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[pct-l] Re: Dana Racer-X Pack Review



vichanson@juno.com wrote:

"That is an interesting concept but I would have
trouble paying $165 for what sounds like basically an
empty frame. The reason I find it interesting is that
I have been looking at OR's Hydroseal Cell Blocks  in
the Campmore catalog (p188 of Gift 2001). ... you
could "build up" a very versatile lightweight modular
pack 
using these and some kind of a frame (first got the
idea from Brawny's system on their web site)."


I hunted and found my Racer-X for $100.  I have had
this same concept in my head since I set out on the AT
in '98 and even talked to Dana Gleason about it....not
saying he took my idea, but not much later this
Racer-X came out, more intended for trail runners I
think.  Anyhow, I have researched and planned and even
designed a simple frame concept where you lash on
stuff sacks, including a 100% mesh concept.  However,
for the price of materials, and for the expertise that
a professional company can provide in workmanship,
durability and fit, I have to say that building one
from scratch would probably cost near $50, which is
half the price of this Dana.  I'm willing to pay an
extra $50 to get their quality and durability, because
everything I've ever made myself looked wonderful at
home, but didn't hold up to thousands of miles.  Not
to mention that I can't get my weight down this low
with homemade gear that is light.

I'm curious what the OR rectangular sacks weigh.

Just my two cents.

Nocona

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