Gregory Robson Pro

Review Date
June 1, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Mike(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $450.00 at Fin & Feather

Summary:
I bought this pack 9 years ago for a backpacking trip through Europe. Though the pricetag was hight at the time, I have to say this pack has been one of the best gear purchases i've ever made. I've been to 22 countries with this bad boy, and it has never let me down. I've hauled every type of gear you can imagine with this thing (80lbs+), and this handles it like a pro. It's comfortable, durable, and designed for movement. Not sure if you can find this pack anymore, but it's well worth a purchase.

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Gregory Denali Pro

Review Date
February 24, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: drdo(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $400.00 at REI

Summary:
Positive- Had done many say hikes with smaller packs and only wanted to make one big pack purchase so I did a lot of research when buying this pack. Very pleased. Been on many multiday trips and adjustable suspension makes comfort easy. Versatile and durable both on the mountain and on the trail.

Negative-Don't plan on looking up the mountain when climbing as a full pack will limit upwardly vision. Comfy!

Customer Service:
N/A

Similar Products Used:
Multiple North Face & REI Day packs

Review Date
March 8, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Jim Kucharek(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Arcata CA

Price Paid:  $400.00 at Northern Mountain Supply

Summary:
I've had my Robson for two years. This was an expensive pack so before I bought it I spend lots of time with lots of packs. It finally came down to two packs, the Robson Pro and the Dana Terraplane. Both are great packs but the it was the suspension system on the Robson Pro that stood out. Under a heavy load, the Gregory just felt better.

Over the past two years this pack has seen lots of trips and I have routinely carried 50-60 pound loads. I tend to be hard on equipment. This pack has held up beatifully. I love the way it feels on the trail and I can tell that this pack is going to be going strong for lots of years. I have absolutely no complaints.

Customer Service:
Late last year, while I was out of camp, some small critter took a liking to the sweat (salt) on my hip belt and chewed it about a 1/3rd of the way through. I carried the pack out and then fretted about how long it would take Gregory to repair and told myself to just accept that I would have to be without a pack for awhile.

With trepidation, I called Gregory, got a return number and shipped it off. Six days later, while I was still waiting for the estimate on the repair bill, UPS returned the pack. Gregory had repaired the hip belt, no charge.

I have never had such excellent customer service.

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Dana Designs Terraplane & Terraplane X
Jandd Barad

Review Date
February 21, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Scott Bax(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Price Paid:  $400.00 at Galyans

Summary:
I've had my Robson for three years and over that time had it on my back over 200 days. I've used it in Indonesia, Vietnam, Nepal, and throughout the Rockies. I did extensive research on backpacks before I bought one and I have to say that I don't think I could be happier. The pack fits amazingly and I've had loads over 75lbs in it for extended times. It is extremely durable, and worth every penny.

Customer Service:
Can never get them to send me a catalogue!!!

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Arc Teryx Bora 85

Review Date
February 14, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: Ronell(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Acworth, Georgia

Price Paid:  $280.00 at The Bargain Barn

Summary:
This pack is one of the most comfortable and durable packs made for carrying heavy loads! I've had up to 70lbs in it and it still was very comfortable. While carrying 45lbs I once dropped it more than 200' on a climb and did not damage the pack at all! Only my Nalgene's got damaged. For anyone looking for an excellent expedition pack this is the one!

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Gregory Wind River, Camp Trails Omega, Dana Design Arc Altitude Jet Pack