Description With 10 Pockets, and Top or Panel Load options, you can't go wrong with this pack. Try the pack that earned a perfect 5 score in Backpacker Magazines External Frame Test.
Reviewed by: johnkulcsar(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Barberton, Ohio USA
Price Paid:
$329.00
at APPALACHIAN OUTFITTE
Summary: I purchased this pack 4 years ago... paid full retail and dont regret it one iota. It's performed flawlessly. It can be cinched down to carry 20lb loads or expanded to carry 75 lb loads. It's an extremely adaptable bag.
I admit, I'm old school and relish the external packs. I like the having a rigid frame and support system. This packs has everthing I like and isnt a glorified verticle duffle bag like most internals. I like having multiple pockets and access points. This pack is cooler in the summer months because it rides slightly away from my back (less sweat). This pack isnt for the Ultra-lite crowd. It does weigh a few pounds heavier than most packs, but then again, it's solidly built last a decades. To my suprise, I cant believe Dana is discontinuing manufacturing externals frame packs. What a shame. I guess the fads win over function in this war.
Customer Service: Dana sent me larger shoulder straps within a week after I ordered them. A+
Similar Products Used: Kelty Tioga,
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Reviewed by: mtatua(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Little Rock, AR
Price Paid:
$99.00
at Northermountain
Summary: Didn't know much about the Dana when I first saw it on NM.com, but for $99, seemed like good buy. Recently went on 4 day trip in Linville Gorge, down the pinch in trail. Pack performed flawlessly and I carried 65 lbs in it. Swallowed a huge amount of gear and I felt like I was glued in that harness. Suspension system is great, moving weight from shoulders to hips. My friends had Kelty externals and internals, and most agreed that the Dana was a better designed pack. If it has a flaw, it may be that it is TOO big, makes you want to carry more than you need.
Customer Service: No problems with the pack yet, it seems to be bullet-proof.
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Summary: All I can say about this pack, is that it's the best pack I have ever used! Oh, and "Casey" (BELOW) must work for Kelty. This pack is more comfortable than any I know of. I am 6'3" and 270lbs, and this external frame is all I will use.
Customer Service: Northern Mountain Supply is one great company to deal with!!!
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Reviewed by: hillclimber(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from lawrenceville Ga
Price Paid:
$99.00
at Northernmountain
Summary: This is by far and away better than any internal I have. I like to have loading options-not just top loading. Just did a section of the AT this was a dream. Pack tipped in at 50 lbs. Carried well even scrambling over boulders. Ran into bad weather and it was easy to get to everything I needed. If you can still find this pack-get it.
Similar Products Used: Internal frame packs from Alpine and Kelty.
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Reviewed by: xcom59b(Unregistered User)
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Backpacker
, from Salem, OR., USA
Price Paid:
$350.00
at Oregon Mountain Comm
Summary: I am an old-school backpacker:Still prefer external frames for load-carrying capacity and ease of packing (ie:throw the gear in and put the pack on). The Dana suspension is the most comfortable I've found on a frame pack and the ease of adjustment is the best. Lots of pockets makes me smile, too. Now if they could only steal Kelty's great Shearer cinch belt, it'd rate six stars.
Customer Service: No contact with Dana, but the vendor, Ore. Mtn. Comm. is the best I've ever dealt with.
Similar Products Used: Kelty Sonora, Tioga, Super Tioga.
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