Gregory Gravity

Review Date
February 28, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Amy (Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker , from Denver,CO

Price Paid:  $190.00 at Grand West Outfitter

Summary:
For all you smaller people out there, I highly recommend Gregory. As others have said, the suspension on this pack rocks. I especially like the adjustable cant feature. Bought this pack for winter hikes and snowshoeing but it's become my favorite all-around pack from hut trips to traveling in Europe. The compression straps are a bit long, but I've trimmed the offenders and added 3-bar loops to contain those I can't bring myself to cut. I agree with the comments that the mesh water bottle pockets are hard to access. Best feature is the fit--I'm 5'3" with narrow shoulders and this is one of the few packs that is comfortable.

Customer Service:
Never used, but store clerk was knowledgable about product fit.

Similar Products Used:
Osprey, North Face, Eagle Creek, Lowe Alpine

Review Date
July 28, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Doug Artman(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Nevada

Price Paid:  $156.00 at Northern mountain su

Summary:
Great pack. Packed for a technical climb on Mt. Rainier and it performed well. Suspension is excellent and carried well on technical ground. The mesh pockets are a bit tough to fit a water bottle back into when on your back but with a little practise I managed. My biggest complaint is that the top lid hold down straps are poorly located and need to move out from under the mesh pockets toward the front of the pack more. They always seemed to be under my side load when I tried to snap them to the lid. Its a real issue as it really wastes what is sometimes valuable time digging them back out.

Review Date
February 15, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: indy71(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Burlington, VT, USA

Price Paid:  $189.00 at Backcountry Gear

Summary:
Awesome pack! I searched for a long time to find a simple, durable, comfortable pack that would accomodate long weekend trips as well as serve as a technical day pack. The Gravity is built with practical features like gear loops, a beaver tail, and a daisy chain. The mesh pockets are best used for storing PowerBar wrappers, but they're overshadowed by how well this pack fits and carries loads anyway. I've had mine loaded up to 50lbs with no issues. That see through window under the lid is actually pretty useful too. Nice job Gregory.

Customer Service:
Never had to use.

Similar Products Used:
Dana Terraplane
North Face
Jansport

Review Date
May 4, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: steve peralta(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Huntington Beach, CA, USA

Price Paid:  $190.00 at REI

Summary:
This pack freaking rocks! I use it for all my 3 - 4 day trips to carry loads of 20 - 25 pounds. I am 6'2" tall and weigh 185 lbs. with a 19.5" torso. This pack clings to my back like it was glued on. Nothing shifts: this pack is one with my body. My one complaint is the way the compression strap goes over the mesh pocket. It functions fine, but is a little unwieldy. But then I'm nitpicking, aren't I? Bottom line: its pricy, but worth every penny.

Similar Products Used:
None

Review Date
April 5, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: John B. Richardson(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Salt Lake City, Utah

Price Paid:  $195.00 at REI

Summary:
I agree with the above reviews. It's a versatile and durable pack for medium trips. However, I wouldn't recommend it for trips longer than 4 days.

Similar Products Used:
None