Gregory Forester Internal Frame Backpacks
Gregory Forester Internal Frame Backpacks
USER REVIEWS
[Aug 24, 2021]
Kiyumi22
Strength:
It is a good pack for stuff weekends to weeklong trips . It is also at an affordable price . I reccomend this pack over the shasta and palisade .. Masonry Contractor Weakness:
None so far Purchased: New
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[Oct 30, 2003]
LaraG
Backpacker
This is a really comfortable pack. I use it heavily and it's serving me well- the heavy fabric on the bottom is nice, no worries about wear and tear. It's meant for 40-50 lb, I usually carry at least 60 (until I get a bigger pack) and I'm still comfortable enough- it expands beautifully without feeling top-heavy. At 40-50 lb, I can hardly tell I'm wearing it. I usually carry a filled 2 liter Platypus plus my need-to-reach items like chapstick and headlamp in the brain. Overall, it's a great pack for minimalists on long trips, or anyone on a 3-4 day trip. Customer Service I haven't used it yet |
[Sep 02, 2003]
Ashma_24
Backpacker
An excellent pack for the 3 day hike. I found that it was very comfortable and easy to adjust. Even my friend of a similar build, 5 ft. 10 in. remarked about its comfort. Also, it is user friendly with the different access pockets. Only thing lacking is bungy mesh on the back. Customer Service I hear that Gregory has excellent customer service. I plan to keep this pack for a long time. |
[Apr 15, 2003]
Rich
Backpacker
The two things you should never skimp on are your pack and your boots. I really like the Gregory packs because of their quality and fit. I gave my old Palisades to my son and bought this one to save a little weight. Although it is a heavier than other packs I looked at, it fits so well that it carries heavy loads with more comfort and support than lighter packs. There are also more organizational features which helps, especially when you need to get into you pack without having to unpack the whole thing. I did remove the Ice Axe strap and the little plastic tube loops under the mesh pockets because I can't find a use for them. Gregory rates this pack for 45 pound loads, but I have had 50 pounds in it with no real loss of support. This is a great pack, well designed, well made and lightened up enough to make a difference but not to cause problems. A note of caution is that pack fit is a very personal thing. Make sure any pack you buy is fitted by someone who know's what their doing. If doesn't feel right, don't buy it. Customer Service Never had to deal with them. However, a friend had a problem with a hydration pack and they took care of it quickly with no hassle. Similar Products Used: Gregory Palasades, Kelty Haiku, Some REI Pack that I can't remember the name of and the Go-Lite Speed. |
[Aug 24, 2001]
Joel Horie
Backpacker
Light and well thoughtout. It's my wifes pack(medium). I tried it on a trip to Kings Peak, UT. I really enjoyed the weight savings over my Palisades(large). I'm right on the margin between a Gregory medium and large; 19 3/4" torso. I like my Palisdes, but I think the weight savings is worth the loss of a few bells and whistles. Carried 48 lbs from the trailhead to Dollar lake;no sore spots. On the day hike to the peak, I carried the Forester with just water, snacks and rain gear. Palisades bottle holder(right) is much easier to use than the mesh pockets on the Forester. Forester lid has a clear bottom. Easy to find snacks, hat etc. You can lay a topo map against the cleat plastic and it will stay relatively dry in the rain. Similar Products Used: None |
[Apr 15, 2000]
Mike
Backpacker
Let's get this started...I just picked up the new Forester pack and it is a dream come true. Earlier, I got rid of a way too big Jansport Alaska, then tried a not-so-good quality Kelty. After researching a lot of different packs, I opted to go with Gregory for their combination of great reviews and outstanding reputation. I was close to buying a Reality, but then heard of its bigger sibling the Forester hitting the market. After a short wait, my local outfitter finally received their first shipments, and I was among the first to purchase the new pack. I decided to go with the Forester for its slightly larger capacity. It gives me plenty of space for a week-long trip, and enough compression for shorter long-weekend camps. All in all, it's very much like the Reality...same suspension, overall design, etc. The Forester adds a much welcome sleeping bag access compartment/zipper. The side compression straps don't get in the way of the mesh pockets as much as on the Reality. There is a neat see-thru window in the top lid so you can see the contents, and you can top load or panel load with this hybrid. I heard a comment somewhere that you don't carry a Gregory pack, you wear it. How true. The fit and comfort is absolutely incredible...even fully loaded! I would not hesitate to recommend this pack to anyone looking for a great long-weekend to week-long pack. Check out the Blue pack...a lot nicer looking than the green ones. Similar Products Used: Jansport Alaska |
[Jun 06, 2001]
Ed Born
Backpacker
I had a Shasta. A good pack, but too heavy for my tastes. Found an Similar Products Used: Gregory Shasta |
[Apr 25, 2001]
BRIAN KIRBY
Backpacker
FITS LIKE A GLOVE Similar Products Used: None |
[Mar 18, 2001]
Richard Mallory
Backpacker
Okay, this pack is good, but definently didn't live up to the Gregory reputation. I just got back from a five day, 65 mile section hike of the AT and my shoulders are sore. I had about 40 lbs in this pack, and while it did the trick and worked fine, it wasn't the luxury ride I was expecting. I was hoping that the divider between the main pocket and the lower sleeping bag pocket would keep the weight of my clothes and gear off my food. However, my ramen got crushed :( and my spray butter got squeezed and leaked a little, the divider did not keep the weight off my grub. After that I can say that this pack otherwise did a very solid job, the load lifters rock, the hip belt is solid, the back padding rocks. My shoulders came out a bit sore and bruised, but I'm tough so it was no biggie, just a bit of a surprise coming from a brand of backpack that is so well know for its comfort. Similar Products Used: old school JanSport external |
[Mar 02, 2001]
Nancy
Backpacker
This pack fits great and is nice to carry. I have the same problem as someone has already indicted. Not enough separate compartments, it's like a giant sack. The water bottle holders are too far back and tough to get out and nearly impossible to put back in. But other than those things, it a great pack and seems very well made. Similar Products Used: Jansport |