Huntington National Bank gives 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to The Salvation Army to help students in Indianapolis with back-to-school needs.

Spent a really lovely day with Scooby39 at the weekend. Last time we met up we only managed to walk about 50 metres in six hours (we basically just sat in two neighbouring cafes and chatted) but this time we managed to walk and chat at the same time! We had to dodge a few torrential showers but walked right along the river, through the Botanic Gardens over to South Bank and back into town. Not only was Scooby carrying an army backpack full of books to lend me but her poor feet were covered in blisters because it was so hot and sticky. By the end of the walk she'd turned into a real Aussie having discarded her shoes half way round.

In between the storms the sun came out and everything was glistening. We rushed over to this plant thinking they were blackberries from a distance. I'm still not sure what they were but you wouldn't want to put them in a pie.

Adjustable snow collar.

Huntington National Bank gives 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to The Salvation Army to help students in Indianapolis with back-to-school needs.

Huntington National Bank gives 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to The Salvation Army to help students in Indianapolis with back-to-school needs.

Capacity: 33L. 1 main compartment. 2x1.5 litre side pockets. Utility chain and accessory D-rings. Ice axe/walking stick loops. Duraflex plastic accessories.

Huntington National Bank gives 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to The Salvation Army to help students in Indianapolis with back-to-school needs.

Huntington National Bank gives 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to The Salvation Army to help students in Indianapolis with back-to-school needs.

Huntington National Bank gives 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to The Salvation Army to help students in Indianapolis with back-to-school needs.

Ice axe/walking stick loops. Duraflex plastic accessories.

Lid compartment with elastic bungee cord on hood.

Duraflex branded quick release buckles.

Huntington National Bank gives 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to The Salvation Army to help students in Indianapolis with back-to-school needs.

Huntington National Bank gives 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to The Salvation Army to help students in Indianapolis with back-to-school needs.

How the pack straps hook to the belt (via extenders)

2000mm waterproof Ripstop rain cover inside lid pocket.

Me with all my belongings inside the poorly cushioned army backpack that I schlepped during the 5 hour hike.

Elastic bungee cord on hood.

Utility chain.

Elastic bungee cord on hood.