The Backpack Saga draws to a close...

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A lot more sewing time was spent on our backpacks than I imagined was going to be needed but the long haul is now over!  Okay, yes, yes, 99% once again because I never really finish anything.  The second backpack, like the first, simply needs to be used a bit and then the sternum strap and shoulder straps can be fixed into place permanently.

Dave's backpack at 99% completion.  

The extension collar in use on Dave's backpack.

The backpacks together at last.  They are the same finished size, the one on the right currently has more stuffing but they are both 3800 (correction, the pack is 2800) cubic inches.  That doesn't really amount to a whole lot, but it will do just fine for backpacking!

This photo shows the color differences between the packs.  One is "green and gray" while the other is "blue and brown".  The website we ordered from allowed a lot of color customization and I hope this helps to keep the packs in the hands of the right hiker while out, because I'm not sharing my GORP with Dave and I don't think my socks will fit his feet!