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By Chris Ranked #154 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in) October 10, 2010

I've been using this Gregory as a day pack for two years now and I can't find anything I don't like about it. I've used it on numerous summer and winter trips at sea level and above 5,000 feet. It had enough space for plenty of water, food, warming layers and any kinda of tools you may need. The pack is light enough for me, but may not suit the ultra-light die hards out there. I chose the Onyx color and am happy with it because it does not show dirt stains on the bottom of the pack as lighter colors do.

I have not gotten the pack completely soaked, but it has survived a light shower and performed well. The Jetstream works very well. I tend to sweat a lot all year round and I enjoy not having a soaked back while wearing a pack. The suspension system also works quite well, but nothing out of the ordinary. I'm a big fan of hip belt pockets and the ones Gregory uses work well.

If I had a gripe, I guess my only one would be that there is no specific place to store trekking poles. I like how Osprey has an "on the go" trekking pole holster attached to the harness on some of their daypacks. I hope Gregory catches on to this soon because it makes for fluid movement on the trail when ascending peaks. Besides that little nit pick, great pack, great fit.

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