EXCEPTIONALLY NICE - NO signs of wear!

NO velcro, NO fastex - all plated metal hardware

frame is a 'triangle' of aluminum strap - low volume, high quality R&D looking build - aluminum strap is very sturdy - about 1.25x 0.125"

early US high quality, low quantity hand sonstruction - not hot cut, sturdy - not always pretty stitching........

Main zipper is a heavy duty USA C&C metal pull plastic coil  - [has 2 pulls]

the rest of the zipper are YKK heavy duty metal pull, plastic coil

amazingly the inside water resistnat coating looks really good - NOT peeling, not stinky!!

has 2 compression straps

has a big zip pocket on the back & 2 long zip pockets on the sides

Its a medium volume pack - measures ~~24x17x8 - would be good for a summer 2-3 dayer

sturdy ice axe loop

its a large - its a bit short on longwaisted 6'3" me, but wearable

has 4 leather tie downs and leather pull tabs at the zips - they all looks new

foam padding within shoulder straps is supple!!

shows a bit of dust - has been in closet for MANY yrs!!  [DON'T immerse - wipe off with rag and cool water]