Dana Design Pack

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Landcruiser4Life,
only 1 day left and the bidding is only at $170.
Tempting to say the least.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dana-Designs-Astraplane-Backpack-Bozeman-Made-New_W0QQitemZ270231329116QQihZ017QQcategoryZ36111QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[randell]

I'd buy it in a second since I love my current one so much as my wife needs a pack.  Unfortunately, it will not fit me or my wife.  We both have 23" torsos.  Marmot now owns Dana Designs and generally just put their name on the old Dana Designs packs.  If Marmot stuck with the same sizes as Dana Designs used, this pack will fit an 18-20" torso.

Specifications
Weight:   Small - 7 lb 8 oz
   Medium - 7 lb 12 oz
   Large - 8 lb
   Extra Large - 8 lb 4 oz
Capacity:   Small - 6760 cu in
   Medium - 7000 cu in
   Large - 7250 cu in
   Extra Large - 7540 cu in
Fits Torso Length:   Small - 16 - 18 in
   Medium - 18 - 20 in
   Large - 20 - 22 in
   Extra Large - 22 + in

[LandCruisers4Life]

The original packs, made by Dana Design in Bozeman went out of business. Dana had some financial difficulty, and ended up selling. The new owners took manufacturing to Mexico, and that killed the brand. Then Marmot took over the packs basically. Not sure where they are being made now. You can bet whatever Marmot has is no where near as good as a 'Real Dana'.

Dana made my backpack special for me when I got it. He was down here in San Antonio visiting a family friends backpacking shop (Chism's Pack & Sports) and discussing designs he was contemplating. At the time there were no Danas with black webbing, and I asked him if I could have an Astralplane with everything except the logo in black. He said as a matter of fact the US Navy SEALs had requested the same thing, and he would just add another one to the build and ship it down to me. So that's my pack story. Dana Design Astroplane Overkill in all black with red Dana Designs logo. I bought my Dana back in 1993?? Maybe even 1992. It's the best backpack I have ever owned. I went through a Gregory and it was a decent pack, but didn't stand up to the wear and tear like the Dana. (The Dana looks brand new when cleaned. It has been to numerous big bend trips, and hundreds of lost maples and enchanted rock trips over the years). My overkill Dana is made of 1000 denier cordura throughout, and double 1000 in the sleeping bag section. It's damn stout.

www.mysteryranch.co m will have the only pack I'll set next to my DD astralplane. They have an overkill pack designed VERY close to my current pack in design and size.. The Kodiak.

[LandCruisers4Life]

Landcruiser4Life,
only 1 day left and the bidding is only at $170.
Tempting to say the least.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dana-Designs-Astraplane-Backpack-Bozeman-Made-New_W0QQitemZ270231329116QQihZ017QQcategoryZ36111QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Very. If my wife would carry a real pack, I'd probably buy it for her. She won't carry anything more than a day pack though. My serious long range backpacking is over unless I go by myself or with a good friend as she doesn't do that sort of thing. She's rather load the Land Cruiser and drive to a backcountry location.... 

[LandCruisers4Life]

Someone PLEASE snag this one.... It's a Dana Design 'Bomb pack'...... from the same era as my own Dana pack. It's made of 1000 denier cordura and seems to be in excellent condition. I had always thought about buying one of these, but my big Dana always worked well for anything I needed a pack for. Worth whatever you pay I am sure. The original price on these was around $230.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dana-Designs-Bomb-Pack-M-L-3200-CI-BLACK_W0QQitemZ320248216089QQihZ011QQcategoryZ36111QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[lighter fluid]

Someone PLEASE snag this one.... It's a Dana Design 'Bomb pack'...... from the same era as my own Dana pack. It's made of 1000 denier cordura and seems to be in excellent condition. I had always thought about buying one of these, but my big Dana always worked well for anything I needed a pack for. Worth whatever you pay I am sure. The original price on these was around $230.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dana-Designs-Bomb-Pack-M-L-3200-CI-BLACK_W0QQitemZ320248216089QQihZ011QQcategoryZ36111QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

41 BUCKS! Are you kiiding? I may have to call my brother, the Dana junkie, in CA and let him know.
It's worth watching, that's for sure.

[LandCruisers4Life]

I would bid on that one myself, but I just bought this new Maxpedition pack and am quite satisfied with it. That Dana Bombpack is nice though!

[nt5ranger]

 Randall this is the one for you...looking to sell , here in NJ interested, email me at Nt5ranger@mac.com
Brand New, Ausome Red
Internal Frame Pack -    Extra Large - 7540 cu in
Size XL with
Color: Red and Black
Weight: 7lbs. 12oz.

This pack is from the era when they were made best (before Dana was bought out by K2 and Marmot)
It was made in Bozeman, Montana and is the best quality and durability you can get in a pack.
Setting the comfort standard for carrying monster loads, the Astraplane is the quintessential expedition pack in volume, versatility and durability.
Will last forever, comfortable with large loads for extended periods.

    * Arc Flex frame system
    * Interchangeable waist belt Custom fit
    * Interchangeable shoulderpads Custom Fit
    * Sleeping bag compartment
    * Sleeping pad straps secure a pad under your pack
    * Retractable bottom
    * Trampoline Bottom Increases long-term durability of pack bottom.
    * Removable lid converts to lumbar pack
    * Two front pockets increase storage

Read online gear reviews--cannot say a bad thing about it!

This pack cannot be purchased anymore and is out of production. Retailed at $450

[nt5ranger]

  Dana himself redesining equipment

http://www.mysteryranch.com/
http://www.mysteryranch.com/packs/pack.php?ID=42