User Review: Gregory Lassen

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

Reviewed August 5, 1999 by Lance Luksik

Rating:
Design: internal
Size: 4500
Number of Pockets: 2
Max. Load Carried: 45 lbs
Height of Owner: 6' 2''
Price Paid: $300

Absolutely fantastic fit, especially considering that I am 6' 2'' and weigh 240 lbs. Took me a while to get the right combination of frame size, hip belt size, and shoulder harness size, but if you follow the steps in the booklet it comes with, you will do fine. I ended up with a medium size frame for a 18 1/2 in torso with large hipbelt and large shoulder straps. It took a while to convince the salesman that this was the way to do it, but he finally relented and I ended up with the best fitting pack I've ever owned. Had North Face before that and found the shoulder harness very uncomfortable. The Gregory shoulder cant system is the best fit I've found for my very wide shoulders. The top/panel access design is very backpacker friendly. If you're looking for a comfortable pack, this is the one.