Gregory Alpinisto 35

Had been looking for a carry-on-sized pack that would do as good a job functioning as a weekend bag as it would for a hiking daypack. It is well-made, spacious, and compressible, and it can hold a hydration bladder. It lacks any...View More sort of an actual frame, but the back has a bit of flexible rigidity (and ability to be sized to the torso a bit) that I don't think hauling anything under 25lbs would be uncomfortable for a hike...using it in Japan and Peru for excursions with lodging stays, soView Less

Prefect fit for my torso size . Easy to adjust and sleeve for hydro bag is good can't wait to try it out on a hike. Someone posted about zipper being backwards but since it doesn't adjust there you really don't use...View More that.View Less

This item was smaller than what was described as a 30 liter backpack. This backpack has the dimensions of a 20 liter size. Therefore, I could not use it and I requested a return authorization. Even though this was a Prime...View More purchase, I was required to pay $25.68 for return shipping to the seller. This was a ridiculous process as it took 5 telephone calls to get the return shipping charges refunded. Although Gregory makes excellent backpacks that closely rival Osprey in design and quality, theView Less

This is the perfect size bag for a hiking trip - if you plan on stopping each day. It fit all the essentials (snacks, water, extra layers). I do wish it had an outside pocket or cords to tie stuff on but the loops make it easy...View More to clip items. It was super light weight and dries quickly when wet. NOT waterproof without a cover. It was super comfortable to wear for 6+ hours while actively hikingView Less

I LOVE this backpack. Love it.Here was my wish list: I wanted a daypack that was small (18-24L) and light, with a real frame and waist belt, that would also allow for some breathability. I get hot really quickly due to a...View More medicine I take, but I didn't want something as big as the Osprey Stratos (which is an amazing pack in and of itself, but the incredible suspension system makes it look like you think you are hiking the AT), and this is a perfect compromise. I'm not sweating as much,View Less