User Review: Gregory Denali Pro

Gregory Denali Pro
Above: The current Denali Pro, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed October 2, 2001 by BRIAN

Rating:
Design: Internal Frame
Size: 6800
Number of Pockets: 2-3
Max. Load Carried: 105 LBS
Height of Owner: 6'2"
Price Paid: $450

ALTHOUGH THIS PACK DOES GREAT IN ANY WEATHER WITH 50 LBS, OR LESS, DO NOT EXEED THAT MUCH WEIGHT. I RECENTLY WENT ON A 35 DAY MOUNTAINEERING EXPEDITION WITH IT, AND I CAN'T BEGIN TO TELL YOU ALL THE MISERY IT GAVE ME WITH 80+ LBS. EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE CAPACITY TO CARRY THAT MUCH GEAR, IT DOESN'T HAVE THE SUSPENSION TO DO IT COMFORTABLY. EVEN ADJUSTING THE CANTING HIP BELT DID NO GOOD, AND IT PINCHED ALL THE MUSCLES IN MY MID BACK. I RECOMEND THE DANA PACKS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO REFUSE TO TRAVEL LIGHT, AND ALWAYS SEAM TO CARRY ALOT OF WEIGHT. NO OTHER PACK I HAVE TRIED CARRIES LIKE A DANA. THE GREGORY IS A GREAT PACK FOR THE WEAKEND WINTER MOUNTAINEER, BUT THAT JUST ISN'T ME ANYMORE.