[pct-l] dana design or ula packs?

[Deems]

"ULA catalyst or dana design raid z? "
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ULA!!~^~ The web pouches are much more useful and larger than you realize. 
Also Dana's are overbuilt with heavier pieces and fabric than needed. If you 
need a packcover, get Brian's 3oz silnylon cover, don't rely on a pack's 
fabric for waterproofness. I've used a P2 for 4 years now, with no problems. 
I handed it to Brian in person once to restitch a shoulder strap with a few 
cosmetically pulled stitches; this is a rare hiker/equipment maker 
relationship. Brian stands by his gear and those who carry it; but he'll 
also tell you to go buy whatever you want from anyone else.  I have three 
Dana packs. A Shadow Peak day pack that weighs more than the P2, a 
Terraplane that's retired with honors, and a Bridger that I've used on 
weekend trips, which also weighs much more than the P2 . The Catalyst is the 
current P2 in the ULA line.  ULA or Dana? ~^~ ULA!!