Can you replace the hip belt?

[Cotton Terry]

I still have my first backpack - an external frame backpack I bought in 1974 (at Sears, lol). I'd like to use it for old time's sake, but the hip belt is shot. Is there a way to replace the hip belt or somewhere I can take it to have it replaced? Otherwise, it's in great shape.

[Ercoupe]

Kelty will supply hipbelts for their old frames. Although it appears as if their frames have not changed much over the years.

[Buttcrack Johnson]

I replaced my hipbelt and shoulder straps with Mil-surplus "MOLLE II" parts for $25. There is some pics in the DIY forum.

[Buttcrack Johnson]

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/show...-II-suspension