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Price $439.95 at Backcountry
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Pros Durable, comfortable, good features for cold expeditions
Cons Cumbersome ice axe attachment, heavy for volume
Bottom Line This pack is optimized for alpine expeditions such as Denali’s West Buttress, as the name suggests, with high marks for comfort
Rating Categories Gregory Denali 100
Versatility (30%)
3.0
Weight to Volume Ratio (20%)
5.0
Comfort (20%)
6.0
Durability (15%)
7.0
Features (15%)
6.0
Specs Gregory Denali 100
Measured Volume (liters) 90
Measured Weight (pounds) 6.3
Measured Weight (grams) 2860.2
Weight to Volume Ratio (grams per liter) 31.78
Frame Type Integrated framesheet, removable aluminum stays
Fabric 210D nylon
Pockets 3 zippered lid, 1 zippered side, 1-2 zippered front (modular), 1 zippered hip belt, 2 side pockets; 1 side access zipper
Hip Belt? Yes - removable, with gear loop and pocket
Removable Suspension Padding? Yes - removable framesheet and stays; also has a removable foam pad which unfolds to double in length
Lid? Yes - removable
Hydration System Compatible? Yes - internal pouch with buckled hanging loop