User Review: Gregory Iris

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

Reviewed July 14, 2007 by Sarah Ulerick

Rating:
Design: internal frame dayback
Size: small
Number of Pockets: 6: top, back outside, side mesh & 1 mesh "holster" and 2 small mesh on hipbelt
Max. Load Carried: 18 -20 lbs
Height of Owner: 5' 3"
Price Paid: don't recall

I've had this back for a little over a year. Used it as a travel carry-on, for day-hikes and for hill walking in Scotland. As with my Gregory Reality, fits wonderfully. Well-balanced, with good compression straps for small loads. Holds wet and cold weather gear, first aid, and all necessities for walking in the Scottish highlands. Very light weight pack. I'm not crazy about the side mesh water bottle "holster". Seems insecure plus the water sloshes noisely. I don't get the point of it. I use it to tuck gloves into or not at all. I'm considering cutting it off. That's the reason for 4 instead of 5 stars.