Dana Design
Since 1987, Dana packs have redefined "the big haul." Dana Design, well known for their innovative "dynamic" frame systems, have become the outdoor industry benchmark for greater comfort, increased stability and less stress when carrying large and mid-volume packs.
Through the years, the frame systems have been refined, materials improved, and wear-points reinforced. Today the frame systems are easy to adjust, light, and they flex and transfer loads more efficiently.
Marmot has been associated with Dana Design products since the early 1980s when Marmot turned to Dana to design and manufacture a unique, single stave, big load pack. In 1996, K2 Inc., the parent company of K2 skis and snowboards, acquired Dana Designs. In 2004, K2 Inc. acquired Marmot. In 2005, Dana Designs was merged into Marmot and became part of the Marmot pack line. In 2006, the Dana brand became Marmot, but the essential DNA of the dynamic frame systems designed in 1987 and refined every year since remain inside the Marmot packs.
