new pack!

“I found a rockin' deal on 2002 Dana Design packs and I've owned my old Dana pack since '98. So I go to sell my old pack to raise funds for the new one, that way I won't have to answer my wife's questions about why I need two packs. I found a buyer for my pack and ordered my new one, and as I get over the rush of actually getting a new pack I get all sentimental about the adventures I've been on with my old pack. DO you think I'll get over it when the newbie arrives?”

“yes, and congrats on the new gear bro!”

“Ive been wondering the same thing. I have a love/hate relationship with my pack.”

“thanks on the congrats buddha bear.”

“Mine's a Dana Terraframe. Most excellent. Maybe not quite as stable as their internal but it's less sweaty on your back.”

“Sweaty is good!”

“I totally dug my other Dana (glacier), I don't know if I'd go to a different brand.”

“You can't just bring up gear in a conversation and not mention the specific piece of gear you're talking about. lol”

“I'm feeling exactly the same way right now. I've had my current pack since 1996. I have a new pack being made. The old pack treats me well still and it's been places with me. I don't think I'll (be able to) get rid of it. I'll keep it around for a spare, just in case a friend wants to come along or something.”

“Sass - who's making your new pack?”

“I'm getting a Dana Design Glacier pack. It's volume is 5200 cu in, its an internal frame pack, top loader with some nice external pockets.”

“Strick - I would say be happy with the times you had with it. I would hold on to it just incase this new one doesn't turn out to serve you well. Nothing wrong with keep ing two pack s round (this coming from a guy who has 4 hanging up in his gear room...)”

“Ultralight Adventure Gear. =)”

“MY fiancee has the Glacier and loves it. I thought it was a chick pack?

Dana rocks. Maybe not the lightest but it will never fail you in the field. I've had mine (astralplane)for about 10 years and put a lot of miles on it. Though I though about lightening up, in the end, it's what I'm taking to South America for a year and wouldn't have it any other way.”