User Review: Gregory Forester

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

Reviewed March 4, 2000 by Mike

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: Internal
Size: 4382
Max. Load Carried: 30
Height of Owner: 5'10"
Price Paid: $240

Just picked up the new Forester pack and it is a dream come true. Earlier, I got rid of a way too big Jansport Alaska, then tried a not so good quality Kelty. After researching a lot of different packs, I opted to go with Gregory for their combination of great reviews and outstanding reputation. I was close to buying a Reality, but then heard of its bigger sibling the Forester hitting the market. I decided to go with the Forester for its slightly larger capacity. All in all, it's very much like the Reality...same suspension, overall design, etc. The Forester adds a much welcome sleeping bag access compartment/zipper. The side compression straps don't get in the way of the mesh pockets as much as on the Reality. There is a neat see through window in the top lid so you can see the contents, and you can top load or panel load with this hybrid. I heard a comment somewhere that you don't carry a Gregory pack, you wear it. How true. The fit and comfort is absolutely incredible...even fully loaded! I would not hesitate to recommend this pack to anyone looking for a great long-weekend to week-long pack.

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