Gregory Baltoro 65 review

The Baltoro 65 is the most feature-rich pack here. On Gregory's UK store the current model uses FreeFloat A3 suspension, with dynamic flex panels, auto-rotating shoulder straps and a rotating hipbelt, over an AirCushion mesh backpanel and a perimeter alloy frame with a fiberglass anti-barreling cross-stay. Gregory recommends a maximum carry weight of 27.2 kg for the 65 L size L. Pockets are the strong suit: a front U-Zip into the main bag, dual front zippered pockets, a harness pocket, a bottle holster, oversized hipbelt pockets and a zippered sleeping bag compartment. A custom fit raincover is included, and Gregory covers its backpacks with a 50-year warranty. The pack weighs 2.38 kg in size L. Gregory's US site redirected us to its Polish store, so we could not confirm the USD price, and US specs may differ. We compared documented features and published prices and did not carry the pack.

Who it is for

hikers who want the most organization and a long warranty

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• 65 L with a recommended maximum carry weight of 27.2 kg (size L)
• FreeFloat A3 suspension with auto-rotating shoulder straps and a rotating hipbelt
• AirCushion mesh backpanel and a perimeter alloy frame with a fiberglass cross-stay
• Front U-Zip access, zippered sleeping bag compartment and a custom fit raincover
• Over 7.6 cm of torso adjustment in three sizes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Highest recommended max load among the 65 L packs at 27.2 kg
• Strength: Raincover included
• Strength: Gregory's 50-year warranty covers all its backpacks
• Weakness: 2.38 kg (size L), the second heaviest pack here
• Weakness: USD price could not be checked from our location
• Weakness: Specs come from Gregory's UK store; check the US page for the version sold in the US

Key facts

• Price: USD check pending
• Volume: 65 L
• Weight: 2.38 kg (size L)
• Max load: 27.2 kg
• Warranty: 50 years

Where it ranks

Gregory Baltoro 65 is No. 4 in our Best Hiking Backpacks verdict.