Gear Review
Gregory Baltoro 70 Backpack - 4149-4638cu in
Squeaky and disappointing
By par3319398
Ranked #448 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
November 2, 2009
This thing squeaked every step I took for 40 miles of a 60 mile trip. I love the hip belt, but hate the shoulder straps. They felt like they were factory pre-shaped for someone else. Perhaps, they would conform to me with more use, but I'll never know. I won't use this pack again. If you backpack along a raging river, or in 70 mile an hour winds, I suppose this one will do. However, if you ever walk in a quiet forest or atop a ridge on a calm day, take another pack. The constant squeaking will drive you back to the solitude of your work cubicle. I not only would not buy this pack again, I would like to return it to the manufacturer. In 20 years of backpacking, this is the single most frustrating piece of equipment I have used. Back to the Dana.
View Details: Gregory Baltoro 70 Backpack - 4149-4638cu in
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
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
Change me.