The perfect pack for those times when "lightweight" just isn't possible... - Mystery Ranch Glacier Backpack

If you're able to backpack in a temperate climate with easy access to water then there are other (smaller & lighter) packs out there which will likely work just fine. If you're dealing with less-than-ideal conditions and need to carry more gear (or water) then this pack should be at the top of your list. Sure, it doesn't have a lot of the selling-point features of the other packs and it's a bit on the heavy side, but those things likely won't matter one bit when you're on the trail. With the Glacier you get a design that's been continuously refined over the course of the past 30+ years and through that a pack that can carry almost anything for any length of time without killing you. Just like my Dana Designs packs of the past this one has allowed me to carry a lot of weight over technical terrain without aggravating my back one bit. On the trail I have zero concerns about the durability of the pack and have absolute confidence that it won't let me down. I can't say that about other packs I've carried.

If you're looking at one of the 65 - 75L packs from one of the other (bigger) manufacturers then you owe it to yourself to check out the Glacier. It will absolutely outlast anything else on the market and when you're 10 miles and 4000' AEG into your third day on the trail you'll be singing the praises of the Glacier's ability to carry any load with ease.