Dana Design Stillwater

Review Date
May 28, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Doc Man(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Scottsdale, AZ

Summary:
Great pack. Very adjustable to your torso size. Was worried about construction since I normally backpack with about 80lbs over rough terrain and it tends to destroy badly constructed backpacks. Everything great so far. Feels great.

Similar Products Used:
Kelty, Jansport, Gregory

Review Date
May 2, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Priyanka(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Germantown, MD, USA

Summary:
This backpack is awesome, have used it only a few times, but it feels great
does not have a separate sleeping bag compartment, that takes a little getting used to. Very sturdy and if packed right, you can carry fairly heavy loads comfortably

quality and craftmanship are outstanding

Similar Products Used:
Lowe Alpine ????

Review Date
March 13, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Jake Dakota Kim(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Irvine, CA, USA

Summary:
Had this pack for few weeks and it rocks! I've tried TNF and Gregory and the Dana is by far the superior pack. The stitching is top notch. But I bought it for the suspension. I just loaded it up with 40 lbs of encyclopedia books and went up and down the stairs - pack was very solid. I also put our 2 1/2 year old daughter in the pack and walked around our family room. She had a ball and the pack was very comfortable.

Anyways, this is actually my first pack after weeks of researching the net and talking to experts. The concensus was that Dana was "it". Look at www.killerdeals.com and you can get a great deal. I bought mine for $199.

Customer Service:
Called to get sizing info. They were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. First rate.

Similar Products Used:
TNF Spectrum, TNF Prism

Review Date
February 9, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Paolo Sheaffer(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Kemah, TX USA

Summary:
I like it. 60# was more bearable than assumed, I like the panel loading option when traveling, although the zips add weight. I am 6'3, and use a Medium pack with large pads & hipbelt. The Dana sizing made this thing work for me. It was 30% off (I was looking for a Terraplane), and it took 1.5 hours to get the right size and fit. The guys in the shop couldn't believe I took an M, instead of L or XL, but they finally got me fitted. Don't buy mail order until you know what you need, as the in-store fitting service is critical to comfort, and worth more than you might save with some killer deal. My Wife was all set to buy a Dana, but none came close to fitting her. The Arcteryx Bora 65 fits her like a glove w/o tweaking. I digress.

Customer Service:
Bonus!

Review Date
September 22, 1999

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Brian Newbury(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Bethlehem, PA

Summary:
This pack is incredible. Very comfy with heavy loads over rough terrain, it keeps it all in check. Sure its expensive, but the craftsmanship and made in the USA makes it worth it, it will defnitely last me a looong time. Quite an impressive pack.

Customer Service:
haven't had to do anything with customer service yet.

Similar Products Used:
this is my first serious pack.