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Gregory Baltoro 70 Backpack - 4149-4638cu in
I have a medium Baltoro 70 and I have hiked around 12 miles in...
By Drew0510
Ranked #606 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
March 9, 2009
I have a medium Baltoro 70 and I have hiked around 12 miles in it so far. I love the pack but my only concern is that the load lifters aren't at a 45 degree angle they are at around a 10 degree angle (if that). I am 6' and weight around 160 lbs so the medium hip belt fits great. Should I be concerned about the angle of the load lifter? Should I try to get the large pack and swap out the hip belt? I'm just not exactly sure how this pack should feel on my back. Any help or advice you can give would be great.
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By Mark
Ranked #234 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
October 15, 2010
For those interested, I wound up moving down to a MED torso pack, with large belt. Although I also moved to an Osprey Aether 70, so not really apples to apples. But I also think a MED Baltoro woudl be more appropriate as well.
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By Mark
Ranked #234 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
October 11, 2010
Just received the large. Re the load straps - I am right on the line of Med and Large. I know Gregory suggests going with the smaller, but I am a pretty...large guy we'll say. (Working on that). But for now, A med belt and harness probably would not work for me (54 chest/44 waist). For the large, harness and belt seem fine, but like the OP, the load straps don't have near as much angle as my previous pack (Terraplane). I think I am ok - but am attaching a pic to show the angle. This is a quick load and try on, harness in the lower of the two slots. Prob 20 lbs or so just wanted to get it on and get a quick feel for it. Do the straps and lifters look correct - or should I exchange for a Med?
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By choephelkt2405141
Ranked #582 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
July 5, 2009
I am about you same height and weight and use a L Baltoro with Medium hip belt. I wear a size 33 in the waist and 20" torso. Swapping out the hip belt really improved the comfort of the pack. I purchased my pack at a local rival gear shop of BC because I needed it ASAP, and they just swapped out the belts free of charge!!
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By spencer bowen
Ranked #116 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
May 9, 2009
My first question would be, have you re-attached the shoulder straps on the other setting? This helped me. Next, if the pack feels good then you are ok. Of course you back or neck will hurt a little after a 12 mile trek but if it is comfy, then you are good.
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By Kaylin Bradley
Ranked #585 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
March 17, 2009
According to Gregorys website, the load lifters should be around 25 degrees with this ruck.
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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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