User Review: Gregory Whitney

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

Reviewed August 10, 2007 by Alex Davis

Rating:
Design: Multiple entry internal
Size: Large
Number of Pockets: Many
Max. Load Carried: 60 lbs
Height of Owner: 6'
Price Paid: $300

Great Pack, although there are a few things I wish they would have done differently.

Positives
-Lots of pockets and zippers, you can get to just about anything in your pack without having to dig
-Comfortable, I've worn it all day with 60 lbs without a problem, straps are easily accessible to shift weight around in the pack. Harness and belt are adjustable to fit your frame
-Durable, can withstand heavy loads and extreme stuffing amounts without a problem
- Has the optional expansion at top for even larger loads
-Removable top can be used as a fanny pack

Negatives
-Side pockets are somewhat useless. They are more of an access point than a pocket, as they are not separate construction from the main pack. You also have to unbuckle compression straps to get to them

-Not so much a negative, but a personal preference. The mesh pocket on the lower left hand side I wish had a zipper instead of an elastic closure. I like to carry any wet gear outside of my pack in a mesh bag and would not have needed to purchase one if this had a zipper. The mesh compartment would probably work fine, but since I lose things quite often that aren't attached to me or secured with a zipper I won't carry anything in this pouch.