Gear Review
Gregory Makalu Pro 70 Backpack - 3800-4600cu in
Just What You Need, Nothing Extra
By Sean Chism
Ranked #76 - Weeklong Packs (Over 4500 cu in)
August 8, 2011
I wasn't sure waht to think about this pack when I fisrt purchased it. It looks kind of old fasion, but after a week long mountaineering trip it performs better than most packs out there. It was super comfertable with a 50+ load. It has all of the options you will need in a mountaineering pack, a simple clean design, crampon patch, daisey chains, ice axe loops, gear loops, and a removable waist belt and lid. There is nothing extra to complicate things like extra pockets and unecessary zippers. That keeps it simple when your life depends on paying attention to what you are doing, and not trying to figure out what your pack is doing. I am 100% pleased with this packs performace, and wouldn't want to change it at all. Also on a sizing note, I normally wear a medium, but I tried a large to gain necessary volume. I found it to fit perfectly, I will say if my torso was any shorter than 18", or my waist any smaller than 32" it wouldn't have worked as well.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D nylon, Spectra
- Volume:
- (S) 3800 cu in, (M) 4250 cu in, (L) 4600 cu in
- Support/Suspension:
- 2 aluminum stays, framesheet
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- no
- Detachable Lid:
- yes
- Access:
- top
- Pockets:
- 1 lid, 2 side mesh
- Weight:
- (S) 4 lb 11 oz, (M) 4 lb 15 oz, (L) 5 lb 4 oz
- Recommended Use:
- alpine climbing, mountaineering, expeditions
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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