Frontloading Backpacks

5 Scott B
I used this pack several times and really enjoyed the way I was able to adjust it to fit my body. I would recommend it for beginners and experts alike. The price point allows hikers on a budget to get a great pack for their money. I 'm 6'0, 200lbs and felt the pack was very comfortable while traversing the trails with loads in the 20lb range. When I took the pack out of the box for the first time, I was amazed at just how light it was. This is a fantastic pack option for light and medium weighted loads. I 've hiked with several different high - end packs over the years with loads up to 120lbs. I did n't know what to expect out of this Gregory pack when I received it. I think it's an amazing value, especially for the packs weight. Even though the pack felt light to me, it appears very well made and nothing was designed in a cheap way….. just durable and efficient. This is a great pack for day hikes and backpacking. I could see myself utilizing this pack for up to 3 - 4 day trips. The only reason for the limitation is that I probably would want to take more than 50lbs in it for an extended trip. That being said, I have n't tried carrying loads in it over 50lbs, so I ca n't tell you exactly how it would preform. The belt, shoulder straps and back are very breathable and do a good job venting heat away from your body. The zippers and clips all functioned well. One thing I would like to see improvement on is the compartment on the left shoulder straps was n't big enough to fit my sunglasses in. Gregory gave me this free product to try.

5 Andrew G
[ Gregory gave me this free product to try. I have zero real complaints with this pack! Super light weight, but durable. Usually light packs lack support, but I was rocking up to 40 lbs. with no issues on rolling desert hills in SE NM. The sizing guide online was spot on, which is always a worry of mine. Access to gear is excellent with openings on the bottom, side and top. NO useless design full of gimmicky pockets either, which I love the simplicity but well though out flow of the pack. The material seems durable and has held up in the rough, everything - is - sharp, desert country I have been using it in. Literally hiked with my two year old, 32 lbs. nephew in it and with him wiggling around the pack still road great!( no kids were injured in this testing). I have not had a pack I have been this excited about in years. Great pack for the beginner and expert. I can not recommend this pack more. If I had one small complaint it is that my older inReach is too big for the pocket on the shoulder strap... maybe I need to upgrade that more than the pack has an issue. Seriously if you are looking for a first or new pack, get this one! Tightens down for day hikes but big enough for longer backpacking trips as well. Buy this pack!

5 Maximilian G
[ Over the past few weeks I have had the chance to test this product hiking through Utah. I loved the fit of this backpack. I have very narrow shoulders and a small waist( 29 inch) and this bag fit like a glove. The straps all had pently of room for adjustment which I appreciate in a bag. The back was extremely breathable and the shoulder straps had ample padding. The bag has all the features I typically look for in a pack such as a brain with top and bottom pockets, pockets on the waist belt, and a mesh outer pocket for quick storage. I found the side access zipper to be very useful and used it many time to reach gear deep in my bag. My only critique is the system for attaching the brain to the main compartment. It came undone when I tried to adjust it the first time and I can not for the life of me figure out how to resecure it so the brain does n't flop everywhere when open. Other than that I think this might be my new favorite bag and an excellent addition to my backpack quiver.

5 Douglas B
We bought this for my son as we got more into backpacking. This pack is versatile and handles his gear nicely. It isn ’ t unusual for him to strap the sleeping pad to the bottom of the pack. We use light gear, but definitely not all ultralight ultra compact gear. Durability is not a concern. I have a larger 80L pack and am considering getting this same pack for a more compact carry. I would say this pack could fit the bill for beginners and advanced users alike.

5 Eddy03
Great build quality and great feature while keeping the weight low.