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Two Dana Design backpacks. Both in excellent, like new condition. Both from the top-of-the-line series known as the ArcFlex series. Same suspension system as the infamous Terraplane and Astralplane packs. Super cushy, incredibly comfortable belt system. Both are Made in the USA, Bozeman, Montana packs.

Dana Design worked from three basic designs: 1) two vertical pouches on the outermost pack. 2) Beavertail system. 3) panel loading system. The Alpine is of the Beavertail system, and the Stillwater is of the panel loading system coupled with the Beavertail system.

the ArcFlex Alpine
volume: 5000 cubic inches is the base, which includes a 500 cubic inch fanny pack/lid. The ArcFlex series all have retractable bottoms; to somewhat mimic the versatility of an external framed pack. With the bottom retracted (as shown below in the pictures), Dana says it can be reduced to a 3500 cubic inch main body. If necessary, you can extend the skirt (as shown below in the pictures) for a full pack volume of 5600 cubic inches.

features: Beavertail system. extension skirt. retractable bottom. wand pockets on each side (as shown below with the umbrella). Hypalon patch with lash points on lid for crampons.

color: Dana Red with black 1000 weight Cordura bottom. Yellow strapping.

size: medium belt (waist 30"-36") / medium pack (torso length 18"-20").

pack year: 1998 or 1999.

ORIGINAL RETAIL: $415

condition: like new. can't find a spot on it.

asking price: $200. + shipping + PayPal fees (which I'll gladly wave if paid with a money order or check, and you're willing to wait for them to clear before I ship the pack).

the ArcFlex Stillwater
volume: 5250 cubic inches is the base, which includes a 700 cubic inch fanny pack/lid. The ArcFlex series all have retractable bottoms; to somewhat mimic the versatility of an external framed pack. With the bottom retracted (as shown below in the pictures), Dana says it can be reduced to a 3500 cubic inch main body. If necessary, you can extend the skirt (as shown below in the pictures) for a full pack volume of 5800 cubic inches.

features: Beavertail system. extension skirt. retractable bottom. wand pockets on each side (as shown below with the umbrella). Hypalon patch with lash points on lid for crampons. panel loader/zippers running down each side and meeting at the top with a large patch of super strong velcro to hold everything snug (as shown below in the pictures)

color: spruce green with black 1000 weight Cordura bottom.

size: large belt (waist 36"-42") / large pack (torso length 20"-22")

pack year: 1995 or 1996.

ORIGINAL RETAIL: $419

condition: like new. one, single exception was a dime width cut on the fabric on the framesheet area near the shoulder that I had professionally mended with heavy-weight polyester upholstery thread.

additional comments: one of the coolest packs I've ever owned. no exaggeration. I adore this pack. really disappointing that it is slightly too big for me, and after a couple tries, I simply cannot make it work. built like an F'ing tank.

asking price: $250. + shipping + PayPal fees (which I'll gladly wave if paid with a money order or check, and you're willing to wait for them to clear before I ship the pack). or I'm willing to discuss a trade for another insanely cool backpack.







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hi, what does the Alpine weigh?
thanks
Kelly

The catalogue is reading 6LBs 10oz. With a box for shipping, around 9LBs.

Guys,

These are great packs. I have a Alpine and it's a tank. very comfortable no matter what's in it. I havent tried a new pack thats as comfortable.

IMOP these Dana packs are superior to the newer MR packs.

Lefty C

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Alpine sold. Stillwater still available with price reduction to $225.

I made a mistake. The Stillwater has a MEDIUM belt (waist 30"-36"), not a large.

for the Stillwater, $205 including postage and paypal fees. $205 out the door.

Check out the handy thread discussing these packs HERE

happen to know what the stillwater weighs?

The catalogue is reading 6LB 13oz.

Alpine sold. Stillwater sold. Both sold.