Dana Design Glacier
Average Rating: 
Reviewed by 8 Trailspace users
Description
The Glacier is an internal frame backpack made by Dana Design. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 8 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Moosejaw:
"As a lightweight workhorse, it adapts to the needs of most extended excursions. Its preferred for its narrower profile, streamlined features, and optimal carrying capacity. Volume: 5200 C. in./85 liters Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz./2.6 kg Fabric: LTD & 420HT Extendable Lid: Adjusts for larger volume loads Hip Lid: Converts with belt to hip pack Internal Load Control: Snugs load and creates head space Retractable Bottom: Decreases bottom pack volume Mesh Shovit: Allows quick access to layers"
From Sierra Trading Post:
"If hard-working construction and intelligent design in a backpack are important, choose Dana Design. Tough materials well put together create a superior pack that partners with you for greater efficiency. 210 denier nylon, cordura. Degined for backpackers traveling light. Strong yet light back and stays transfer load to padded ArcBow"
User Reviews
Men's Glacier
Reviewed by wing1238, Nov 10, 2006
"Owned this pack for a few years, never let me down.
Very comfortable on heavy load (~60lbs). The hip belt was amazing that nearly stick to my hip but still comfortable, excellent in transfer load to my sacrum, yet the slim profile makes me walk fast."
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Glacier
Reviewed by Chris Wheless, Dec 01, 2004
"Great pack! I love all the pockets and lashing points. I also have a Lowe Alpine Warp 70 which is a bit more comfortable than the Glacier in the lumbar area. Overall, this is a great pack with lots of capacity and is tough as nails."
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Glacier
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, May 17, 2004
"I've had this pack for about a year now and have used it from overnight trips to trips reaching close to two weeks. It's performed awesomely on each and every excursion. I love the fact that the top pocket/pouch/lid detaches and can use the waist belt for summits and short hikes."
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Glacier
Reviewed by Fred Schoenbrunn, Aug 06, 2002
"I recently upgraded to the Glacier and have been very pleased. I looked extensively before buying, trying to optimize comfort, weight and capacity and think the load carrying capacity is excellent for the weight. I carried about 50 lbs over pretty flat terrain for four days in Yellowstone and was comfortable the whole time."
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Glacier
Reviewed by Brother, Apr 06, 2001
"If you can afford this pack, then buy it. I have not a single complaint about it. It rides very smoothly on the hips. A 60lb load will feel like 40. . . no joke. It's plenty big for week long trips, but it can be compressed and taken in (you can just about take away the entire sleeping bag compartment)."
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Glacier
Reviewed by Ben, Dec 26, 1998
"Without a doubt, this is a very exceptional pack. I had a MountainSmith Backbowl before and had neck problems because of the limited head space allowed. I almost quite backpacking all together, but I decided to try another. . . The Glacier.
I was very impressed with the level of comfort and it was a world of difference compared to the backbowl."
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Glacier
Reviewed by Kristopher Whitehead, Nov 12, 1997
I used a Dana Bounder for two weeks and 85 miles several years ago, and being extremely impressed, decided to buy the closest thing I could get to it - that was the Glacier. For the money, I don't believe that you can buy a better pack. I have had it for two years and have had no rips, snags or any real wear on it all; it's comfortable, affordable, and packs everything I need for up to a week or so.
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Glacier
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jun 10, 1997
"I have had this pack for six months. I really enjoy it. It is very comfortable and I like the load suspension system. The only problem is the sleeping bag compartment is tad small for my cheep ass sleeping bag but if I had a good sleeping bag it would be no problem."
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