User Review: Gregory Shasta

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

Reviewed January 25, 2001 by Shawn A. Merritt AKA The Ridge Runner

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Design: Internal
Size: 5000
Number of Pockets: 3
Max. Load Carried: 43lbs
Height of Owner: 5.9
Price Paid: $260

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. After being hung from a tree by the upper bar of the external, I decided it was time I got something a little more low profile. I chose the Gregory Shasta after hearing alot of good reviews.

my first impression was that of awe in the comfort of the Shasta. It fits like a finely made glove! I also liked its sleek profile for bushwacking through thinck country. I also like the fact that the compression straps allowed the attachment of my kukri or a rifle. The water bottle pocket took a little getting used to as it's a little low. I liked the Camp Trails design because it was higher up and easier to access. Aside from that, I had no other problems. the main pocket had plenty of room for gear with a little tactical packing method. the sleeping bag compartment was great!, it even holds my Mil-Spec Extreme cold weather mummy! Overall, this is a great pack. I highly recommend it!

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