User Review: Dana Design ArcFlex Terraplane

Reviewed January 19, 2009 by Matthew Edwards

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Design: internal frame
Size: 5900 cu inches
Number of Pockets: 3 large zippered + 2 open hankie pockets
Max. Load Carried: 50lbs
Height of Owner: 5'7" broad shouldered
Price Paid: $350

I have carried this pack since 1992. Ten day long trips over snow in May and equally long treks to the Sierra crest in summer. Holds a big Garcia bear can just fine.

I would recommend this pack with the addition of a Kelty quick release buckle for river crossings yet mine was so water tight last may I floated part of the way across falls creek!! Truly a bloody great sack, (TY Collin Fletcher) in more ways than one. Never had a loose thread or anything except a sternum clasp fail.

The removable top sack marries to the removable hip belt making an epic summit and back daypack. I slip hydro bladder in one of the outer pockets and loop the hose through the lateral compression straps.. very convenient!

After over 1500 miles of backpacking my Arcflex Terraplane is still going strong. The one modification I made to mine was the removal of some hip belt padding 'cause I am a short guy with a long torso.. the dental floss is still holding the belt together! I say get this pack, even a used model if need be.. you won't be sorry.

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