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Gregory Whitney 95 Pack

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With all-angle access, loads of organization and increased capacity, the Gregory Whitney pack is built for those who wander.

Response Custom Fit Suspension™ system pivots to adjust hipbelt to your hip angle; system also pivots to mirror your body as it moves
Quick-Adjust hipbelt adjusts to five different hipbelt angles with a simple pull of a quick release tab
HDPE framesheet with twin 7075-T6 aluminum stays and an anti-barreling cross-stay prevents barreling under heavy loads
3-D precurved hipbelt and harness use dual-density foams laminated to the surface fabric, resulting in cushioning without pinching or binding
Ventilated dual-density molded foam backpanel moves moisture off the back
Design offers four ways to get at your gear in the main compartment via top-loading, front panel, side and bottom accesses
Side compression straps secure both large and small loads for optimal stability
Hydration-compatible design features a reservoir sleeve and drink-tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately)
Features dual hipbelt pockets, side stretch pocket, hide-away water bottle pocket and stash pocket
Large front zip pocket keeps bulky gear easily accessible
Removable top lid pocket converts to a lumbar pack and lets you keep compass, maps, small essentials and raingear close at hand
Rubberlike thermoplastic elastomer covers the bottom of the pack, providing long-lasting wear and waterproof protection from the elements
Features 210-denier ripstop nylon and nylon twill for strength, durability and lightness

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Gregory Whitney 95 Pack Customer Reviews

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Gregory Whitney 95 Pack

3.4

(based on 26 reviews)

65%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (22)
Large capacity (20)
Easy to load (19)
Good padding (18)
Highly adjustable (17)

Cons

Heavy (7)
Weak seams (6)
Delicate (5)

Best Uses

Extended trips (20)
Heavy loads (18)
Wet weather (7)
Light loads (3)
Travel (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (17), Casual/ recreational (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (14), Survivalist / minimalist (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)

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Aug

2008

(21 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not typical Gregory quality

By Turin

from Denver, CO

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Pros

Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Delicate
Weak Seams

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about Gregory Whitney 95 Pack:

I just returned from a 40 day backpacking/mountaineering trip and this pack DID NOT live up to the Gregory name. Within the first 10 days, I was sewing this pack back together. On the trip as a whole, three Whitney's went out, and they were all returned to REI. Two of them had stitches in them fixing blowouts. The third pack had its hip belt completely break away from the pack, leaving someone carrying a 85 pound pack all on his shoulders. In short, buy the older versions of the Whitney. The new one is far from durable and did not make it even ten days before blowing out. Out of three packs, all three failed and were returned.

Mar

2008

(20 of 26 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Pack

By Texas Heat

from Houston, Texas

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Pros

Comfortable
Tough

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about Gregory Whitney 95 Pack:

I hadn't been hiking in years when I agreed to a trip to Big Bend. I went into REI expecting to buy an external frame pack but was amazed at how far technology has come since the days when I lugged half my weight around in old ALICE packs.

The Gregory packs were by far the most comfortable in the store. In the field carrying 3 days worth of water among all the other camping gear, I was quite pleased at how well this large pack could carry 50+ pound loads. The suspension was fully adjustable, allowing me to easily configure the loading between my hips and shoulders. I was able to adjust the pack so that 100% of the weight was comfortably carried on my hips while the shoulder straps provided ample stability. Try that with an ALICE pack.

This is a great pack and I highly recommend it however since Gregory designers obviously read these reviews I feel that I must point out a few minor shortcomings.

The first is that there are no Velcro loops on the shoulder straps to help hold a hydration hose in place. I know you can buy Velcro straps and hydration hose clips but this should be included on a pack in this price range.

The second shortcoming is that there were no D rings on the shoulder straps. Carrying a heavy load on your back forces you to lean forward to keep your c.g. over your feet and the ability to hang some gear off your chest helps in maintaining an upright posture although the excellent suspension system makes this only a minor complaint.

And finally my personal rant: I wish the marketing guys would quit trying to force the designers into trying to make the top lids into day packs. Yes it's functional but I'm not convinced that the complexity required to remove the waist pads and relocate them on the top lid is worth the limited utility a lumbar pack provides. This is a 95 liter expedition class pack after all, and if I wanted to camp in the same place every night or cover the same ground over and over I would go car camping.

Aug

2008

(12 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Breaks very easily

By Masterhat

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good Padding
Large Capacity

Cons

Breaks Easily
Weak Seams

Best Uses

Comments about Gregory Whitney 95 Pack:

I took this backpack on a two week backpacking trip. On the fourth day, I discovered that the plastic inside the hipstrap had broken. For the rest of the trip, I carried fifty pounds on my shoulders. One of the zipper pulls also came off a few days later and the seam on the left water bottle holder broke. My friend's backpack (also the Gregory Whitney 95) broke in the exact same places.

Mar

2008

(9 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Can't go wrong with this one

By Grupp

from Laguna Beach, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
organized
Practical
Tough

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backpacking
Mountaineering

Comments about Gregory Whitney 95 Pack:

This is a do it all pack of you want to spend more than just a few days out in the back country. With large capacity, multiple pockets(that are an organization freaks DREAM), and 5 access points to the main compartment it has it all. I have taken it on one 5 day, 35 mile hike with 45 lbs and it was underpacked. I wished i had taken more weight. I swear by Gregory and they continue to impress me. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PACK. (very water resistant too)

Apr

2009

(7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Don't waste your money

By MattS

from Carrboro, NC

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Large Capacity

Cons

Faulty Hip Belt Design
Poor Quality
Weak Seams
Zippers Break

Best Uses

Light Loads

Comments about Gregory Whitney 95 Pack:

This bag is not worth your money. Within 2 weeks of a 7 week trip my hip belt had cracked. By the end of the trip every single Gregory pack (4 Whitney's and 8 Diva's) had a broken hip belt. Granted we were carrying 10 days worth of food at time, other brands of bags on the trip held up fine.

This bag might be worth it if you are carrying less than 40 lbs and only going on weekend trips. I would not recommend it for heavy loads or extended trips.

Apr

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Despite great design, breaks easily

By Tboy32

from Chicago

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Large Capacity

Cons

Delicate
Faulty hip straps
Weak Seams

Best Uses

Extended Hikes

Comments about Gregory Whitney 95 Pack:

As with many of the reviewers, I had a relatively positive experience with the Whitney 95. I used it on an 80 day backpacking and mountaineering expedition. It was comfortable, easy to pack and had plenty of room for our 10 day ration periods. However, very soon in to the trip (4-6 days), the plastic molding holding the form-fit hip belt began to crack. Eventually, after several more days of hiking, the plastic on both sides severed entirely. Luckily the hip belt held and was manageable, albeit uncomfortable. It was very disappointing to see an otherwise perfect pack deteriorate at such a pivotal point. I have exchanged it and hope that it was a manufacturing defect and my new one holds up a little better.

Jun

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

No more hip belt issues

By andrewcrow

from San Francisco

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Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Gregory Whitney 95 Pack:

Just a quick note. I was worried about the complaints of broken hip belts.[...] Gregory has addressed the weak hip belt issue. It's no longer a problem.

Aug

2008

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Worth the money

By backpacker jd

from Sacramento, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Wet Weather

Comments about Gregory Whitney 95 Pack:

Your going to love this pack. I just finished a 65 mile backpacking trip with this pack and it performed well. The waterproof zippers are awesome and the weight distribution is amazing. I was around 65 to 70 pounds and this pack really carried the weight well. I used the Gregory pack sack for rain and this kept everything dry as a bone inside. The waist suspension system is genius and very easy to adjust to comfort. My shoulders never hurt and hips feel great after 14 miles a day. I am worried about all of the breakage issues so many people are having but I am told Gregory really stands behind his product. I have a friend who returned his pack due to a broken zipper and Gregory sent him a brand new pack. With that kind of service policy and the amazing design I am going to keep my pack...Thanks Gregory for another job well done!

Aug

2008

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great!!!

By 99999999999

from Philmont, New Mexico

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about Gregory Whitney 95 Pack:

I loved this pack. I took it on a 12 day backpacking trip and it worked great. I had no problems. I learned how to adjust it and work the straps and it was perfect. I had plenty of room and it was easily adjustable while hiking. The only real problem i had with it was that one of the zippers broke off, but it didn't really mess up anything at all. This pack is great for long hikes and i like the look of it too. I recommend this pack to anyone who is serious about backpacking, and anyone that goes on long hikes.

Mar

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good pack (with some gripes)

By Jarpup

from Ann Arbor, MI

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Suspension

Cons

Delicate
Heavy

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about Gregory Whitney 95 Pack:

I've used this pack on multiple, 3-week wilderness expeditions in the Northwest and several multi-day climbs in the lower 48. I've generally been satisfied with the Whitney, but have a few gripes as well.

As far as positive notes: The Whitney is very comfortable even under heavy (85+ pound) loads; it is highly adjustable so loads are more manageable, even on rough terrain. I had no problems with blows outs others mention, even when stuffing it to the gills with gear, including Pelican boxes, cooking gear, etc. I was careful, however, to "baby" the zippers for fear of a blowout. Hip and shoulder padding is great on the Whitney. The rubber-coated bottom is great for tough conditions, too.

Cons: The pack is fairly heavy, but I hoped this would translate into durability on volcanic rock and when wrestling through heavy foliage.
Another issue: the zippers have held up well so far, but I attribute some of that to the neurotic care I take when using them. They seem pretty marginal for the loads people will reasonably expect to cram into this kind of pack.
I'm also disappointed by the shortage of attachment points on the outside of the pack. For some of my longer unsupported trips, I ended up attaching extra gear to the compression straps on the sides and back; not only did I look like a gypsy but things tended to bounce around a lot. The straps at the bottom of the pack are also not long enough for thick bed rolls (pad, ground sheet, bivy bag).
My biggest issue is the sleeping bag compartment. On winter expeditions, it was virtually impossible to fit a winter (-10) bag in it. I feel confident that had I forced the issue, I would have blown out the zipper eventually. It just is not big enough for a winter bag.
Overall: I like this pack and think it is money well spent. But if you are doing long trips (especially in winter) this may no be enough pack for you.