Gregory Whitney 95 Backpack - 5309-6285cu in - 2008 BCS

I have an older version of this pack. It doesnt seem to have changed too much cosmetically. This pack is BIG and is on the heavy side. I'm 6'2"/210 lbs and consider myself a sherpa so wanted a big pack. This thing is comfortable, and have never generated a hot spot on the shoulders or hips. The zippers are well made and the nylon fabric is bombproof. I caught a chipmunk trying to munch his way through the side upon setting my pack down for literally 5 seconds. He sunk those buckteeth in but didnt get very far.
If your looking for a big, durable, expedition style pack. This is it.

Bought this pack last summer to do a John Muir Trail hike with my two 10-year-olds, meaning, I had to carry the bulk of the gear for the three of us. Even though this was the heaviest pack I ever carried (50-60lbs), I have to say it was more comfortable than any of my old internal frame packs. After 200+ miles in the High Sierra it looks like new. With a few extra pockets on the outside, I was all organized. things I liked the most were the great ventilation, the glove-like fit, the small pockets on the hip belt. Not so much the fact that the fabric is absolutely not rain proof - soaked my sleeping bag in a hailstorm on Donohue Pass. Nothing a cover can't remedy, though.

It also generated a squeak from the belt system somewhere behind me when leaded heavily - more a think that had me worry about something failing (which didn't happen) than a real issue.

It is light for the size it provides: at the end of the hike, I was carrying all my stuff, our tent, and two bear canisters (bearicade Expedition and Bearvault 500) inside of it.

I bought especially for an expedition to Aconcagua in January. I can say is that was my best buy in a long time. I have come to 24kg load on my back and felt that carrying 15kg. It is unexplainable in words the system of suspended load and that is what makes the weight not really feel. Worth every penny you pay.

i've had two of these packs in a row. they're roomy and super comfortable, but both packs were returned because of broken zippers. i definitely use my gear, but don't abuse it that much! not highly recommended

Well designed, holds damn near everything, and will last forever. I haven't had any issues with it at all, and it fits me (at 6'5") phenomenally well.