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GORP Tested: Alpine Packs
Dana Designs Bridger
By Paul Cleveland
Dana Designs Bridger
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"Very straightforward. You don't need an instruction manual for this technical pack," commented Brandon about the Bridger. At 4,000 cubic inches, the Bridger was the smallest-capacity pack in the test, and as a result it was favored for shorter trips and cragging. Longer forays into the mountains definitely taxed its carrying capacity. On the upside, the pack's small size and narrow profile allow for unimpeded arm swing while skiing or climbing.
The Bridger has a built-in daisy chain and two ice-axe loops, but no ice-axe retaining straps — an annoying oversight. The reverse ripstop fabric was so abrasion resistant it seemed you could shimmy up thousands of feet of chimneys before wearing a hole in the Bridger.
Weight: 4 lbs., 7 oz.
Capacity: 2,8004,000 cubic inches (unextended-extended)
Price: $249
Suspension: A removable, tapered-plastic frame sheet with a single aluminum stay down the spine. Various hipbelt sizes available.
Pro: Durable pack cloth.
Con: Too small for longer routes.
Comfort: 4.5
Versatility: 4.5
Comparative Ratings Chart
For more information: Call Dana Designs at (888) 357-3262, or visit www.danadesign.com.
Article © Paul Cleveland, 2000.
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