Gregory Shasta
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Reviewed by 21 Trailspace users
Description
The Shasta is an internal frame backpack made by Gregory. It has an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5), based on 21 user reviews.
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From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Gregory Shasta Pack (Fall 2007) For the experienced backpacker, the Shasta Pack by Gregory is an exceptional value. We've stripped it to its essential elements so you can go long and deep without the burden of additional pack weight-or the cost of more featured models. Access through the top and a zippered sleeping bag compartment. Volume Extra Small: 4450 cubic inches / 74 liters Small: 4650 cubic inches / 77 liters Medium: 4950 cubic inches / 83 liters Large: 5500 cubic inches / 91 liters Weight Extra Small: 5 lbs. 10 oz. / 2.5 kg Small: 5 lbs. 13 oz. / 2.6 kg Medium: 6 lbs. 3 oz. / 2.8 kg Large: 6 lbs. 5 oz. / 2.9 kg Suspension Auto-Cant harness Adjust-A-Cant waistbelt Flo-Form II waistbelt padding Flo-Form II shoulder harness Chimney ventilation channel Floating partial framesheet Twin 7001- T6 stays Pack Top access Top pocket converts to a fanny pack 210d 'double box' HT nylon body Shelter-Rite bottom Canted water bottle holder Side mesh pocket Hydration sleeve and port"
From Ramsey Outdoor:
"For the traditionalist, "All i want is a tube with a suspension!" Stripped down to the essentials with a price to match. Auto-Cant? harness Adjust-A..."
From Backcountry.com:
"The Gregory Shasta Backpack is a lightweight pack with big capacity and clean, versatile lines. Like all Gregory packs, the Shasta's fit and comfort are really the secret to its popularity. An adjustable waistbelt and rotating shoulder harness move to accommodate the angle of your hips, the slope of your shoulders, and the width of your neck. They work together with two aluminum stays and a floating framesheet to deliver the cushiest ride this side of a Cadillac. Climbers will like the dual daisy chains and ice axe loops, while skiers will appreciate the way the V-pull compression straps hold their skis. The floating top pocket means you can overstuff the pack but still close it up."
From REI:
"This light and streamlined internal-frame pack makes a great entry-level pack at an excellent price! Top-loading design features a separate sleeping bag compartment for easy access. Partial framesheet combined with two new lighter stays in a V-shape pattern provide an optimal blend of stiffness, torsional flex and head clearance. Fitting a wide range of shoulders, foam-padded, contoured shoulder straps with Auto-Cant™ system adjust automatically to varying trail conditions. Dual-density, padded Adjust-A-Cant™ waistbelt's three angle settings create a custom fit, while belt stiffener transfers pack weight to hips. Chimney-style mesh back panel increases ventilation and wicks moisture away for increased comfort on the trail. Features side mesh pocket to keep essentials close at hand, and a new canted side water-bottle pocket for easier reach. Top lid pocket converts to a waist pack for short trips away from base camp. New this year--giving the lid a better fit to the pack--top pocket features a split skirt, allowing lid to form over pack. U-shape, urethane-zipper pocket on top is water resistant, keeping pocket dry for storage of electronics such as GPS unit, two-way radio or headlamp. Hydration sleeve with an exit port holds a reservoir (sold separately) for hands-free hydration on the trail. Includes dual ice axe/tool loops, two daisy chains and lash tabs for strapping on extra gear. V-pull side compression straps and sleeping pad straps help stabilize and control the load. Made of ultralight 210-denier Arrowhead ripstop with waterproof Shelter-Rite™ nylon/vinyl reinforcement on bottom for long-wearing durability."
User Reviews
Men's Shasta
Reviewed by goyo, Jan 26, 2008
"Gggrrrr! The Gregory Shasta is a friggin' monster. I've used it under all conditions and it's done great. It's incredibly adjustable, can comfortably carry staggering amounts of weight, and fits my tall frame just right.
It's not a light pack, but I have lived out of it for months, so I guess there will always be trade-offs."
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Men's Shasta
Reviewed by Anthony, Apr 28, 2007
"I will give this pack 5 stars for the quality and price but it is way to big for just a couple of days of backpacking. The Z55 would be way better suited for 2-4 days of backpacking. However this pack carries 65# well even if it is the wrong size."
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Shasta (2002)
Reviewed by Chuck Nelson, Dec 13, 2002
"This is a top quality pack made to handle any reasonable load. It weighs 6 lbs, which isn't the lightest pack of its size out there, but that doesn't matter because it has such an amazing suspension/frame that you don't feel the weight. It has Gregory's famous rigid hip belt that moves with your natural motion, twin stays and a half length framesheet."
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Shasta (2002)
Reviewed by Jg, Aug 13, 2002
"Nice pack, fit me almost as well as the mountainsmith expanse, but the gregory was cheaper and had more reviews. Was measured by salesman to barely fit the medium, but now think the small would fit better--oh well. A couple of extra pockets would turn this into the whitney model--not worth the extra $150 in my eyes."
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Shasta (2001)
Reviewed by Bladerunner, Jun 06, 2002
"I purchased the Shasta '01 (newer lighter version) for our May 2002 Georgia AT Section hike. The pack performed admirably, never having any problems. All around great pack for the price. The only issue was that I bought a pack too large for my needs."
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Reviewed by Aaron Cassidy, Jul 20, 2001
"a nice pack -- exceptionally well-made and durable, and a reasonably comfortable carry. quite a few very nice touches, including a clever water bottle holder (with a stiffened upper rim to keep the slot open), tough rubberized bottom, and a top lid that converts to a waist pack."
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Reviewed by Sascha Bosetzky, May 22, 2001
"Before the Shasta I had a Macpac Glissade and I am very pleased by the difference. Gregory states that the Shasta is designed to carry up to 35 kg and they are right. I put 32 kg on it and the pack still felt great. I personally think, that backpacks bigger than the Shasta are meant for Schwarzeneggers and the like."
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Reviewed by Shawn A. Merritt AKA The Ridge Runner, Jan 25, 2001
"The Gregory Shasta is my second large pack. Being interested in Primitive Skills and such, I generally use a shoulder bag and not much else, but as of late, I like to go out just to enjoy nature from a spectators point of view. I first bought a Camp Trails external which served me well for five years."
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Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Feb 05, 2000
"I carried this pack for a very rough and windy hike on Mt. Hood. It performed wonderfully. The suspension kept it perfectly balanced and was easy to adjust to shift the position of the load. The only problem I had was in finding tie-down spots for gear i."
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Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Jan 24, 2000
"I almost feel guilty writing this review. Judging by the few previous reviews, everyone liked this pack except me. I spent a 2. 5 week expedition (+others) and there wasn't enough room. I bought extra side pockets and such, but the straps seemed endless and very VERY confusing."
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Reviewed by Margo, Sep 19, 1999
"It's my first serious backpack and I found it to be very comfortable on the shoulders and hips. The weight seemed effortless to carry. I took it on a 2 day drill hike and camp and could not get used to my head hitting the pack. I fiddled and adjusted and looked at the pictures and it fits me just right."
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Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Sep 12, 1999
"Nice and simple bag that got beaten around by a few animals while I was sleeping and survived. Love the shoulder and hip options and love the way it fits. 50 lbs seemed like 25 while hiking. My girlfriend has the Gregory Reality and she managed to put a good 10 days worth of gear and food while the sales person said it was good for 3-4 day jaunts."
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Reviewed by James, Jul 12, 1999
"Am quite new to carrying a large pack, but am impressed by the stability and relative comfort this pack provides with a fairly heavy load. The wattle bottle holsters are very convenient, and there are all sorts of straps for lashing stuff on the outside of the pack."
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Reviewed by Gurutejas Rao, Oct 05, 1998
"My long quest for a good size backpack culminated with my purchase of the Shasta. This is a great pack!! I tried many others including dana and osprey but the gregory simply fit the best. The stiff aluminum stays are bolted directly to the hipbelt and the adjust-a-cant system allows 3 different angular settings for the hipbelt."
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Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Aug 16, 1998
"The Shasta is a great pack. I have used many times and the load is fabulous. The straps are contoured to your shoulders and the auto-cant and adjust-a-cant make this bag very changeable. My other option was the LL Bean White Mountain and North Face Renegade. Both were bigger, but the Shasta makes up for it in comfort"
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Reviewed by LJ, Mar 24, 1998
"Very comfortable, stable pack. Awesome suspension. Built simple. An absolute workhorse. I would recommend this pack to anyone looking for a clean, well-designed, dependable pack. Not alot of frills, just the way I like it. I was able to fit everything on the inside (except water bottles and sleeping pad)."
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Reviewed by Hendrick Halim, Sep 08, 1997
"I like the pack. It fits. I used it to climb Mt. Gede in Java, Indonesia, 9800 feet. The weight really transferred to my hips. No shoulder pain, no backache, and no sore muscles. I like to wear the pack with the weight transferred to my hips and with the shoulder harness loose so that the back of the pack is not fully on back to allow enough air circulation to reduce perspiration."
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Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Sep 08, 1997
"This is in response to another earlier post on the Gregory Shasta pack. I also have a '96 Gregory Shasta and I think it is very good pack. Although the pack I purchased is size Large the salesperson had to replace the hip belt with that from a medium pack since my waist size is too small to use the original hip belt."
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Reviewed by pfarrah@..., Apr 14, 1997
"I liked this pack for the way it hugged my back, especially my lumbar region. Adjusting the straps for the most comfort took some doing, but once I learned how each adjustment changed the fit, it wasn't difficult to get it reasonably comfortable. Compression straps let you keep the load tight to your back."
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Reviewed by j.mccann@..., Nov 14, 1996
"Previously, I used a custom made external by Antelope. Over the years I've watched internals evolve, and I finally made the switch with the Shasta. I'm very happy with it. It fits well and rides very comfortably, without the sag and wobble I've seen in other packs."
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Reviewed by calas@..., Jun 16, 1996
"I love this pack! If you're looking for a no-nonsense pack with top notch construction and excellent suspension, look no further. The bag itself is a simple tube with side compression straps and separate large compartment for your bag. The only pocket is a zippered compartment in the top, but a variety of pockets can be added to the "figure eight" clips on the back."
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