User Review: JanSport D3

Reviewed October 9, 2003 by " Mad" Monte Dodge

Rating: rated 4 of 5 stars
Design: Front Loader
Size: 3900cu. inch
Number of Pockets: 2 main, 4 side
Max. Load Carried: 80lbs!!!
Height of Owner: 6 foot
Price Paid: $85

Used a JanSport D3 on my 1977 thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Pack worked great. The small nylon bushings would wear out about every 1,000 miles that are under the U-bars along hip belt. Some hikers called the U-bars " Beater Bars" as they didn't fit everyones hips. The front loader zipper failed in 1981 after about 3,500 miles of use.

Overall, I still have this pack and frame. (Bag was replaced in 1981.) Still I take it out on winter trips for old time sake.

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