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Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack

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The Gregory Baltoro 65 pack delivers smartly targeted features and functionality and an updated suspension to help you go farther, faster and lighter in comfort.

Response™ AFS suspension features soft, pre-curved harness and hipbelt with EVA foam padding that help eliminate wrinkles and hot spots on your hips and shoulders
Independently rotating load transfer panels on the hipbelt automatically register your hip angle and articulate your body's movements
Thermomolded EVA back panel features a grippy lumbar pad that helps keep the pack positioned properly and effectively transfers load weight to your hips
Single aluminum stay helps prevent barreling and provides optimum load transfer
Baltoro 65 pack offers 3 ways to get at your gear with top-loading, front zip and bottom zippered access to the main compartment
Hydration-compatible design features a reservoir sleeve and dual drink-tube exit ports for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately)
Zippered front pocket, twin side pockets, dual hipbelt pockets and hideaway water bottle pocket with bungee offer easy access to often-used gear
Removable top lid pocket lets you keep compass, maps, small essentials or rainwear close at hand; stash pocket on the underside of the lid secures personal items
Gregory Baltoro 65 pack is made with 210-denier double diamond ripstop and 210- and 420-denier flat weave fabrics that offer strength, durability and lightness

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Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack Customer Reviews

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Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack

4.6

(based on 27 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good suspension (22)
Comfortable (21)
Good padding (19)
Highly adjustable (16)
Easy to load (15)

Cons

Heavy (11)

Best Uses

Extended trips (15)
Heavy loads (11)
Backpacking (8)
Light loads (8)
Day hikes (5)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (16), Casual adventurer (5)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (14), Survivalist / minimalist (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (26)

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Apr

2013

4.0

Great Pack. worth every cent.

By Mike the Merck Marauder

from Stratford, CT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Large capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping

Comments about Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack:

Camping in Merck Forest, Vermont. That greatest thing about this product is the comfort, the quality, and the versatility.

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Jan

2013

4.0

Extra comfort worth the extra weight

By Joe the scout

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Large capacity

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack:

I haven't got the chance to go backpacking with this yet, but I did go on a 3 mile road march with about 32 lbs of weight. It distributed the weight very well and had plenty of cushion to prevent the straps from digging in. I like all the pockets and adjustments it has. So far the only real gripe I have with it is the lid. It doesn't seem to have a way to fasten it down securely. The sleeping bag compartment is adequate, but you most likely need to have a good compression sack if you have a bulkier bag.

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Dec

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great comfortable pack

By Terrier Carrier

from San Diego, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Large capacity
Water Bottle Pouch

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backpacking
Multi-day trips

Comments about Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack:

I bought this pack for scouting trips with my son. The troop does a yearly week long high adventure trip plus multiple weekend trips to get in high altitude training. I'm 50 something and a reasonably experienced hiker/backpacker.
I've used the pack now for about two years. I've got probably 150 trail miles on it. I use the Baltoro for longer trips and alternate between this pack and a light weight 44 liter pack for overnights and weekends.
The Baltoro is by far the more comfortable of the two. I can fit a full weeks' worth of gear; sleeping bag, rain gear, stove, cooking gear, tent, etc. plus a bear can and 2-3 liters of water (around 35-40 lb. for a week full up) and be very comfortable on the trail. The straps and belt tighten and stay put - they don't loosen. We pack in the Sierra and San Jacintos so there's lots of ups and downs. The pack stays put and is very stable.
I have to comment on the water bottle pouch. It is seriously worth any extra weight! To be able to reach a 1 liter Nalgene and put it back without help or taking the pack off is great! I can't recall ever having a bottle fall out of the holder. I don't like or use camelback style water bladders and this is the best thought out water bottle holder I've seen.
Pockets are reasonably useful except for the hip belt pockets. I'd like to see the side zip pockets a little more roomy. When the pack is full, they get pretty squashed. The pockets on the hip belt are too small to be useful for snacks. I usually put my compass in one pocket and put a lip balm in the other - that's about it for them. The pockets should be bigger or removed. The removable top pocket is big and really useful for things you may need access to on the trail. Packing is easy with top and bottom access.
The pack is durable. No rips, tears, broken zips, straps or buckles. The fabric is durable enough to have survived multiple scrapes and scuffs on Sierra granite without damage. I cannot comment on waterproofing integrity, I use a pack cover for wet weather.
OK. Cons. The pack is heavy. Yes, it is comfortable and incredibly durable but it is heavy. For the comfort though, I'm willing to tolerate the weight. The pack is also noisy. I have been unable to keep the shoulder stay straps from rubbing. It is annoying when hiking along a quiet Sierra trail to hear the pack rubbing at every step. I would give the pack a 5 except for the rub-rub-rub as I hike.
I will probably use this pack for several years, and would buy another to replace it.

Service and delivery comments:

I purchased to pack in store in San Diego. I tried several packs in this size range and this pack was the best fit and most comfortable.
The staff was very knowlegable, experienced, and helpful.

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Sep

2012

5.0

Great Pack

By Biofish

from Idaho

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Pack
Good Back Support
Good Suspension
Strong Zippers

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping

Comments about Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack:

This is a great pack. I have packed with this pack for over 200 miles in the last 2 months for work. Almost all of these miles have been in wilderness. The large size accomodated not only all neccesary backpacking gear but also XL size dry suit, fleece onseie, snorkel mask, and various pieces of data gear. The pack is very comfortable even when loaded down with 65+ pounds. I would definatly reccomend this pack. The only downside is the little pockets on the hip belt. They are too small to be useful for much more than sticking bar wrappers into.

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Jul

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

very happy with this one

By leadbelly2550

from cabin john, maryland

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Pack
Good Back Support
Good Padding
Good Suspension

Cons

Over-engineered pockets

Best Uses

Backpacking
Weekend Trips

Comments about Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack:

i have had this backpack for about a year and a half and have really enjoyed it. for its size, the baltoro is a heavyweight both in terms of sheer weight and carrying capacity. the fit and padding (shoulder, hips, back) are firm yet comfortable, not surprising for a pack intended to carry a lot. i have really enjoyed the multiple access points and most of the storage options. highly durable. take care to get the correct size, because torso length adjustment is limited.

i don't particularly like the bottle pocket on the right hip because it cannot easily be used for any other purpose. great for bottles, not useful for much else except for perhaps stuffing in a hat or a pair of gloves.

Kudos to Gregory - a rodent ate through one of the mesh hipbelt pockets, and the company replaced it free.

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Jul

2012

5.0

Most comfortable pack for me

By AirRunner

from Wildwood, MO

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Good Back Support
Good Padding
Good Suspension

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack:

Though this was one of the heavier packs I tested at the store, it was certainly the most comfortable for me. So far, I have only hiked 7 miles with an 18 pound load. I will be ramping up the weight and distance as I train for a 5 night hike at Philmont--Scouting's high adventure area is New Mexico. The pack is high quality and has an well-rated lifetime warranty.

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Jun

2012

5.0

Worth every penny.

By JCbumkneeski

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Easy to Pack
Good Back Support
Good Suspension

Cons

Best Uses

Airline Travel
Backpacking

Comments about Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack:

I just took the pack on a weekend backpacking trip. Everything about it was great. We had to go up and over fallen logs and ford rivers and the back was stable and did not throw me off balance. The brain of the pack is easily accessible while hiking, but you need to take off the pack to reach anything else.

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May

2012

4.0

Great pack!

By E Hiker

from Orlando, FL

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Pack
Good Back Support
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Strong Zippers

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Weekend Trips

Comments about Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack:

This is an overall great pack. I bought it for comfort, and it has done the job. I love the many pockets available for organizing and storage. It also has a sturdy build - I expect to be using this pack for years. The design is very well thought out as well with all kinds of conveniences for hikers that other bags neglect. My ONLY complaint is the weight, but I knew I was accepting more weight to get the extra comfort. I highly recommend this bag unless you need ultra-light equipment.

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Mar

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Seems to fit me

By knowWhentoFold

from Western Washington

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads

Comments about Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack:

I had an REI Flash 65, which I might have kept had the straps not loosened every three minutes. I returned it & tried the Flash 62. While it fit well, I gave in to the temptation to try other packs. An Osprey Aether 60 had a hip belt that rode a bit high in front. The Baltoro 65 was better than both at making a 35 lb. load disappear. The hip belt fit well, without riding up too low or too high in front. I have been using it up/down hills in town as prep for in-season camping. I find the B65, loaded to 38 lb carries quite well. Still, I hope I don't carry that much weight on my next long hike.

Access to the bag through the top or a panel zipper or the bottom compartment: nice.

The water bottle pocket on the right fits a 1 L bottle a-OK with easy access. Two hip belt pockets: good.

In the B65, removing/attaching the panel separating the lower pack from the upper pack is the easiest I have ever seen. Most other packs require you to thread webbing through a ladder buckle. The B65 has a slider on the end of a strap that you push sideways through a rectangular loop on the short strap & straighten after you've gotten it through to hold tight.

B65 zippers don't seem water resistant--probably need a rain cover.

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Mar

2012

(1 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Bad Pack!

By hyperiodic

from San Diego

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Cons

Heavy
Weak Seams
Zipper Snags

Best Uses

Comments about Gregory Baltoro 65 Pack:

I purchased this pack about 8 months ago on the advice of a friend and Backpacker magazine. And I'm sorry that I did. After about 4 months a seam started to split on the right side by the shoulder strap. It was repaired. About 2 weeks ago the other side went as well! Immediately I looked for the receipt to return it. However, I could not find it
thus could not return it. Now i'm stuck with a pack with one fixed shoulder strap, and one that has come completely off. This is my 4th Gregory bag, and the only one I have had problems with. I think i will buy another brand next time....or keep a copy of my receipt.