http://www.backpacker.com/backpacks-torture-test/videos/99

Go figure: the Granite Gear proved most durable in the full 210d fabric (Flash). Even compared to dedicated mountain packs. Even compared to an overpriced gimmick (the Arcteryx).

My pack is so tough it wears itself out from the inside.

Edited by skinewmexico on 10/07/2009 21:42:24 MDT.

I showed that video to my kids and they have big satisfied (told you so) smiles on their faces right now.

They are both starving students (university) and when I tried to steer them towards some light weight packs earlier this year, they both decided to go with the Granite Gear Flash. They said they would rather carry the extra weight and buy something that would last. The bonus is that they thought they were the most comfortable pack of the bunch as well.

Nice to know that if their packs won't fit in my car I can always tie them to the bumper on the way to the trail head.

A friend of mine and I lost our footing last autumn as we were descending a steep scree field and slid down on our butts (and packs) about 50-60 feet. We both got pretty skinned up...his pack had holes in the bottom, mine didn't.

I was using my McHale dyneema pack at the time.

Charlie, is that full Dyneema or Dyneema Grid? What thickness is it? i.e. 210d, etc. Thanks!

I have a Chasm full Dyneema pack. I have no idea what the thickness is. Most all of Dan's packs come with a pretty robust bottom that is made with Dyneema.

I think he even said that you could press the fabric against a belt sander and your thumb would get too hot before the fabric wore a hole in it.

@Joe; Chuck Norris-style quip, eh?

This video gives viewers an unrealistic view of the necessity of a bombproof pack. Two thumbs down.

Edited by citystuckhiker on 10/08/2009 10:47:15 MDT.

"This video gives viewers an unrealistic view of the necessity of a bombproof pack. Two thumbs down."

How so? All are climbing packs.

Are the packs weighted?

I'd like to complement BPer on their use of the superlative in all respects butterfly knot, for their admittedly silly test.

The real question is what they had in the packs? Hard items near the surface of a pack abrade against rock very easily.

I'd put my 20 oz, double bottomed, 100% Ballistics pack against that test anyday.

Awesome Dave. Look forward to the Video.

Matt,
HAHA!! Those Chuck Norris sayings are great. I wish I could count to infinity--twice.....

five packs into the landfill!

nice work, backpacker.

No-just 4. The Granite Gear was fine....;)

Sometimes a tough pack is a good thing. My GG G4 had one little tear in the mesh pocket. I, on the other hand, looked like this:

My wife's Jam2 (on my back) survived an avalanche. It fared better than me.

OUCH Diane!

Glad to see you survived!

Even if it wasn't quite scientific it was entertaining. It reminds me of http://willitblend.com

My Jam 2 has multiple holes. And my ULA Catalyst is in need of retirement.