Historic Hood River
Backpacks
8-8-2022
Notes
We were talking about the evolution of backpacks last week. Here’s a well-equipped Boy Scout at Alva and Io Day’s June Street home.
The History Museum of Hood River County
Bringing the Rich History of Hood River County to Life
L.E.
I don't know that this is their son Carroll, but I don't think I have ever seen him smiling in a photo, so I suspect this is him.
ArthurB
I wasn't sure either, which is why I didn't offer an ID.
nels
I am somehow fixated on the footwear of people in these dated picutres.
None of them look too comfortable or protective of the foot..Likewise this
picture. of the Days' son. Talk about 'walk a mile in my shoes.”
Jack Sheppard
If you were to carry your entire camp for any distance with a frameless rucksack, you wouldn't be smiling either!