Product Features :
- 210d HT double box ripstop and 630d nylon fabrics
- Top front and bottom access makes this pack versatile
- Numerous pockets to organize and store everything you need front pocket with stash pouch dual waist belt pockets top pocket that converts to a fanny pack
- Dual hydration ports and sleeve
- Water and wear resistant bottom panel and water resistant zippers keep your stuff dry and provide durability
>> Amazing Pack
I am new to the backpacking world and picked up this pack I ve taken it to Santa Rosa Island Big Sur and Mt Whitney I never had a complaint Pack felt light and comfortable I love this pack If you can afford it I would highly suggest it Gregory has great customer service as well
>> Best in the market
I ordered this backpack for a week hike in the mountains I packed all my gear Food cloth extra shoes sleeping bag tent water GPS 60LB of stuff went a week thru a very difficult terrain very rainy and muddy it carried like a champ I couldn t feel all the weight felt like I was carrying 15LB the entire trip its very comfortable and has space for ALL your gear
I also mixed it with the Gregory rain cover in Medium size
My torso measured 18 I would have gone with the Small instead of medium
>> Exceptional Piece of Equipment
After doing months of research I went to my EMS store and tried on various packs including this one The difference was immediately evident The molded back and straps were simply far superior to their counter parts I even tried on an Osprey and was surprised at the difference in quality of fit considering the Osprey reputation
I am only new to backpacking but I knew investing in a good pack was the smart thing to do and it paid off out on the trail Expecting to have all sorts of aches and pains returning from my four day hike I was again surprised to find my pack had done its job to perfection Barring one sore muscle from my own ineptitude I was fine no back pain no nothing Even though as a novice I over prepared and ended up with far too much weight
It features top load front load and bottom load so you can reach any piece of equipment easily at any time It has water bladder storage It has two nifty belt pouches for candies or perhaps a digital camera all which are well designed and durable The top can detach to double as a day pack although I have yet to see a practical use for this
While looking for a good pack I typed Best backpack into Google and came across a consumer research page whereby they had gathered information from as many sources as possible on the best backpacks here is an excerpt taken directly from that site Some brands stand out however especially Gregory Osprey and Arc Teryx An older survey of through hikers on the Appalachian Trail by Roland Mueser found that hikers were most satisfied with Gregory backpacks and it continues to be one of the brands most recommended in backpack reviews
Apparently the delight with Gregory stems from their durability They need less repairs and maintenance than other brands I can t attest to this but again the construction is definitely solid
All in all I m delighted with this item We ll see over time how it holds up but at this point I would have no desire to change this for anything else
5 out of 5
WARNING Backpacks come in different sizes which is vital for the fit Speak with someone who knows about them in a store This is a science and they know their stuff
