Gear Review
Gregory Shasta Backpack - 5000 cu in
Rides with comfort when loaded up.
By don bowie
Ranked #421 - Backpacks
April 6, 2009
This pack is marketed for backpacking, but I have found it invaluable for long approaches, moderate alpine climbing, and high altitude work. For a pack in this price range I expected the Gregory Shasta to be a little uncomfortable, but after three seasons of slogging heavy loads up all kinds of terrain, I have come to trust this pack for all my heavy duty work. It is important to remember that each pack fits every person differently, but if this pack fits your body style like it does mine (20-21 inch torso, narrow-er waist, pack size L), even 60+lbs of gear will ride like a dream. The suspension is smart but simple, transferring weight to the hips well, but then feels like a piece of clothing when cinched tight for steeper terrain. The Shasta seems to easily adjust to fit over everything from down jackets to single base layers, pending you buy a model where your torso size in nearer the bottom the size range- which is my suggestion. The materials are rugged and have suffered no tears or rips against 3 years of rock and ice, and the beefy zippers have managed many serious over-stuffings. The hipbelt mounted waterbottle holster is very nice for drinking on the fly. Simple, strong, no frills, and carries well during all activities.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Ultralight 210denier Arrowhead ripstop pack cloth and 3/4 inch webbing
- Suspension:
- Shoulder and Waist-belt
- Back Panel:
- Solid
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Torso Sizes:
- [S] 15.5-17.5", [M] 17.5-19.5", [L] 19.5-21.5"
- Seam Sealed:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top and Bottom access
- Detachable Daypack:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- Yes, dual daisy chains
- External Pockets:
- Yes
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes
- Volume:
- [S] 4700cu in, [M] 5000cu in, [L] 5550cu in
- Weight:
- [S] 5lb 12oz, [M] 6lb 2oz, [L] 6lb 4oz
- Warranty:
- Limited
- Recommended Use:
- Multi-day/Weeklong backpacking
- Country of Origin:
- China
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