Gregory Torre 33

This pack does it all...almost. To say this pack is bad or anything negative points out one's inability to see the benefits.

The easy-accessing main compartment is, well, easy. The zipper flows nicely but has a way of getting stuck when going beyond the top area. The only main flaw would be the compression strap-to-zipper placement. The strap is in the path of the zipper so when you try to take advantage of the huge, easily accessible main compartment you have to undo the strap (takes maybe 1 sec).

On the plus side the large number of straps has allowed me to keep the sharp pointed tools outside the pack, securely fastened. The compression straps keep the pack from becoming a weighted at the bottom when I might not be filling up the entire pack.

All in all this pack covers a wide range of activities (mine include ice and rock climbing, multi-day hikes and the occasional overhead companion bag).

Gregory makes some of the best packs on the market and I have never seen anything less then great from them!

The more I have thought about the design of the Torre 33 the more ridiculous I consider it.  There is an believable amount of compression straps for a pack this size.

The diagonal straps with the lone friction buckle will not keep the straps locked in place. The roll over top which is an advantageous concept, first used by Arc'Teryx  is made inconvenient with the tread through buckles, strapping must be fully extended for access. Side Release Buckles should have been used.

I wouldn't refer to the Torre 33 as a piece of junk, however the design person obviously has not developed sufficient knowledge about pack construction to develop and produce a satisfactory product.

The waste of money in materials is incredible with this Torre 33. There is almost enough excess strapping that could be used to build another complete pack. Strapping will be flapping all over as you hike, unless it is tied in knots. A problem easily solved with Tri-Glide Buckles and proper length straps.

Gregory Customer Service won't do any modifications or even make an effort to supply or sell me the matching buckles so I can make the modifications myself.

Disappointed in Gregory! The company holds a reputation that it does not deserve.