Gear Review
Gregory Shasta Backpack - 5000 cu in
Good thiing I had a Shasta!
By Mark G
Ranked #1355 - Backpacks
August 30, 2006
I needed a pack to take with me on multi-day fishing trips. I read dozens of reviews and chose the Shasta because buyers consistently raved about its durability and suspension. I wasn't disappointed. However, I'm not a seasoned hiker, I only hike to get to the fishing spots. I decided to hike from White Wolf (in Yosemite) to the Tuolomne River. The 8 mile hike wasn't bad, and even the 3700 ft elevation was endurable. I didn't weigh the pack, but I'm guessing was 20-25 lbs. The dumbest part was thinking I could make a day trip out of this! I left the river at 5:00, giving myself 4 hours to get back to the camp. 8 hours later, at 1:00 am, I arrived. My legs were rubber, but I had no blisters or burns from the pack. It's hard to imagine completing the trip with a pack that didn't fit like a glove. In the future I will be much smarter about trip planning, but at least I know I have the right pack.
View Details: Gregory Shasta Backpack - 5000 cu in
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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
Change me.