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Gregory Baltoro 70 Backpack - 4149-4638cu in
My husband hates hip belts. He uses an old Army rucksack for...
By Shannon
Ranked #591 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
November 30, 2009
My husband hates hip belts. He uses an old Army rucksack for our backpacking excursions. He typically carries approx. 40 lbs. I want to buy him a new, more ergonomic pack, but he will not use a hip belt. Can the one on this be removed? If so, will that negate the comfort factor and fit? Please advise. Thanks!
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By Kevin Brown
Ranked #24 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
July 17, 2010
I hike a lot with my bro in law (also an army guy). He frequently hikes with is ruck on our day hikes. Most rucksacks have a hip belt and I have never seen a decent one. If his experience is with a hip belt is coming from army issued rucksacks he should definitely give the Gregory hip belt a try. Like Vince said, it is removable, but make him at least try it.
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By Vince
Ranked #114 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
April 21, 2010
The hipbelt is removable without removing the the lumbar pad, which provides a lot of the comfort, but this pack is designed to shift almost all the weight to the hipbelt while remaining comfortable. The shoulder straps are fine for heavy loads, but the hipbelt and back suspension are what set this pack apart. I wouldn't buy it with the intention to remove the belt, but... heck, if you keep the belt, he might come around!
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210d HT double diamond ripstop, broken twill nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 4149cu in (68L); [M] 4271cu in (70L); [L] 4638cu in (76L)
- Suspension:
- Exclusive Response AFS (Auto Fit Suspension) technology
- Back Panel:
- Padded
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, bottom, front
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- External Pockets:
- 1 Front, 2 side stretch, 1 water bottle
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 5lb 5oz (2410g); [M] 5lb 9oz (2520g); [L] 5lb 14oz (2660g)
- Recommended Use:
- Weekend backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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