Gregory Targhee Backpack - 1900-2200cu in - 2007 BCS

Second day top zipper separated from the pack. There was very little load on the zipper when it failed. I am not very impressed.

Separation is about 2 inches long and it will seal at this time.

I have an older gregory pack, started to fall apart after several tough years. I sent it in to gregory along with some homemade cookies, and they basically rebuilt it with fresh fabric/zippers, did an awesome job making custom changes that I wanted, and got it back to me in a few days.So, if you get this pack and it isn't up to par, bake the dankest cookies possible and they might make it perfect for you.

getting this pack concluded a long quest I was on for the best snowboard touring pack I could find. I know folks love their Ospreys and Dakines but I preferred an external shovel pocket that the Switch didn't have, and then I had been hearing Dakine's quality had gone downhill although their designs are hard to beat. This pack has it all; insulated drinking tube sleeve, the side pocket is surprisingly roomy for the shovel handle and probe (even my curved DB deploy) nice top pocket for mitts or whatever and then it's accessible in 2 ways with the board or snowshoes strapped on. pretty fricken' sweet. The lifetime warranty makes it a safe purchase but it seems unlikely I will have to deal with that seeing as Gregory folk aren't snoozing on the quality control.

Love the color. Love the huge amount of stuff I can stuff into this and have it all sealed up with waterproof zips. There are a lot of options for attaching things, but I'm not sure I'll ever use anything but A-Frame. However, I've seen a couple times that after I put the A-Frame carry together, the tails hit my legs while I'm walking. Any tips for making this work better? I suspect I just need to get better at cinching it all down properly. Once the skis are tight, they carry very nicely with little unnecessary wiggle.

It has a pretty sturdy frame, so it's a little heavy.

Overall, very satisfied.

I needed a pack to help lug my skis and my 3.5 year old daughter's skis from the car to the slopes. While this pack is overkill for the job, it still does the job perfectly. I can fit her ski boots, helmet and a change I'd clothed in here, and then strap my skis and hers on the outside. The pack carries impressively well. I don't think my wife understood why I bought
this pack off SAC at the time, but it just makes our life so
much easier. In another year or two we'll be taking our son out too - might just have to get another one of these!

My skis are 115mm at the tail, and they BARELY fit through the A-frame straps. Any larger, and you'd have to hold them diagonal style, which is a bummer. The outer pocket holds both my shovel and skins, which is nice. Separate pocket for the handle, so it's not hanging on the outside. I upgraded from a Da Kine Heli Pro, which is nice for snowboarding. This is bigger, and perfect for a full day of touring.

I like this pack, but it fills up so fast - a daytrip in the winter requires carrying extra layers, some extra food, some repair equipment, a sil-nylon poncho/tarp... By the time i get my gear in this, there's hardly room for my skins on the descent or shedding layers on the climb. I think the multiple pockets this divides the space sub-optimally.

Also, there's no gear loops or external lash points on the pack.

Otherwise, well-constructed, comfortable with great ski-carry options.

This pack has put an end to a year long search for a pack that will fit a female frame, yet still hold enough stuff for a long, cold day. I am an average sized woman and found that the small size fit me well. I can stuff all of my ski gear in comfortably with plenty of pockets for organizing but not too many to lose things. It sits close against my back and moves well when I ski. The zippers are waterproof and there are two convenient points of access from the top and the back/side. The waist pocket is easy to reach and the insulated sleeve will also serve as a second pocket if you don't use a camel back. It has a variety of ski carry systems and attachment points that work well. My ski partners asked to try it on because they liked it so much. Overall, great pack.

This pack is in one word AWESOME. It gives you so many oiptions to attach, skis, snowshoes, snowboard, Telescopic Poles etc. This pack can definitely be used for all four seasons. The construction and materials are very tough and durable. Shoulder harness is very comfortable and fit is true to size. Be sure to measure yourself for this pack because if you're back length is 18" and you get the large it will not fit (too big). My only draw backs of this pack are how it packs. Its a top loader and can be difficult to sift through to find what you want at times...Another draw back is the fact that the end knobs on the zipper strings keep coming off (they can easily be put back on) just annoying though.
Great pack, I highly recommend!

I've been using the Targhee for a couple years playing and guiding in the Northern Cascades -- over a hundred winter day trips. It fits, carries enough and has proven durable. The shovel and probe compartments are handy for keeping safety gear organized and accessible. The Targhee is a solid choice.

I use this pack for short camping, backpacking, and even road trips and love it. Very sturdy and comfortable. Lots of pockets. The waterproof level of this pack seems excellent. I only have 2 complaints about this pack. 1) The largest compartment is only accessible through the small top opening. 2) I always want to carry more stuff, so I find myself wishing it was bigger. Maybe I just need to pack lighter...