Gregory

Alpinisto 50L Backpack

Solid performer, comfortable, handles loads well

I bought a blue one in 2016 and it is comfortable, fits well and carries loads (ice rack & rope) with east. Good frame & suspension. In 23016, the tool attachments were a bit funky and did not fit some ice tools, but Gregory may have changed that since 2016. In 2016, Outdoor Gear Labs reported: "Our testers also found that this pack has some unusuable volume, a characteristic unique among packs in this test. The pack body curves to meet the hip belt in the area where the hip belt webbing attaches to the pack. Our testers found it challenging to get gear into this "wing" space in the course of normal packing. When they did get gear in here, it often had an adverse affect on the hip belt fit. Mountaineers can't afford to be carrying around unusable space on their backs!" I agree with that assessment, but the unusable space is pretty small and the comfort and durability of the pack is the trade off. 8 years later it is still going strong and my "go to" day pack for hiking, scrambling, ice climbing and BC ski day trips.

Gregory - another winner

Size Bought:

L

Height:

6' 4"

Weight:

250

I love this pack. It has lots of room for a 50L with a fairly wide base which is great for stuffing your sleeping bag in. I wouldn't recommend a compression bag as the shape of the sack will waste some valuable real estate. Pack sits well and breathes well too. Two little complaints 1 - I don't love the ice axe holder, I don't feel it is needed given the loops 2 - the waist belt pocket is kind of a wasted space as it is too small for a phone... car keys, maybe?

Gregory Is My Middle Name

Just bought my 3rd alpinisto pack over about 7 years to have a new pack to start the PCT. I love this pack for ski carries and generally for tours, but have also backpacked with 2 bear canisters inside. This quality cant be matched for the price. It's my poor man's Hyperlight

Bummer

Hurts my shoulders with 30#. I really, really want to love this bag but cannot get the weight to ride on my hips.

Took this bag on a mountaineering trip to Ecuador. Really solid backpack. No unnecessary features, easy to strip down. The 50L size was perfect for 2-4 day climbs and I love the single pack strap on the back. Really easy to get in and out of the bag. Everything about the bag worked well for me. The only knock I have is that some of the buckles are pretty flimsy. I managed to break one half way through the trip. Gregor promptly sent me 2 replacement buckles when I got home.

Get pack for SAR.

Our search and rescue team chose this pack for its abundance of practical features and its light weight. The fact that it come in a variety of sizes made it easy to dial in the right fit for each of our team members.

Bomb Proof

Side zip is clutch! Vert ice tools stow perfectly!

Awesome!!! Gregory does it right :o)

Fits perfectly, super comfortable even when packed fairly heavy. Wish the waiststrap buckles tightened from the side. The side zipper makes it simple to pack unwieldy items into it and then compress it well. The top compartment might be better if it tightened down with two straps as it wants to wobble over the helmet packed in the top of the main compartment. Crampon spot also fits climbing shoes. Colour is never my main concern buying a pack but I happen to love the bright green. Wouldn't mention colour except a lot of other reviewers seem to hate it.

Great pack for 2-3 days in the mountains

I purchased this pack for 2 days Mt. Stuart climb. The pack was loaded with 35lb of gear, including tent and pickets and still had space inside, and was very comfortable during the approach. For the summit push it self I appreciated the option to remove the brain for lighter setup. On the second day, we got caught in 10 hours of constant rain and snow, and by the end of the day the pack and items inside were wet inside - lesson learnt to add a garbage bag for an extra protection.

Obsessed with this bag

Bought this bag after reading some articles about the top options out there for ice climbing. This bag absolutely exceeds expectations for storing gear. I got the 50L option and was able to store a 70m rope, layers, gear, helmet, tools, and crampons without using the brain (with outer tool and crampon storage though). Comfy to wear for a moderate hike, not too top heavy, everything stays in place!