I use my Altra 65 for extended backpacking trips on the AT. At the moment the longest trip I have taken it on was 4 days and 80 miles. Although this makes me by no means an ex…
- Frank, 06/16/10

I sold my Naos 55 to a friend in order to get this bag. I was hesitant at first but now realize it was the best decision I have made in terms of gear. The suspension is like t…
- Jonathan, 06/17/10
MA

Went to the local outfitters to try it on but ordered it for $70 less here at moosejaw. Thats alot of extra gear! Love the fact I can swap out my 3L bladder from my Raptor. So…
- Michael, 06/10/11

Best pack I've ever owned! I'm 6'1 and 235 and do most of my treks in the desert Southwest. This pack has plenty of room for all the water, tent and snivel gear you might wa…
- Steven, 04/01/11
Tucson, Arizona

Comfortable pack! Used for a 50 m hike with 45 lbs. I’m 5'2/125 lbs. Put 3L bladder in side compartment. Fit perfectly. Easy access for quick refills! Love external access…
- Lisa, 10/14/11

Ok, so this pack is a little on the heavy side, but it is awesome for backpacking trips. I have the 60L pack and it works great for 2-3 day trips. I could probably pack it be…
- HEATHER, 01/24/12
NEW YORK

I had a difficult time finding a pack that fit me because I am so small (5"2, 105 lbs.). This is a large pack but cinches down nicely. I love that the belt is form fitting, th…
- NICOLE, 04/06/10
EAST LANSING

If you aren't an hourglass shape & think the Aether would work, go with the Ariel. It fits us like a glove. I am top heavy with not much for hips, but the women's belt is a fa…
- Tanya, 09/12/10
Cowsbell, Montucky

What can I say, I love this backpack. It's super comfortable, the hip belt has a disc that pivots to help balance the load which really works out great. It holds a lot of gear…
- Judy, 12/14/10
Cleveland

I bought this back before heading off on a 3 month road trip through the western USA, with a bunch of multi-day hikes planned. The pivoting waist belt works like a charm (but…
- Kamila, 03/11/12

This pack is great for a quick weekend or week long trip (as long as you're a minimalist packer). I bought it for holding my camera with one lens, snacks and a change of cloth…
- Max, 03/21/11
Birmingham, AL

I ordered up the Z35 pack last week and had it out for the first time today. Less than ideal conditions w/thunderstorms and temps in the 30's. I put 12.5mi on the pack today a…
- Anthony, 03/26/11
Arkansas--You know..the state next to Oklahoma.

I currently have a Talon 22, which I love, but I wanted something a little bigger. I also wanted a pack with a large enough front pocket, so I could access my SLR a lot easier…
- Matthew, 04/26/10
Arkansas

I use it for biking and hiking. Fits really well. Its like you have nothing on your back. When I commute with it, there is enough room to put my clothes, computer and lunch in…
- Bernard, 01/04/12
Quebec city

This bag fits it all. I've used it comfortably for everything from weekend trips to a two week trip. I took it to Hawaii as my only bag and even managed to carry it on. I thin…
- Roosevelt, 08/01/11

What I love about this pack is that for a 65, it cinches down beautifully. But wait. There's more! The suspension system is awesome and it fits like a glove. I feel like I'm s…
- Stephen, 05/02/11
Nashville, TN

Great bag for a week-plus trip. Lots of pockets and there locations are very practical. Very comfortable and you can make it fit like a glove. I've only used it three times…
- MIKE, 02/23/12
royal oak,mi

This pack has TONS of room! It has everything I need! This pack has an external zippered pocket that holds much more than it looks like. The three entry points are a GREAT plu…
- Jennifer, 05/04/09
Marietta, GA

I purchased this pack last year and went to the Lansing, MI store to do so in person (always best to try a pack on). The peeps working were extremely helpful! Although thi…
- LANS, 02/17/09
GRAND RAPIDS

This pack has been amazing in so many ways. It fits perfectly but i would recommend trying on a pack before buying it online. There are many organizational features that are i…
- lindsay, 11/22/10

I purchased this pack along with the Men's version a few years ago and my wife really likes it. It fits her well and has the moldable hip belt that we have yet to get molded…
- Todd, 10/11/11
Cincinnati

For the price i have nothing bad to say. It light and tuff.…
- Gregory, 12/28/11
montgomery wv

Tons of room for everything you need/want. The super comfortable belt and back support make carrying this pack a breeze. Even if you only want to bring enough stuff to half fi…
- Tyson, 01/25/11
Saskatoon

Pros * Love the water bladder features (nice and close to your back and can be taken out to be used on it own on your back) * Love the airscape back panel * Love the…
- Karl, 04/13/10
Melbourne, Australia

I really like this pack in so many ways. Comfort is #1. fits me like a glove. It has extra little pockets all over the place and in accessible places. My knife, light, camera…
- Matt, 10/30/11
Lake Geneva

This is a great bag for those day trips where you're bringing an unusual amount of gear (say rock climbing or being a pack mule for the family). This bag has a lot of great f…
- CLIFF, 12/04/10
Chantilly, VA

I eyed this bag up for 2 years before I finally bought it. Every review is absolutely glowing, however... 1. The top pouch is extremely impractical. It has a ton of room in…
- sean, 10/16/11

This pack is great! It looks smaller than it is. It's small enough I can wear it to classes as a laptop bag, but when you extend the straps and set it up to pack, you can put…
- Nathan, 09/23/11
Searcy, Arkansas

I am slightly jealous - this is my boyfriends pack - after trying on packs - he knew he loved this one - we have yet to take it into the field - but have loaded it down and wa…
- Melinda, 04/12/10

This pack is great. It's lightweight compared to similar-volume packs, and especially for the price. The straps tighten the bag well, so if you're carrying less than 65 lite…
- Matthew S, 05/20/11

I have the '06 version and it has lasted me backpacking through Europe, SEA, Oz/NZ (soon SA) with no problems. My biggest complaint was the more difficult access (top & a tigh…
- Rachaelf, 08/16/09
OH, USA

I bought this backpack for my wife before we did a trekking trip in Argentina last year. I wish she loved me as much as this backpack. It is strong, stylish, and accessible, a…
- Patrick, 04/23/11
Bloomington

I tried a lot of packs before taking this one out. It packs up quick and holds a ton for the size while keeping everything accessible and organized. I liked the suspension eve…
- Brandon, 05/09/12
Grand Rapids, MI

I had the chance to try this pack out on a couple of recent hikes and as with most Gregory packs, it's a winner. The medium is a 58 L pack. I really like the roll-top style se…
- Scott, 04/20/12
Wilderness

It doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but if you wanted those things you'd have to pay more. This pack gets the job done and I thinks it's a great value for the money.…
- Jessica, 05/19/12
United States

Exceptional features. Love the green color! Problem: sizing. By the Gregory charts I’m a Small (17.5” from C7 to my iliac crest), but the waist strap hits me at mid-belly…
- Allison, 06/09/10