Dana Design Terraplane

Men's Terraplane
Reviewed by Peter Ricci, Sep 25, 2006

"I bought my first Dana (Terraplane) back in '91. I've used it on many trips on the AT, PCT, CDT, Grand Canyon and in Bolivia, and Ecuador. I've been out three weeks at a time and over many weekends. The pack carried consistently well, never had any sore spots, hipbelt felt great and load distribution was very managable."

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Men's Terraplane
Reviewed by Pete Ricci, Apr 24, 2006

"I bought my first Terraplane back in 1990. Many trips on the Appalachian Trail, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming the pack had always carried the same way. The weight spread evenly across my back and aound the hipbelt, never any pressure points."

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Terraplane
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Aug 21, 2001

"As others have confirmed, this is an awesome pack (at least mine which is a 1996 model before Dana got bought out). Buy from a good dealer who will take an hour or two to fit you and you'll be very happy with this pack. The interchangeable parts make it fit better than anything else I've tried."

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Terraplane (1999)
Reviewed by Shane Lindsay, Dec 22, 2000

"I've had this pack for a year now and have used it a number of times but for no more than four days at a time. However, there is plenty of room and this pack could definitely be used for longer trips. This is my first internal frame pack and I've been very happy with it."

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Terraplane
Reviewed by Ed Storey, Nov 12, 1999

"While working in the Huts for the AMC I heard a lot of thru hike horror stories concerning their packs. Everyone that had a Dana loved it, so I went to IME and tried on every pack they had. In the end the Terraplane fit the best. Eight years later, I still get excited everytime I load up this pack."

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Terraplane
Reviewed by G. Kurr, Feb 22, 1999

"I bought my Dana about five years ago and it is still going strong. Except for the weight of the pack it's the best around. I however prefer not to carry over 50 lbs with it, any more and you should be looking at an external. I met Dana last year at trail days in Damascus, Va."

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Terraplane
Reviewed by Tracy Elliott, Dec 20, 1998

"I have owned my Terraplane now for three years and it has held up incredibly well. I have used the pack alot over that time, including a three-month mountaineering course. The pack was used and used hard. Everything from carrying 75 lbs. on a 10-day glacier trip to 10 pounds as a lightweight summit pack."

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Terraplane
Reviewed by Kurt Johansen, Dec 25, 1997

"I spent a lot of time researching backpacks and the day I finally desided to go out and buy one the Terraplane was on sale. How grateful I have been ever since. My first trip was a day trip up Tuckerman's Ravine on Mt. Washington. Fully loaded with skis, boots, poles, food, winter clothing, and etc."

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Terraplane
Reviewed by Scott, Oct 24, 1997

"When I was first looking for an internal to replace my Jansport external that always left me bruised I did not think I would be able to afford a Dana so I did not really even look at them to start out.

I almost bought and Osprey but then I found the Dana on sale for $350 which was the same price as the Osprey."

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Terraplane
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Sep 08, 1997

"My first pack was a Jansport internal. When I decided to upgrade I went with the big boys (and big bucks) and made it a Dana. I am so glad I did. I have used this pack for almost three years now, and it's holding up beautifully. It can be cinched down for light overnights, or you can load it with more weight than should be permitted."

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Terraplane
Reviewed by Jeff Shannon, Aug 11, 1997

"Expensive, but the best pack out there for making insane loads bearable. I thought I liked my Gregory untill I tried the Dana. I humped it up Glacier Peak with way too much weight, and it was tolerable, if not downright comfortable. It climbs well and fits tight to the back, so bushwacking and scrambling aren't a problem."

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Terraplane
Reviewed by James Tkacik, Aug 07, 1997

"I tried on every pack made before deciding on this one. It was fitted for me by the dealer, and it left all other packs in the dust. It has won numerous contests in magazines, and is the most comfortable pack I have ever worn. Wait for a sale. Even I wouldn't pay full price for it though; that is its only downside."

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Terraplane ( 10th Anniversary)
Reviewed by Dennis Roscetti, Jul 29, 1997

"The carry is stable on difficult terrain and supportive under very heavy loads. The packbag is easy to organize and live out of (I especially appreciate the side-entry zips on the 10th Anniversary model). The modular design of the suspension means you can get an exact fit no matter what your body's configuration."

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Terraplane
Reviewed by ekkim@..., Apr 23, 1997

"I've had this pack for little more than a year and am happy to say that I've had no problems whatsoever with the quality of workmanship. I've used it in rain, snow, and desert conditions without a complaint. As my first pack, I based my purchase largely on the company's impecable reputation for quality and fit, a mistake in shopping judgement at best."

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Terraplane
Reviewed by pooombah@..., Jun 17, 1996

"I know that Dana owners get annoying with their barrage of praise for their packs and before i got one i wondered if they were just backing up the price they paid for it with undue praise. let me tell you--this pack is AMAZING. i will never carry my daypack again."

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Terraplane (1996)
Reviewed by dbh@..., Apr 08, 1996

"This pack was one of only two I tried on locally which felt like it fit. I carried the same load on this pack that I carried three weeks ago in an MEI and it felt 10 pounds lighter in the Dana. This model uses the main pack's hipbelt for the convertible top/fanny and it worked well."

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