Gear Review
Gregory Whitney 95 Backpack - 5309-6285cu in
poor engineering using velcro tool ice axe cli
By ron nachtman
Ranked #2055 - Backpacks
June 9, 2009
the ice axe and tool loops at the botton of the pack are fine, but Gregory uses velcro-ed straps now rather than buckle straps to attach the ice axe / tool handle to the pack's back. The veclro simply doesnt work. your tools and ice axe HANDLES will eventually come undone (this happened to me) and dangle in the back of the pack. NOT good if your climbing in the Andes like I was.
All the newer Gregorys have this feature (except th Denali pro). This is simply a poor enginerring design which needs to be fixed.
View Details: Gregory Whitney 95 Backpack - 5309-6285cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210d HT double diamond ripstop, broken twill nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 5309cu in (87L), [M] 5797cu in (95L), [L] 6000 cu in (103L)
- Suspension:
- Response CFS
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 front, 2 side, 1 lid, 2 waist-belt; [Internal] 1 lid
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 6lb 6oz (2920g); [M] 6lb 9oz (2980g); [L] 6lb 11oz (3030g)
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, backpacking, extended trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.