User Review: Gregory Shasta

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

Reviewed October 5, 1998 by Gurutejas Rao

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: internal frame
Size: 5000
Number of Pockets: main compartment w/ top pocket
Max. Load Carried: 35-40 lbs
Height of Owner: 5' 10"
Price Paid: $250 + tax

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. The autocant pivot where the shoulder harness meets the frame allows for a great range of adjustment in that area. When loaded down, I was able to achieve complete tranfser of the weight to my hips and was able to stand up STRAIGHT. The packcloth is ripstop nylon. The pack has enough volume for several days on trail. Make sure you load the shasta or any internal pack carefully for the best carry. One cautionary note: try on as many combinations of frame sizes and hipbelt/harness sizes before you settle for anything. Do not go by the measurement alone. I was measured to be a candidate for a medium to large pack but ended up buying the small frame with a medium harness/hipbelt. This fit me the best. All in all a very clean and efficient pack. I recommend it!!!

Cheers!!

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