts. Or look for a used backpack at a thrift shop. I did about 3,ooo miles of backpacking with my Kelty backpack over the years ---- very little wear, really. What parts do you need and who is the manufacturer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle92 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 If you got your pack from national supply, there is a lifetime guarenteee, and they will replace it. When I worked for them, we replaced a 30+ year old pack with a new pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbolt Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 it is an old pack from when I was a scout in '79. now my son is in need of a pack. it is a "Camp Way" external frame and it is the shoulder strap pads that need replaced (basic strap with pad and with grommets on each end and adjusters in the middle) I tried google on the brand with no hits. what i did find for straps cost more than some of the new packs on the market. go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blancmange Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I just bought a replacement 2" side release buckle for my hip belt at a local sewing/craft store. You could probably find some of the other things you are looking for there as well. If you need heavy duty sewing done, I have had luck with shoe repair businesses. I once had a leather strap on a duluth-type pack replaced by one. I would imagine they could also sew the multiple layers of webbing that are too heavy for a home sewing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
structuralrik Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I was in a Goodwill store and found a like new REI external frame pack for $15.00. Loads of parts there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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