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- Fletcher's Backpack, Front
Description: Colin Fletcher's backpack, possibly used during his 1963 hike through the Grand Canyon (if so, it has been re-covered). Personalized after-market additions to the pack include a denim pocket sewn to one of the shoulder straps, a dangling metal clip tied to the upper crossbar of the frame, and some foam padding taped to another crossbar on the frame. Dimensions: Size large. Pack Details: Trailwise external, aluminum frame nylon backpack. Forest green in color, with two tan nylon side pockets, black hip belt, and gray shoulder straps. The pack consists of one large central compartment, large front pocket, and four side pockets, all with zippers. There is another zipper pocket on the top lid, which is closed using white plastic buckles. The ventilation panel is made of gray mesh lashed to the frame with nylon cord. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park (Catalog No. GRCA 112793). - IMG 3357
Description: Fragment of the "Nellie Powell" found in 1938. The Nellie Powell was one of three boats used during the second Powell expedition (1871-1872). Abandoned at Lees Ferry, the boat later burned in a brush fire, leaving only this fragment intact. Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park (Catalog No. GRCA 17085). - Butchart's Canteen
Description: Harvey Butchart's canteen. Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park. - Fletcher's Backpack, Metal Clip
Description: Colin Fletcher's backpack, possibly used during his 1963 hike through the Grand Canyon (if so, it has been re-covered). Personalized after-market additions to the pack include a denim pocket sewn to one of the shoulder straps, a dangling metal clip tied to the upper crossbar of the frame, and some foam padding taped to another crossbar on the frame. Dimensions: Size large. Pack Details: Trailwise external, aluminum frame nylon backpack. Forest green in color, with two tan nylon side pockets, black hip belt, and gray shoulder straps. The pack consists of one large central compartment, large front pocket, and four side pockets, all with zippers. There is another zipper pocket on the top lid, which is closed using white plastic buckles. The ventilation panel is made of gray mesh lashed to the frame with nylon cord. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park (Catalog No. GRCA 112793). - "Nellie Powell" Fragment, Interior Detail
Description: Fragment of the "Nellie Powell" found in 1938. The Nellie Powell was one of three boats used during the second Powell expedition (1871-1872). Abandoned at Lees Ferry, the boat later burned in a brush fire, leaving only this fragment intact. Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park (Catalog No. GRCA 17085). - Butchart's Backpack, Side Pocket
Description: Harvey Butchart's backpack. Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park. - Butchart's Backpack, Detail
Description: Harvey Butchart's backpack. Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park. - "Nellie Powell" Fragment, Exterior Detail
Description: Fragment of the "Nellie Powell" found in 1938. The Nellie Powell was one of three boats used during the second Powell expedition (1871-1872). Abandoned at Lees Ferry, the boat later burned in a brush fire, leaving only this fragment intact. Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park (Catalog No. GRCA 17085). - Fletcher's Backpack, Strap
Description: Colin Fletcher's backpack, possibly used during his 1963 hike through the Grand Canyon (if so, it has been re-covered). Personalized after-market additions to the pack include a denim pocket sewn to one of the shoulder straps, a dangling metal clip tied to the upper crossbar of the frame, and some foam padding taped to another crossbar on the frame. Dimensions: Size large. Pack Details: Trailwise external, aluminum frame nylon backpack. Forest green in color, with two tan nylon side pockets, black hip belt, and gray shoulder straps. The pack consists of one large central compartment, large front pocket, and four side pockets, all with zippers. There is another zipper pocket on the top lid, which is closed using white plastic buckles. The ventilation panel is made of gray mesh lashed to the frame with nylon cord. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park (Catalog No. GRCA 112793). - Boucher's Pack Saddle, Alternate View
Description: Partial wooden pack saddle with metal reinforcements and leather straps. Found on the Boucher (Hermit) Trail in 1948 by Merrill Clubb, who noted: "This must undoubtedly be L[oius] B[oucher]'s very own pack saddle. It was about half way between the bottom of the Redwall and his cabin -- right by his trail. This should be the Kaabab (sic) of all trail men. B's trail is almost incredible as the work of one man." Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park (Catalog No. GRCA 20841). - Butchart's Canteen and Boots
Description: Harvey Butchart's canteen and boots. Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park. - Fletcher's Backpack, Foam
Description: Colin Fletcher's backpack, possibly used during his 1963 hike through the Grand Canyon (if so, it has been re-covered). Personalized after-market additions to the pack include a denim pocket sewn to one of the shoulder straps, a dangling metal clip tied to the upper crossbar of the frame, and some foam padding taped to another crossbar on the frame. Dimensions: Size large. Pack Details: Trailwise external, aluminum frame nylon backpack. Forest green in color, with two tan nylon side pockets, black hip belt, and gray shoulder straps. The pack consists of one large central compartment, large front pocket, and four side pockets, all with zippers. There is another zipper pocket on the top lid, which is closed using white plastic buckles. The ventilation panel is made of gray mesh lashed to the frame with nylon cord. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park (Catalog No. GRCA 112793). - Fletcher's Backpack, Alternate View
Description: Colin Fletcher's backpack, possibly used during his 1963 hike through the Grand Canyon (if so, it has been re-covered). Personalized after-market additions to the pack include a denim pocket sewn to one of the shoulder straps, a dangling metal clip tied to the upper crossbar of the frame, and some foam padding taped to another crossbar on the frame. Dimensions: Size large. Pack Details: Trailwise external, aluminum frame nylon backpack. Forest green in color, with two tan nylon side pockets, black hip belt, and gray shoulder straps. The pack consists of one large central compartment, large front pocket, and four side pockets, all with zippers. There is another zipper pocket on the top lid, which is closed using white plastic buckles. The ventilation panel is made of gray mesh lashed to the frame with nylon cord. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park (Catalog No. GRCA 112793). - Boucher's Pack Saddle, Alternate View
Description: Partial wooden pack saddle with metal reinforcements and leather straps. Found on the Boucher (Hermit) Trail in 1948 by Merrill Clubb, who noted: "This must undoubtedly be L[oius] B[oucher]'s very own pack saddle. It was about half way between the bottom of the Redwall and his cabin -- right by his trail. This should be the Kaabab (sic) of all trail men. B's trail is almost incredible as the work of one man." Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park (Catalog No. GRCA 20841). - Butchart's Canteen, Boots, and Ascenders
Description: Harvey Butchart's canteen, boots, and ascenders (used for climbing). Dimensions: Unknown. Collection: Grand Canyon National Park.