i bought a used pack and it smells less than pleasant, cigarette funky, with a hint of chemical deodorizer. the fabric looks clean and new i dont want to damage it by washing it, but? it is dyneema spectra .any ideas would be great thanx

I had the same problem- look at the thread: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/13976/index.html?skip_to_post=103444#103444

I used Renuzit, super odor Neutralizer. Do not drench or soak the fabric. It only took one application. I did let it hang outside for a couple of days under cover. But it worked great!