Gear Review
Gregory Shasta Backpack - 5000 cu in
"V" is for Versatile.
By Gregory Shasta
Ranked #1176 - Backpacks
July 16, 2003
I broke in my Gregory Shasta backpack up in the John Muir Wilderness July 2-8. This pack is awesome!. I am 6'-1" and went for the medium. My torso measurement is 19" which is right on the border between med amd lg. I was carrying 55lbs and had plenty of room for the trek. I had a day of fine-tuning and I then got it right for the rest of the hike (I strongly recommend a 1-day trek for fine-tuning prior to extended trips). The auto-cant harness system and adjust-a-cant waist belt allowed me to custom-fit my pack to my body and carrying load. I found that I could fine-tune the weight-bearing areas of my waist and shoulders to always be comfortable. The flo-form harness and waistbelt was extremely comfortable and the aerotech mesh backpanel kept my back very cool and dry.
I love the top and bottom access to the pack and my sleeping bag packed well at the bottom. The top of the pack includes a removable fanny pack for quick day hikes.
Overall, the Gregory Shasta backpack is a great value and is very comfortable. I recommend it for extended trips in the backcountry.
View Details: Gregory Shasta Backpack - 5000 cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Ultralight 210denier Arrowhead ripstop pack cloth and 3/4 inch webbing
- Suspension:
- Shoulder and Waist-belt
- Back Panel:
- Solid
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Torso Sizes:
- [S] 15.5-17.5", [M] 17.5-19.5", [L] 19.5-21.5"
- Seam Sealed:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top and Bottom access
- Detachable Daypack:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- Yes, dual daisy chains
- External Pockets:
- Yes
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes
- Volume:
- [S] 4700cu in, [M] 5000cu in, [L] 5550cu in
- Weight:
- [S] 5lb 12oz, [M] 6lb 2oz, [L] 6lb 4oz
- Warranty:
- Limited
- Recommended Use:
- Multi-day/Weeklong backpacking
- Country of Origin:
- China
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