Gear Review
Gregory Whitney 95 Backpack - 5309-6285cu in
poor engineering using velcro tool ice axe cli
By ron nachtman
Ranked #747 - 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:
- [body] HT Double R/S (210D), nylon,
- Support/Suspension:
- Response CFS, 7075-T6 aluminum stays, cross stay
- Shoulder Straps:
- Auto-Cant harness
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, 3D pre-curved
- Access:
- top, bottom
- Pockets:
- [external] 1 front, 2 side, 2 hip-belt; [internal] 1 lid
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes, dual hydration ports
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes
- Detachable Lid:
- yes
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Weight:
- [ small ] 6 lb 6 oz; [ medium ] 6 lb 9 oz; [ large ] 6 lb 11 oz
- Volume:
- [ small ] 5309 cu in; [ medium ] 5797 cu in; [ large ] 6285 cu in
- Recommended Use:
- multiday backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: November 30, 2009 By: Jason
This is not a mountaineering pack, so don't expect it to function like one. This pack is designed for sub-alpine usage.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes