Features of the Dana Design Backpacks

The Dana Design backpacks are designed by Dana Gleason, who also teaches backpackers how to wear the packs and how to store their camping gear in them. There are many different names of theses designer backpacks, such as:

Terraplane
Glacier
Astraplane
Longbed
Alpine Peak

and many others. Of all the backpacks by Dana Design, the Terraplane is the most popular.

Features of the Terraplane

The Terraplane designer backpack is well able to handle heavy loads. It has a narrow profile, compression straps and standard lash points which make it perfect for a winter hiking adventure. You can use it to carry snowshoes, an ice pick and even skis. You can carry large amounts of food in this backpack along with all the clothing you will need for the trip. There is even a separate compartment for carrying water bottles or a hydration system you might need in order to get safe drinking water outdoors. A zippered compartment for the sleeping bag keeps this essential piece of camping gear separate from the other gear in the backpack and easy to get at without having to take everything else out.

The Best Designer Backpack

The Dana Terraplane has the reputation of being the best backpack on the market. It is extremely comfortable with padded shoulder straps that are spaced far enough apart so that they will not pinch your neck. You can also use the Velcro straps to make adjustments along the full length of the straps if you need to. There is also padding on the back and there is a non-slip panel so that the pack will not slip up or down while you are hiking.