Gregory Shasta Backpack - 5000 cu in
Brand : GregoryItem : GRE0009
The Gregory Shasta Backpack is a lightweight pack with big capacity and clean, versatile lines. Like all Gregory packs, the Shasta's fit and comfort are really the secret to its popularity. An adjustable waistbelt and rotating shoulder harness move to accommodate the angle of your hips, the slope of your shoulders, and the width of your neck. They work together with two aluminum stays and a floating framesheet to deliver the cushiest ride this side of a Cadillac. Climbers will like the dual daisy chains and ice axe loops, while skiers will appreciate the way the V-pull compression straps hold their skis. The floating top pocket means you can overstuff the pack but still close it up.
Price: $268.95
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Gregory Shasta Backpack - 5000 cu in
"V" is for Versatile.
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.
get your kibble here
Once, I hiked 600 miles on the AT with this pack, from Katahdin to Massachusetts. Soon after the 100 Mile Wilderness, where I carried 10 days' supply, I mailed home the removable daypack on top. The Shasta is a bit too heavy for my liking, but practically bomb proof, without lotsa straps and such. For large packs, I prefer GoLite, which give you cubic inches while cutting down on one of your heaviest items, the pack. Notably, the top compartment has proven to be one of my most reliable daypacks, tested in the Northwoods, Utah's high deserts and the Mayan Mountains of Belize. A worthy investment, indeed.
Most comfortable
I have owned three diferent packs, and I was finally happy that I found a match to my torso. I guess the third is a charm. Well in did it has been a charm, excellent design, weight distribution is superb, I had a 35lb load on a 3 day trip, didn't even feel it, and what surprised me the most, the space between the pack and my back kept it very cool and not soaked in sweat. This baby has it all.
Survived the rain forest
Good pack...survived several days of bad weather while rain forest trekking. Kept things dry and felt good on the back.
Good thiing I had a Shasta!
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.
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