User Review: Dana Design Terraplane

Reviewed September 8, 1997 by an anonymous hiker

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: Internal
Size: 6400
Number of Pockets: 4
Max. Load Carried: 95 lbs.
Height of Owner: 6'6''
Price Paid: $400

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. I went to the San Juan mountains this August for two weeks with a friend of mine. We carried all of our fuel and gear for two weeks, and one weeks worth of food at a time. Average load in the pack with water was about 60 lbs. On the tenth day, his packframe snapped, so I carried much of his gear for the climb to the Continental Divide. The only thing that would have made that climb easier is if my legs were stronger. This is a great pack. Great fit, great durabillity, great comfort, great balance. If you can afford it buy it.

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