Good info rost.
I have one of the Dana externals, which is the best ever made (in my opinion). I've also got a Kifaru MMR and a Lowe external. I picked up this Jansport for $15 to do some prototyping and experimentation with. The frame seems flimsy compared to the Dana. However, the Dana with shoulder straps and hipbelt weighs 3.5#, and the Jansport weighs 1.75#. My goal is a pack capable of carrying any human carryable load that weighs right around 5# all up. If I can save 1.75# before I even start on the compression / packbag without giving up too much strength, it will be very handy. Hence my curiousity about whether the lighter Jansport just seems flimsy in comparison or actually is flimsy.
eta: actually have two of the Danas now that I think about it. yes, they're that good.
Last edited by evanhill; 10/26/10.
