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Gregory Contour 60 Pack

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The Gregory Contour 60 pack represents a backpacking breakthrough with magically light weight, precise Gregory fit, innovative organization and efficient gear access.

The suspension offers legendary Gregory comfort and strong, light support with a patented hipbelt alignment system, streamlined back panel and wire wishbone frame
Shoulder straps feature a layer of monofilament mesh, perforated EVA foam and 2 layers of air-mesh on the top and bottom, all bonded together for breathability and comfort
Hipbelt auto-adjusts to fit your unique body shape the moment you put on the pack; ventilated air channels and breathable spacer mesh on the back panel permit cooling airflow
Light and sturdy wire wishbone frame provides effective load transfer to your lumbar area; integrated cross-stay helps maintain proper pack shape and prevents barreling
Innovative packing system features 3 sections that separate your trail gear from camp items, and keeps frequently-grabbed essentials at your fingertips
Each section allows easy access to your gear when you need it and distributes the weight properly for intuitive packing and comfortable carry
Highly water-resistant top pocket features a waterproof zipper and sealed seams; top-loading design features a quick-draw closure and a stash pocket under the lid
External hydration sleeve makes it easy to access and fill your reservoir; it attaches directly to internal frame (reservoir sold separately)
Organize gear within easy reach with a side security pocket, large front dump pocket, dual oversize side pockets and hipbelt pockets
2-stage compression straps on the lower pack body and over the main top opening help stabilize and compress your load
Integrated raincover helps keep contents dry when the weather takes a wet turn
The Gregory Contour 60 pack is made with 420-denier and 100-denier coated ripstop nylon fabric for a high strength-to-weight ratio

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Gregory Contour 60 Pack Customer Reviews

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Gregory Contour 60 Pack

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May

2013

3.0

Comfortable, but bad hip & side pockets

By Mistervee123

from America's Northcoast

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Gregory Contour 60 Pack:

The suspension on the pack is one of the more comfortable I've ever worn in 20+ years of backpacking and long distance hiking. The idea of the 3 packing areas/zones is very logical and follows long established backpacking principles. The two large compartments and the "brain" making packing the majority of your equipment quick, easy, and secure.

The problems lie in the design of the pockets on the hipbelt and the side pockets.

I don't use water bladders. I use repurposed 1 liter water and gatorade bottles, and I carry them in the side pockets of my packs. They don't leak inside the pack that way, and if they get nasty, you just buy another bottle of water at the next resupply point. Unfortunately, the side pockets of the Contour have no stretch at all-- though there is a stretchy shockcord at the top. The fabric is so tight, that it was very difficult to get 1 liter bottles in and out. Part of the problem is that the pockets have the same rubbery, water resistant coating as the main pack body. On the AT in July and August, I was drinking 8+ liters of water a day. I would hate to have to wrestle with my water bottles all the time like that. The tightness of the side pockets also makes the little zipper compartment (next to the hip belt) useless, unless the side pocket is almost empty. If you have something in the side pocket (i.e. the aforementioned water bottles), once you unzip the little extra pocket, it pops open, and you have to remove the pack to pull the sides of the zipper together enough to get it to zip back up.

The other problem is that the hipbelt pockets are a really too small and they are sewn in a trapezoid shape--even though most everything I'd want to put in my hippockets is rectangular: cameras, snack bars, maps, etc. My little Fuji P&S camera could barely fit in the pocket by itself. On my other packs (from a company that will not be named), I'm able to carry my map, head net, chapstick, hand sanitizer, camera, etc., in the hipbelt pockets with ease...and with easy access.

When you're using a pack day in and day out on long distance hikes, convenience and easy access to the little stuff you need frequently becomes a big deal. If Gregory redesigns their pockets on the Contour, I would keep this pack in a heartbeat. Even though it weighs about 4 lbs., it carries like a dream. As things stand however, I will be returning the pack. I don't want to have to store so many of the little things I use frequently in the main pack, and be forced take the pack on and off to get at things I need. I thought that was the main idea behind Gregory's three zone idea....

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Apr

2013

5.0

Love it

By TAB

from Reston, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Great organization
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Gregory Contour 60 Pack:

This pack is my go to all-around pack now. Does it all. Hauls more than what you might image on the liter rating alone and keeps it all organized in zones.
Great quality too.