How do I properly adjust a Dana?

“I hate to be asking so many questions on the forum, but we're going on a week long hiking trip, and I want to be prepared this time. Alright I have a used Dana Design Arcflex Terraplane... I couldnt tell you when in was made... but it says it was made in bozeman mt... it's green. Medium size also. Getting it fitted is not really an option because their are no dealers close by. I've been training with it a little bit and it doesnt feel quite right... not as comfortable as i wish it was. Dana Design doesnt have manuals for that old of a model... does anybody have any general guidelines or tips for fitting it comfortably? or maybe manual or something? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!”

“Well, they couldn't have changed that radically. So what's in the current owners manual should steer you the right way.

current owners manual online”

“How do I properly adjust a Dana?




well if you ask me just rough her up a little bit and if she wont listen then well you know that shes a real woman...”

“Ask questions Juz, that is what we are here for.”

“Make sure the hipbelt is velcro'd as far down as it will go...otherwise it won't transfer the weight to your hips--this was a problem with mine until I read the manual. Consult the manual for other adjustments...but the hipbelt one is most important.”

“I checked the manual, but it didn't really offer too much advice on fitting the pack...”

“Ya I think my hipbelt is up too high... It's on my abs actually...”

“In order for Dana's to fit properly, you musn't touch them for at least a month.


Seriously, go to your local gear shop, and they will fit the pack for you. Be sure to buy a bandana for their trouble.”

“Make sure the hipbelt is velcro'd as far down as it will go...then you'll have to move the shoulder harness up and down with the velcro behind the backpanel until the straps sit on your shoulder in an upside down U. Keep the load lifter straps (above the shoulders) loose while fitting. Also keep the hipbelt trim straps loose until you get a good fit. When you load it up pull the hipbelt trim staps tight and then adjust the load lifters on the shoulders until it is comfortable for you (tigher = less pull on the shoulders, looser = more weight on shoulders).”

“The thing is... there is no gear shop... im in South GA... theres nothing to hike around here...”

“Just toss in in your local landfill and buy something else.”

“LMAO Dude!”

“Juztyn - have you tried tightening the shoulder straps? Once snug, it should bring the top half of the pack closer to your body, and therefore MIGHT bring down the waist belt some to where it should be.

If not, it's possible your torso may be too long for the pack. Check the manufacturer's specs, and get a friend to help you measure so you can be sure. To do so, get a soft tape measure. Measure the distance between the pointy vertebrae at the bottom of your neck, and a point on your lower back that's even with your hipbones.

Good luck.”

“Great tips..... you should practice these adjustments on your girlfriend, spending as much time as possible on the sternum straps.”

“"The thing is... there is no gear shop... im in South GA... theres nothing to hike around here..."
juztyn1
05:25:36 PM


Oh my backpacking done came to south GA...what part...i used to live in douglas...”

“Jeffers has tried repeatedly without success. I'm still mean and mouthy, demanding, incorrigible! Shep..... you try busting out them moves on this Dana and you'll wish you hadnta, Big Boy. Rough up? I got your rough up RIIIGHT CHYERE! ;-)
As for sternum straps..... I have solved THAT problem. A handy dandy pocket knife and its gone! ah!
Don't cut that sternum strap off he said. Go to the gear store and ask them for an extender he said. Bah!”

“Don't flatter yourself.”

“"Just toss in in your local landfill and buy something else."
??? that was umm... real funny...

"Oh my backpacking done came to south GA...what part...i used to live in douglas..."

Near albany... hoping to move to north ga in a year or two...”

“Hi Fartex. Long time no smell.

I see you're just as big a hater as ever.
Lighten up, dude. You can't tell joking around when you read it. You need to phire up a big ole phattie.”

“The hip belt pads should be centered to the top of the pelvis, Elvis.


The shoulder straps should start down the back a bit and come up and over the shoulders.

Don't tighten the load-lifters or hip stabilizers until everything else is snug or the shoulder straps and hip belt will distort.

If the pack rides too low it can be a real pain in the ass for me, since I have an ass.

I don't know what its like for guys with noassatall.”

“There's a pretty detailed pack fitting description on the first couple of pages on the manual.”

“And I do believe that dana could use an attitude adjustment!”

“Dana Design...just another K2 company.”

“My Dana is pre K2. Great packs. You tell 'em Dana.”

“Somebody's got a saggy diaper.”

“I've found some info in the Kama Sutra manual that may be of some help...

Details on the "Reed Position"
"Exciting and stimulating, this position allows deep and intense penetration by the man, who completely controls the movements. The woman is propped up on her back and loins, and places the ....

Is that where you're having the trouble, with the back and loins?”

“carry on bobo - I'm writing this down....”

“I have a Terraplane X that is pre-K2. Great pack for winter and it is bombproof, but I like my Osprey Aether 60 for 3 season 3 or 4 day trips. Then again the Arctryx Bora 65 is a great bag, just heavier than the Aether 60, yet also bombproof.”

“ynamiynami,
- here ya go bud!

"... at an angle enabling good penetration. She then stays relatively passive, but is very lively because the contact is very tight. Few caresses are possible, but the man can sense Dana's excitement and the effects that she feels".

Yes, I see a few more areas where your adjustment may be askew...

8`]”

“you guys crack me up!

(Artex, did you mean "soggy" LOL)”

“Soggy.. saggy.. either adjective works. :-)”

“I KNEW he liked me!! ;-)”

“Why can't we all just get along?”

“sounds to me like Bobo was getting along very well...”

“Listen to MarkO, juztyn1, as his recommendations were the best so far, short and sweet too.

The manual does give good info, once you synthesize and understand it.”

“Get alooooooong, little dogey!”

“10 ways to adjust a Dana

10. 1 dozen roses
9. perfume - something that she likes
8. a night out on the town
7. massage
6. new clothes
5. new shoes
4. new tent for two
3. walking together on a moonlite night
2. soft spoken words of encouragement

and the number 1 way to adjust a Dana:


BOB”

“Ya made me laugh. Just got home from pulling an extra shift at Big Hospital. You're awright.

Artex, You know I don't mean this stuff BabyBoy. Lighten up. Or I'll hafta kiss your whole face.”

“Riiiiiiiiiiight.”

“I thought this was going to be a gear thread.


Shoulda known better!”

“Seems to me it was ALL about gear...and equipment.”

“i knew this thread would go to hell sooner or later,



or at least I hoped it wood!”

“Oh boy, I read this thread and was counting the days until it got of topic. LOL”

“hee hee hee..... I LIKE that Artex. I think I'm gonna keeps a close eye on him.
You know me.... can't hold off on the inflammatory remarks and chain yanking for too long. ;-)”