Gregory Palisade

Gregory Palisade

Average Rating: rated 4.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 23 Trailspace users

Description

The Palisade is an internal frame backpack made by Gregory. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 23 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The Gregory Palisade 80 features the new Response CFS™ (Custom Fit Suspension), generous front pocket, and hideaway water bottle pocket. Everything you would expect from a hardcore load hauler, with a fresh new look. Guaranteed to last as long as the memories you make with it. Palisade 80 Features: 3D precurved harness and waistbelt Quick-adjust five point waistbelt angle adjustment Auto-cant harness technology Crossover compression Top, front, side and bottom access Front pocket and twin side pockets with stash pouch Top pocket converts to a fanny pack Hideaway water bottle holder and stash pocket Dual waistbelt pockets Dual hydration ports and sleeve Water-resistant zippers Waterproof, wear-resistant bottom panel Materials: Fabric: 210d HT double diamond ripstop/Broken twill nylon Specifications: Volume: S: 77 L / 4699 cu/in M: 82 L / 4973 cu/in L: 88 L / 5370 cu/inWeight: S: 5 lbs. 15 oz/2.69 kg M: 6 lbs. 3 oz/ 2.81 kg L: 6 lbs. 10 oz/ 2.89 kgTorso Length: S: 16-18 in M: 18-20 in L: 20-22 in"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Gregory Palisade 80 Pack (Fall 2009) A classic trail favorite: The redesigned Palisade 80 Pack by Gregory provides all of the features you would expect from a hardcore load hauler, with a fresh new look. Features include the new Response CFS (Custom Fit Suspension), generous front pocket, and hideaway water bottle pocket. Guaranteed to last as long as the memories you make with it.Features: Top, front, and zip-thru bottom access Front pocket and twin side pockets with stash pouch Top pocket converts to a fanny pack Hideaway water bottle holder and stash pocket Dual waistbelt pockets Hydration sleeve and port TPE bottom"

From Tahoe Mountain Sports:
"The Gregory Palisade 80 is a big pack that will disperse your load and carry it comfortably | Minimal bells and whistles on the outside, but great storage and organization options on the inside including the stow away water bottle pocket and Custom Fit Suspension system | 3D precurved harness and waistbelt along with the Quick-adjust five point waistbelt angle adjustment | Top, front, side and bottom access. Front pocket and twin side pockets with stash pouch | Ready to bag a peak or take a short detour to that crystal clear lake for a swim, no problem with the the top pocket conversion to a fanny pack | Additional pockets and organization choices include: Hideaway water bottle holder and stash pocket, Dual waistbelt pockets, Dual hydration ports and sleeve, Water-resistant zippers, Waterproof, and wear-resistant bottom panel"

From RockCreek:
"The Palisade 80 Backpack by Gregory is a favorite for all types of backpacking and is redesigned this year with tons of new features. Constructed with the CFS response suspension (Custom Fit Suspension) that provides the hiker with an independent camming waistbelt system that automatically registers hip angle, while a customizable pivot control system that mirrors your body's movements, and evenly distributes weight, increasing both load support and comfort.The Palisade also has four different points of access into the pack: top, front, side and bottom. Dual hydration ports and sleeve allow you to get your water any way you choose and is equipped with a super durable, waterproof, wear resistant bottom panel."

User Reviews

rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Palisade (80)
Reviewed by Clay Blake, Jan 07, 2009

"By far the greatest pack ever!!!! I have loaded this pack with its maximum weight capacity and walked about 20 miles, the frame makes is feel as if nothing is on my back.

The strength of this backpack is AMAZING it holds my sleeping bag, my 3. 5 REI sleeping pad, my clothes, my bibs, my Big Agnes single man tent, my hydration system, my Cocoon sleeping bag liner, and many many more."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Palisade
Reviewed by volodya, Jul 09, 2008

"I was taken back by the price, but two salespeople urged me to avoid the Kelty packs and move up to this. I am 55 and have used about every kind of pack. I was partial to my REI pack but the Palisade 80 looked better. Oh the bill was high.

So I took it out on a five mile practice hike with 35 lbs to see how it would do."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Palisade
Reviewed by jigga5, Feb 17, 2008

"The best pack ever. The strength and durability to weight ratio is outstanding. Extremely durable, large buckles, amazing comfort with full independently flexing suspension system, and yet it only weighs about 6 lbs, not "7 or 8" as another reviewer had guessed."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Palisade
Reviewed by Rob Dziak, Aug 21, 2007

"Yug! This here sucker is a real workhorse you see. I load it with a week's worth of gear and it seems to not have a problem. The bottom is tougher that a pelican in a salt mine and it has room to hold anything you'll need.

My only gripe would be the top pocket, although it does convert to a small waistpack, there's not so much room in it."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Palisade
Reviewed by Earl F. Armstrong Jr., May 07, 2007

"Overall, this is a great pack. The buckles are beefy and the compartments are large w/ lots of room. Reason for four stars is that it is a bit heavy. I believe it weighs around 7 or 8 pounds empty. Also, there are a lot of straps. . . Don't get me wrong, I like this pack, but I feel you should get the full story."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Palisade
Reviewed by Trey, Feb 22, 2007

"By far the best pack I have used. Independently pivoting shoulder and hip straps allow range of motion I would never have dreamed of from a pack this size. Jump, twist, run, do what you do and the pack stays there and remains comfy. The exo-frame tech."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Palisade
Reviewed by bauhaus, Dec 29, 2006

"I bought this pack off someone who traveled to the Himalayas with it. So it had seen some good use before I bought it. I love this pack, I love and trust it so much I bought the same one for my girlfriend."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Palisade
Reviewed by Todd, Jul 05, 2006

"I love this pack and have owned two. I bought my first in 1996 and just recently bought my second and have used it on one four-day trip. Most of my trips are four days or less but I tend to carry a lot of camera gear (MF camera, 3-4 lenses, film, etc) which weighs between 10 and 12 pounds."

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rated 3 of 5 stars Men's Palisade
Reviewed by Melissa, Mar 11, 2006

"The reviews for this product astound me. It's a really good pack if you need to set up base camp somewhere, or haul mountaineering equipment, or otherwise carry way too much stuff, but for temps 15 F and above, this pack is never neccessary unless you're carrying stuff for a backpacking excursion with a child or three."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Palisade
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Nov 21, 2004

"Unfortunately I haven't gone all out with this pack yet. I have gone on a two week trip through Big Bear. I packed extremely heavy on purpose to test Gregory's shop talk. . . WOW!!!!!!!! I packed 100lbs, carried 100lbs no problem whatsoever. I packed a month's worth of equipment and supplies."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Palisade
Reviewed by Megan, May 08, 2004

"I used this pack for 4 months in Europe while camping in 14 countries, from July to the end of December. Great pack. I BPed alone and it carried everything I needed, from tent, sleeping bag, clothes, to any extra gear and it fit ALL inside without using external straps when necessary."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Palisade
Reviewed by Chris, Apr 28, 2004

"I absolutely love this pack. I purchased it in '99 and broke it in backpacking up and down Ireland's West coast a month later. Quality is wonderful and it had enough room for everything I took with me. What I couldn't/didn't want to fit inside I attached to the daisy chains and off I went."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Palisade (2001)
Reviewed by Bladerunner, Jun 06, 2002

"Traded in an '01 Shasta that I had used on the Georgia section of the AT for 8 days (great pack, just too big for my needs) for the '01 Palisade. Superb pack, just the right number of features for organization and quantity of gear. Pack performed excellent for 5 days in the Olympics on its first run."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Palisade
Reviewed by Jeff Kolb, Apr 13, 2001

"While it isn't quite an expedition pack, I've found the Palisade to be just about perfect for everything from the Selkirks to Colorado's 14's to a 2 day outing in Appalachia (it also makes great luggage!). Versatility is one of this packs greatest strengths."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Palisade (1998)
Reviewed by Nicolai Michel, Dec 19, 1999

"Simply a fabulous pack. Four sizes of pack, shoulder harness and hip belt guarantee a customized fit. Excellent quality, very comfortable. The top lid pocket converts to a waist pack for light day trips from base camp. The spidrift collar is long enough so that the pack could be used for an unexpected bivy."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Palisade (1996)
Reviewed by Driggle@hotmail.com, Nov 26, 1999

"i've had my gregory for three and a half years now and it has performed extremely well for me. the construction and materials are unbeatatable.

for me, the hip belt took some getting used to. it is by far the least plush belt that i've ever worn (not including the classic army A."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Palisade
Reviewed by Rusty, Nov 06, 1999

"I have found this to be a very good pack when used with loads weighing between 35 and 60 pounds. At higher weights, 65-75 lbs, its frame and hipbelt are not stiff enough and do not properly distribute the load. The hipbelt and suspension are great and easily adjustable."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Palisade
Reviewed by Casey Lindstrom, Jul 16, 1999

"Love it. Although not cheap, a great value because it behaves and fits like packs costing alot more. Spend enough time getting the right belt, harness and cant fits (a good store/salesperson helps). The belt is a little on the stiff/hard side but provides great load support."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Palisade
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Apr 16, 1999

"This is a great pack. I took it to Philmont, New Mexico, and it was superbe. This pack didn't give me any trouble for the ten days i was out there. I never had a sore shoulder, or waist, and was always comfy with the pack on. It didn't even give me trouble when I climbed up 1000 ft in under a mile."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Palisade (1998)
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Oct 06, 1998

"This pack is incredible. I took it to Philmont, NM, in late June/early July and it performed like a champ. Prior to buying this pack, I had carried a Jansport D-4 (external) on a couple of training hikes, with no more than 35-40 pounds each time."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Palisade (1998)
Reviewed by Scott Morrison, Aug 13, 1998

"This is an awesome pack! I used it for 35 days in VA and not one seam split or one zipper got stuck. Everthing about this pack rocks!!!!

It has a huge spindrift collar that could be used for an unexpected bivy on the mountains. A huge single pocket on the back."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Palisade
Reviewed by Deano, Aug 12, 1998

"did 4 days in smokies and just completed 9 days in yellowstone/galletin mts. . . . lot of ups.

great pack. . . carries everything i needed. . . i don't know what people put in those huge packs. . . i added a mesh outside pocket for wet sandals (lot of fording)."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Palisade (1996)
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Apr 22, 1997

"Very nice pack, the hip belt and shoulder hanrness are all contoured. This is the most comfortable pack I have used."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Palisade at 11 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

CampSaver.com
Gregory Palisade 80 Backpack 4973 cu in$255.16Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Palisade 80 Backpack$254.95Buy Now

Campmor
2 purchase options:
Palisade 80 Internal Frame Pack$269.97Buy Now
Palisade 80 Internal Frame Pack$329.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
2 purchase options:
Palisade 80 Backpack - 4699-5370cu in$255.16Buy Now
Palisade 80 Backpack - 4699-5370cu in$278.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Palisade 80 Backpacking Backpack$328.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
Palisade 80 Pack$329.00Buy Now

REI
Palisade 80 Pack$259.93Buy Now

Tahoe Mountain Sports
Palisade 80 Backpack$246.71Buy Now

RockCreek
Palisade 80 Backpack$328.95Buy Now

Gear for Adventure
Palisade 80 Lost Coast Red Backpack$318.95Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Palisade 80 Pack$329.00Buy Now

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