K2 Dana Longbed Loadmaster vs. Terraframe vs. Kelty 50th Anniversary external frame backpacks
- From: "David" <ny@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 01:43:47 GMT
K2 Dana Longbed Loadmaster vs. Terraframe vs. Kelty 50th Anniversary
external frame backpacks
The packs below, which were stopped being manufactured about a half a
decade ago, arguably represent the most comfortable civilian 5900 cu in to
7500 cu in capacity external frame packs ever made. Has anyone used two or
more of the packs of the below, and if so, how did they compare?
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K2 - Dana Design Longbed Loadmaster
Sizes: Regular, Large*
Capacity: *6,100 cu. in./ 99 liters
Weight: *7 lb. 13 oz./ 3.2 kg.
* for large size
See, also the smaller Shortbed
1. Shoulder pads and lift straps adjust in unison for adjustment.
2. Carbon fiber crosslinks cushion the frame on your back, absorbing
frame sway.
3. Grippy mesh clings to your back.
4. Magic wands transfer the load to your hips while allowing natural
motion.
5. Tapered frame bottom keeps the LoadMaster's harness mounted
tight---no-slip and squeak.
Source:
http://web.archive.org/web/20010620150811/danadesign.com/packs/loadmaster/longbed.htm
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K2 - Dana Design - Terraframe
Sizes: Regular, Large
Capacity: *6,100 cu.in./ 99 liters
Weight: *8 lb. 3 oz./ 3.5 kg.
*For a large size
The Terraframe is based on the Terraplane internal frame pack mated to
the frame used by the Longbed above. According to the manufacturer, Dana
took a traditional rigid frame (apparently adapted from the Loadmaster) and
added twin preflexed fiberglass rods to actively transfer weight to the hips
.. . . The packbag had the same dual pocket, arch access bottom of the
Terraplane.
Source:
http://web.archive.org/web/20010807093953/danadesign.com/packs/loadmaster/terraframe.htm
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Kelty 50th Anniversary Pack
Large 6 lb, 12 oz for a 18" - 21" torso, 6500 cu in + 2 optional side
pockets @ 500 cu in each
Regular 6 lb, 11 oz for a 16" - 19 torso, 5900 cu in + 2 optional side
pockets @ 500 cu in each
Also available in a women's size for a 14 1/2"-17" torso (1" narrower
lower frame, 2" narrower upper frame and 2" shorter torso length than
medium)
This pack featured an hourglass-shape frame which eliminated the use
of clevis pins and spacer bars and was constructed with a lighter,
small-diameter aluminum alloy. It also featured a bag attachment method
that did away with clevis pin rings, the use of a breathable "Brock Foam"
hipbelt and shoulder straps with improved ventilation, a mesh wet pouch for
drying gear with light webbing shoulder straps for use as a day pack, and
removable carbon fiber "Levitators" for use with load greater than 35
pounds. Leviators were a pack-to-belt load transfer device-a carbon-fiber
leaf spring suspension for the pack. The Levitators promoted uniform belt
pressure against the lower back and kept the belt angled correctly against
your body.suspension components. The bag did not have a separate sleeping
bag compartment, but it did have a "hatch" for access to the bottom without
zippers.
http://web.archive.org/web/20021212225405/www.kelty.com/Kelty/index.cfm?fuseaction=Packs.Home
http://web.archive.org/web/20021206220342/www.kelty.com/Kelty/index.cfm?fuseaction=Packs.ShowProduct&type=pack&ID=58
http://www.kelty.com/Kelty/PDF/Packs/200250thINST.pdf
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