The evolution carries much better than my internal frame packs one of them is a gregory and you can shift most of the load to your hips to rest your back.
Gregory evolution external frame pack.
Gregory s attention to comfort in its first ultralight backpack is reflected in the aluminum perimeter wire with an hdpe framesheet and leaf spring lumbar pad which distributes most of the pack s load across the hips and delivers support for carrying 30 to 35 pounds.
I m thinking about getting an external frame pack.
I know both gregory and dana had offerings a few years ago but they re difficult to find now.
Discontinued 4 camp trails explorer.
Gregory evolution external frame backpack 80 jla forums.
3 31 kg 430 ripstop nylon pack cloth top loading access twin vertical side pockets 11 expandable.
Camping hiking.
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The polymer frame crossmembers allow the pack to flex slightly with your movements.
I think the only gregory model was the evolution but dana appears to have had a few choices.
It is an eternally adjustable heavy load eating comfort monster.
To that end i am a slender man and found the factory installed full review.
The frame itself can be shortened or lengthened the pack body lowered or raised on the frame the hip belt and shoulder straps replaced.
And the trampoline style aerospan suspension a tensioned highly ventilated back panel that allows air movement across.
Great hip belt and straps.
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Great packs should be worn not carried.
You can stack lots of stuffon the top.
This pack can be tweaked endlessly to find that perfect fit.
Unfortunately i can t find anything in my area to try on.
Gregory mountain products deliver quality backpacks for hiking backpacking and travel.
I ve been using the gregory for about 4 years on mountain trail hikes with great succes.
For sale asheville nc medium size 4568 cu in 74 9 liters 7lbs 5oz.
We focus on the features you can use and fit and function that will take you where you want to go.
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A large capacity lightweight backpack designed with dynamic suspension for a comfortable carry.
Discontinued 3 dana design k2 shortbed.