Dana Design Bomb Pack
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Reviewed by 14 Trailspace users
Description
As of 2006, the Dana Design Bomb Pack is being sold as the Marmot Bomb Pack.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From RockCreek:
"The Bomb Pack is a Dana Design classic for its performance in both technical and casual environments, the Bomb Pack can handle a large day's outing to overnight trips. This pack is expedition ready cavernous, burly, and comfortable with the most adjustable suspension system. Incorporating Dana Design's ArcActive technology, the Bomb Pack is designed for monster loads. When it's time for mulit-day adventures, trust nothing less.The Bomb Pack features an ArcEnergy suspension offers three sizes of backpanels to fit your torso length. It also has a shoulder load lifter web, which activates the suspension pulling the top of stay. The Delrin Cross Rod adjusts the load lifter web with ease. The three sizes of Stretch Adjust Shoulder Pads will allow the best fit for your chest volume. The ArcEnergy suspension also has a arcing fiberglass rods that works to tansfer weight to the hip belt. A 1.5mm HDPE Framesheet gives frame support and shapes to your back. The 6061 Aluminum sta"
From Moosejaw:
"A Dana classic for its performance in both technical and casual environments, the Bomb Pack can handle a large day's outing to overnight trips. Volume: 3200 C. in./52 liters Weight: 4 lbs. 13 oz./2.2 kg Fabric: LTD & 420HT Extendable Lid: Adjusts for larger volume loads Hip Lid: Converts with belt to hip pack Internal Load Control: Snugs load and creates head space Removable Shovit: On/Off for each trip's needs Tool Tubes: Gives quick access to axes"
From Sierra Trading Post:
"If hard-working construction and intelligent design in a backpack are important, choose Dana Design. Tough materials well put together create a superior pack that partners with you for greater efficiency. Day-plus pack made to carry gear with a minimum of fuss. Simple, flexible adjustment system allows custom fit. Polyethylene framesheet and aluminum stays distribute load equally. Adjustable hipbelt. Top access. Torso size, weight, capacity, waist belt:XS(XS/S= 15-18"), 4 lb. 9 oz. , 2800 cu. in"
User Reviews
Bomb Pack
Reviewed by Stephen Davies, Oct 19, 2006
"I found the harness to be comfortable carrying loads up to 35 lbs., but the pack is far too narrow, making access limited and difficult. Also, when the pack is fully loaded the top cover tends to slip and the graphite stays push open the velcro holsters at the top. I also noticed wear in the bottom holsters after only minimal use."
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Bomb Pack
Reviewed by BigRed, Jun 13, 2004
"If you've been thinking of buying a Dana, think again.
In reading through the reviews on this site I saw one speculating that Dana is going downhill (I agree) and another mentioned owning a different model Dana pack and having the fiberglass support rods can wear through the holsters at the bottom of the pack in a few days."
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Bomb Pack (2002)
Reviewed by Mark, Nov 15, 2003
"I took a gamble and purchased one of the fairly new Bomb Packs made outside of the US. I have only had one problem so far. The Large hipbelt is too big for my 33" waist and the Medium belt is too small. I had to have the Large belt's adjustments modified to fit my waist."
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Bomb Pack
Reviewed by Eugene Colucci, Apr 12, 2000
"I purchased a Bomb Pack five years ago and have been using it as a day pack since. I intend to replace it with a McHale Zero SARC by the end of April 2000. Since purchasing my first McHale pack, I have viewed all other manufacturers' packs with disparagement."
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Bomb Pack
Reviewed by David DiCicco, Jan 01, 2000
"A wonderful day pack or it could be used for short overnight trips. It's comfortable and the fit is excellent. It is very rugged and holds up well. My only complaint is that I wish it had more external pockets. It does have a flaa flap for a shovel or a piece of rain gear. I have used mine extentensively, and I would recommend it."
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Bomb Pack
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Sep 11, 1999
"When looking for our packs we decided to go light on all our trips. The majority of them being overnights in Idaho and Nevada. The Bombpack was just the right size for our needs and had a reputation as a durable pack. We got the last models made in Montana (1997) and have had no trouble at all."
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Bomb Pack
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Aug 17, 1999
"I got this pack to do a month-long river trip in northern Quebec, and it was great! I carried my 20lb pack with my 85lb canoe on top of it (yup I carry the canoe on top of the pack not my shoulders), and a full 5 gallon water jug in the beavertail shovit on a number of long portages (long being 3-2 milers, and a bunch of 1 milers, and a lot of other shorter ones) and it worked great under that load."
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Bomb Pack
Reviewed by Backpackin Ben, Mar 03, 1999
"Yup, I paid full price for this pack, but I have to say it was worth it. I bought this pack because I needed a smaller pack for overnighters and traveling on planes. Even with heavy loads this pack is very comfortable and stays in one place. The construction is bombproof and I know I'll have it for a long long time."
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Bomb Pack
Reviewed by Tony, Nov 05, 1998
"I've had this same pack now for at least seven years now and although it does not look that good from all the use, there are no tears nor rips on the pack. Packs been hauling my stuff, and sometimes my heavy camera equipment, thru Europe, in the Malaysian Jungle and in the White Mtns in New Hampshire."
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Bomb Pack (Killer-B)
Reviewed by Benjamin J. Kuprevich, Oct 04, 1998
"I purchased this pack after owning a Dana ArcAltitude Flashpoint which is now discontinued, for good reason. The fiberglass wands ripped out the bottom holsters after two days worth of use. The salespeople convinced me to replace it with a bomb.
Since that time the Bomb has accompanied me on many climbing trips and spring/summer overnighters without any complaints."
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Bomb Pack
Reviewed by Sam Weaver, Nov 05, 1997
"This pack is great. I initially bought it to lug my books to and from schoo l(I have a lot of books alright), and thought I might use it a little bit for overnigth trips and such. I took it out recently for a weekend trip and it worked great. I carried all of my gear (stove, H2O pump, etc."
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Bomb Pack
Reviewed by Ben Jacobsen, Oct 08, 1997
"What more needs be said, it's a Dana Designs pack. I own three different Dana packs, and love each one. But the Bomb Pack is my favorite. It works great for backcountry snowboarding. I stick my board in the beaver tail on the way up and then put my snowshoes in on the way down. The pack fits great, always comfortable no matter what load I carry."
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Bomb Pack
Reviewed by funhog@..., Feb 11, 1997
"I've used this pack for both climbing and backcountry skiing carrying all kinds of loads over every conceivable type of terrian. I have had this pack now for three years and the only thing negative that has happened is that my shovel head fell out of the the beavertail flap when I was skiing. The fit and durability are exceptional."
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Bomb Pack
Reviewed by clydep@..., Jul 10, 1996
"This pack is GREAT! Since I try to adhere to the 'minimalist' approach to backpacking, this pack has been just about perfect for an overnight trip or even a summer weekend trip. Depending on the length of the trip, I will add one or two Dana Design side pockets to accomodate the extra food/clothes."
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