Hi SportWoot folks. Do we get tax free in Texas since it is Texas Tax Free weekend and the backpack is under $100? Those $5 tax dollars would be nice to save. Thanks.

ThunderThighs wrote:You can. Just pick your quantity first. It will then let you choose what you want for each one.

Thanks I figured it out.

Select quantity of more than one and it will open additional choices.

InFrom wrote:Yes.

Just click on these links:
http://imgur.com/CTjsA
http://imgur.com/VS2BW
http://imgur.com/orm37
http://imgur.com/bRvvh
http://imgur.com/ao27o

Depends on what you want/need. Kelty generally makes a decent product, for a decent price (I have a Redcloud that I have used for years, including treks to Philmont) , but, as has been noted, this is not a pack for any serious hiking or camping. If price is a major consideration, here's a possibility for just a few bucks more:
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___11708#
They also carry rain covers & silicone spray for waterproofing.

inkycatz wrote:Yup, they're aware and on it. Sorry for the hassle in the meantime.

The images were working last night, so I'm guessing the problem is a temporary code-thing (especially since I tried reposting with tinyurls instead), but let me know if the problem turns out to be on my end and I'll rejigger.

In the meanwhile, images are posted here if anyone would like to see them.

Questions re WATERPROOFING
Kelty packs are actually quite water-resistant: the fabric and the zippers are treated. The FAQ notes:

All Kelty packs are coated with a treatment that is highly water resistant. If you are planning a trip that will encounter severe wet weather, or you are concerned about keeping your gear absolutely dry, we recommend purchasing a Kelty rain cover.

The information that came with my pack recommends spraying the zippers with a non-greasy silicone spray every few years, but coating the material in silicone spray, as someone noted earlier (and was highlighted by woot staff with a Que Pee) will violate the warranty. So: spray zippers, not material, and don't worry about rain unless you regularly carry lots of photography equipment or are hiking a rain forest. (FWIW, I've gotten rained on and everything inside in the pack was 100% dry, although I was not. Note: woot hoodies are awesome comfortable when dry, but are not waterproof. )

digitalurbancamo wrote:First off I know what this pack is supposed to be used for. Secondly I don't need help finding a pack thank you. Also just so you know, attaching things to the outside of the pack is never going to be counted in its cubic inches. Being able to attach tents and sleeping bags is a feature not actually part of a pack. Also just so you know there are many 30-liter packs that are of top loading design that offer external pockets with webbing attachment loops. Although the pockets would be counted trowed the the overall capacity of the pack that does not negate the other features. No offence but the idea of molli webbing for external attachments being counted as part of its capacity is simply ridiculousness.

Sorry dude, I wasn't trying to criticize you. Just wanted to provide some general info so that people who read your post could figure out how to buy and use a pack in such a way as to avoid the problems you cited. I was writing late at night, so I apologize if it came out sounding like a personal criticism. I've edited it to be nicer.

amen, me too.

matroe11 wrote:I ordered two based solely off of this comment...well, that and my GF has been hassling me to get us some camping packs. I hope we enjoy them!

mrskatbrown wrote:THANKS,THAT WAS SUPER HELPFUL!

who are you hollerin' at?

WOOT Doesn't ship to the Canada...crap sticks! Alright, guys in the US, would you invade canada already so I can get this bag and amazon instant movies...and hulu...we get screwed on everything in Canada.

mgrizzl wrote:Hi SportWoot folks. Do we get tax free in Texas since it is Texas Tax Free weekend and the backpack is under $100? Those $5 tax dollars would be nice to save. Thanks.

I am thinking no. Here's the details from the Texas site about tax free weekend:

The “Fine Print” – important information you should know about this tax-saving event.
Clothing and Footwear
Backpacks
Backpacks priced under $100 sold for use by elementary and secondary students are exempt during the sales tax holiday. A backpack is a pack with straps one wears on the back. The exemption includes backpacks with wheels, provided they can also be worn on the back like a traditional backpack, and messenger bags.

The exemption does not include items that are reasonably defined as luggage, briefcases, athletic/duffle/gym bags, computer bags, purses or framed backpacks. Ten or fewer backpacks can be purchased tax-free at one time without providing an exemption certificate to the seller.

Bold emphasis is mine, but this isn't really marketed towards school kids, and since it includes the "HDPE frame sheet" it probably does fall under the framed backpack category.

I live in Texas so I would love to save those tax dollars too, but such is not our luck this time around.

I was showing somebody this site today and they wanted you get this pack. So I said I would order it for them and when I tried to order it using the coupon code offered in community deals it wouldn't let me. Woot said its no good.

http://deals.woot.com/questions/details/dd829c05-340c-49f8-afa0-fd66d4a2931f/did-you-get-a-jumbowoot-coupon#74

Whats up with that?

Any idea how many woot monkeys this pack could hold on a trip up kilmanjaro if it was waterproof...not just water resistant?

savateuse wrote:Whoever picked the colors for the girl packs needs to be punched in the face.

I agree. In the face.