The Baltoro 75 provides space for all your essentials (and non-essentials). The Freefloat A3 dynamic carry system allows for max comfort, even with heavier loads. An odor-fighting mesh and ventilated AirCushion backpanel deliver a cooler, fresher pack for extended trips deep into the backcountry.
The Baltoro 75 provides space for all your essentials (and non-essentials). The Freefloat A3 dynamic carry system allows for max comfort, even with heavier loads. An odor-fighting mesh and ventilated AirCushion backpanel deliver a cooler, fresher pack for extended trips deep into the backcountry.
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Gregory Baltoro 75 RC Mens Backpack - SM - Obsidian Black
The Baltoro 75 provides space for all your essentials (and non-essentials). The Freefloat A3 dynamic carry system allows for max comfort, even with heavier loads. An odor-fighting mesh and ventilated AirCushion backpanel deliver a cooler, fresher pack for extended trips deep into the backcountry.
The Baltoro 75 provides space for all your essentials (and non-essentials). The Freefloat A3 dynamic carry system allows for max comfort, even with heavier loads. An odor-fighting mesh and ventilated AirCushion backpanel deliver a cooler, fresher pack for extended trips deep into the backcountry.
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GREGORY Baltoro 75 RC Mens Backpack - SM - Obsidian Black
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originally posted on altitude-sports.com
For me, a 75L pack seems to be the perfect size for a multi-day pack. Some like to pack very light and can get away with a 50-65L pack, I like mine to have a few convenient features which of course pushes the weight up. Of course all the great features in the world are useless unless you can get a great fit, and I find I can with the Baltoro 75L. I’ve been backpacking for over 40 years and have yet to see the perfect pack, but I like the Baltoro. The pack is easily adjustable for back length and for hip size, and when loaded, it rides comfortably on my hips and shoulders. It seems to have the right amount of pockets or separate storage areas, and the right hand side water bottle holder is very convenient. The hip pockets are big enough to hold a phone, but here is ... MoreFor me, a 75L pack seems to be the perfect size for a multi-day pack. Some like to pack very light and can get away with a 50-65L pack, I like mine to have a few convenient features which of course pushes the weight up. Of course all the great features in the world are useless unless you can get a great fit, and I find I can with the Baltoro 75L. I’ve been backpacking for over 40 years and have yet to see the perfect pack, but I like the Baltoro. The pack is easily adjustable for back length and for hip size, and when loaded, it rides comfortably on my hips and shoulders. It seems to have the right amount of pockets or separate storage areas, and the right hand side water bottle holder is very convenient. The hip pockets are big enough to hold a phone, but here is my first disappointment about the pack (a small disappointment): on my hips you can not zip the hip pockets closed with one hand, you have to use two hands. I have a 48L Gregory and it will zip closed with one hand but won’t hold a I-phone. Yes, I know, leave the cell phone at home, however there are too many great apps that are useful in the backcountry: an app for flowers, an app for birds, an app to help with messages on an InReach, etc. This leads me to my next disappointment (a fairly big one), there is no rain-cover. There have been on previous models and probably will be on the next iteration of the Baltoro, but not on this version. Fortunately I do have a rain-cover that will fit but for a pack meant for multi-day trips, the chance of encountering rain is high so it makes sense to have it conveniently built in. Summarizing, I like this pack; it is the right size, it has a very good fit, not too heavy and has some very nice features. 4 & 1/2 stars, so I would recommend this pack.
originally posted on gregorypacks.com
This is a big bag with plenty of space available for anything you need, extremely comfortable even with a large weight requirement, and loaded with features for Hydration, easy storage, and adjustment. I can't stress enough how well it distributes the weight and keeps you comfy. I had just over 50lbs in it while backpacking in the mountains and it felt like I was carrying nothing. Especially compared to my framless pack. Which I expected this one to to do better in this department given it has a frame, but it really outperformed my expectations. You might look at the weight of the bag and think," I can get one that's lighter," but that extra weight distributes everything so well that it often feels lighter than other bags. It's night and day compared to my ... MoreThis is a big bag with plenty of space available for anything you need, extremely comfortable even with a large weight requirement, and loaded with features for Hydration, easy storage, and adjustment. I can't stress enough how well it distributes the weight and keeps you comfy. I had just over 50lbs in it while backpacking in the mountains and it felt like I was carrying nothing. Especially compared to my framless pack. Which I expected this one to to do better in this department given it has a frame, but it really outperformed my expectations. You might look at the weight of the bag and think," I can get one that's lighter," but that extra weight distributes everything so well that it often feels lighter than other bags. It's night and day compared to my ultralight and framless packs. And at 75L, with all kinds of pockets and straps available, you have what feels like infinite space for anything you need. I took it to desert mountains with no reliable sources of water, single digit temperatures, no campfires allowed, high winds, and sections with few or small trees that basically force you into taking a bear cannister over hanging (it's Bear and cougar country). And I easily packed all of the water and clothes necessary for such a trip and still had plenty of room to spare. You can take this on short 1-2 day trips, or for long multi-week through hikes. By far and away the best bag I've ever owned. I do wish that it came with the rain cover though because it's an already expensive bag. But all in all, it's a high quality bag that can be used for any and all trips.
originally posted on gregorypacks.com
Weight is not everything. I've used this on a couple trips now and can say that it is a very comfortable pack, with good adjustments and a lot of features for the weight. I lead middle schoolers on trips, so I opted for a pack with enough volume and weight capacity to handle...unplanned loads. It is an excellent pack for this, but I knocked a star off because there are a couple "features" that I found do not live up to their billing. (My model is now at least a year old, so there may be some updates).- The "sidewinder" water bottle holder is too tight for a standard Nalgene and set too far back. Getting a Nalgene out is OK, but putting it back in is challenging. My right shoulder has some rotation limitations which makes it worse, but I think it would be a problem ... MoreWeight is not everything. I've used this on a couple trips now and can say that it is a very comfortable pack, with good adjustments and a lot of features for the weight. I lead middle schoolers on trips, so I opted for a pack with enough volume and weight capacity to handle...unplanned loads. It is an excellent pack for this, but I knocked a star off because there are a couple "features" that I found do not live up to their billing. (My model is now at least a year old, so there may be some updates).- The "sidewinder" water bottle holder is too tight for a standard Nalgene and set too far back. Getting a Nalgene out is OK, but putting it back in is challenging. My right shoulder has some rotation limitations which makes it worse, but I think it would be a problem even without that. Because it can't change sides it is useless for me.- There are only 2 side compression straps, with the anchor point on the top strap so high there is a lot of space between them, making them less useful for lashing and allowing a lot of bulging unless packed carefully.Bottom line it would be great to have a pack built on this chassis, but maybe lose some marginal features that could be better solved with better designed optional accessories and better compression that would make it a little more adaptable.
| Frame Type | Perimeter wire |
| Suspension Technology | FLOAT A3 |
| Compartment Access | Top / U-Zip / Bottom |
| Closure Type | Drawcord / Zipper |
| Number of External Pockets | 9 |
GREGORY Baltoro 75 RC Mens Backpack - SM - Obsidian Black
Free delivery
Baltoro 75 RC Obsidian Black Small
Free delivery
Gregory Baltoro 75 RC Men's Hiking Pack Obsidian Black / S
Free delivery between 12–17 June
For me, a 75L pack seems to be the perfect size for a multi-day pack. Some like to pack very light and can get away with a 50-65L pack, I like mine to have a few convenient features which of course pushes the weight up. Of course all the great features in the world are useless unless you can get a great fit, and I find I can with the Baltoro 75L. I’ve been backpacking for over 40 years and have yet to see the perfect pack, but I like the Baltoro. The pack is easily adjustable for back length and for hip size, and when loaded, it rides comfortably on my hips and shoulders. It seems to have the right amount of pockets or separate storage areas, and the right hand side water bottle holder is very convenient. The hip pockets are big enough to hold a phone, but here is ... MoreFor me, a 75L pack seems to be the perfect size for a multi-day pack. Some like to pack very light and can get away with a 50-65L pack, I like mine to have a few convenient features which of course pushes the weight up. Of course all the great features in the world are useless unless you can get a great fit, and I find I can with the Baltoro 75L. I’ve been backpacking for over 40 years and have yet to see the perfect pack, but I like the Baltoro. The pack is easily adjustable for back length and for hip size, and when loaded, it rides comfortably on my hips and shoulders. It seems to have the right amount of pockets or separate storage areas, and the right hand side water bottle holder is very convenient. The hip pockets are big enough to hold a phone, but here is my first disappointment about the pack (a small disappointment): on my hips you can not zip the hip pockets closed with one hand, you have to use two hands. I have a 48L Gregory and it will zip closed with one hand but won’t hold a I-phone. Yes, I know, leave the cell phone at home, however there are too many great apps that are useful in the backcountry: an app for flowers, an app for birds, an app to help with messages on an InReach, etc. This leads me to my next disappointment (a fairly big one), there is no rain-cover. There have been on previous models and probably will be on the next iteration of the Baltoro, but not on this version. Fortunately I do have a rain-cover that will fit but for a pack meant for multi-day trips, the chance of encountering rain is high so it makes sense to have it conveniently built in. Summarizing, I like this pack; it is the right size, it has a very good fit, not too heavy and has some very nice features. 4 & 1/2 stars, so I would recommend this pack.
This is a big bag with plenty of space available for anything you need, extremely comfortable even with a large weight requirement, and loaded with features for Hydration, easy storage, and adjustment. I can't stress enough how well it distributes the weight and keeps you comfy. I had just over 50lbs in it while backpacking in the mountains and it felt like I was carrying nothing. Especially compared to my framless pack. Which I expected this one to to do better in this department given it has a frame, but it really outperformed my expectations. You might look at the weight of the bag and think," I can get one that's lighter," but that extra weight distributes everything so well that it often feels lighter than other bags. It's night and day compared to my ... MoreThis is a big bag with plenty of space available for anything you need, extremely comfortable even with a large weight requirement, and loaded with features for Hydration, easy storage, and adjustment. I can't stress enough how well it distributes the weight and keeps you comfy. I had just over 50lbs in it while backpacking in the mountains and it felt like I was carrying nothing. Especially compared to my framless pack. Which I expected this one to to do better in this department given it has a frame, but it really outperformed my expectations. You might look at the weight of the bag and think," I can get one that's lighter," but that extra weight distributes everything so well that it often feels lighter than other bags. It's night and day compared to my ultralight and framless packs. And at 75L, with all kinds of pockets and straps available, you have what feels like infinite space for anything you need. I took it to desert mountains with no reliable sources of water, single digit temperatures, no campfires allowed, high winds, and sections with few or small trees that basically force you into taking a bear cannister over hanging (it's Bear and cougar country). And I easily packed all of the water and clothes necessary for such a trip and still had plenty of room to spare. You can take this on short 1-2 day trips, or for long multi-week through hikes. By far and away the best bag I've ever owned. I do wish that it came with the rain cover though because it's an already expensive bag. But all in all, it's a high quality bag that can be used for any and all trips.
Weight is not everything. I've used this on a couple trips now and can say that it is a very comfortable pack, with good adjustments and a lot of features for the weight. I lead middle schoolers on trips, so I opted for a pack with enough volume and weight capacity to handle...unplanned loads. It is an excellent pack for this, but I knocked a star off because there are a couple "features" that I found do not live up to their billing. (My model is now at least a year old, so there may be some updates).- The "sidewinder" water bottle holder is too tight for a standard Nalgene and set too far back. Getting a Nalgene out is OK, but putting it back in is challenging. My right shoulder has some rotation limitations which makes it worse, but I think it would be a problem ... MoreWeight is not everything. I've used this on a couple trips now and can say that it is a very comfortable pack, with good adjustments and a lot of features for the weight. I lead middle schoolers on trips, so I opted for a pack with enough volume and weight capacity to handle...unplanned loads. It is an excellent pack for this, but I knocked a star off because there are a couple "features" that I found do not live up to their billing. (My model is now at least a year old, so there may be some updates).- The "sidewinder" water bottle holder is too tight for a standard Nalgene and set too far back. Getting a Nalgene out is OK, but putting it back in is challenging. My right shoulder has some rotation limitations which makes it worse, but I think it would be a problem even without that. Because it can't change sides it is useless for me.- There are only 2 side compression straps, with the anchor point on the top strap so high there is a lot of space between them, making them less useful for lashing and allowing a lot of bulging unless packed carefully.Bottom line it would be great to have a pack built on this chassis, but maybe lose some marginal features that could be better solved with better designed optional accessories and better compression that would make it a little more adaptable.
Purchased this pack after my camping partner in crime bought one a couple years ago. We load aprox. 50 to 65 pounds in our packs. My old pack, a Lowe Alpine Countour II, looked long in the tooth and notably carried its load higher up on your body being a long tube style and therefore not as stable. When I tried my friends Baltoro, which carries the load in a lower wide/spreadout fashion, it felt that much better. I noted the hip belt fell where it should and was quite comfortable. The contoured paddingfor your lower lumbar is very supportive. The pack has great features such as being able to open the main body to reveal what is inside, plenty of well placed compartments/pouches, a good rain fly and lighter than my Lowe Alpine. The removable pouch/little day pack ... MorePurchased this pack after my camping partner in crime bought one a couple years ago. We load aprox. 50 to 65 pounds in our packs. My old pack, a Lowe Alpine Countour II, looked long in the tooth and notably carried its load higher up on your body being a long tube style and therefore not as stable. When I tried my friends Baltoro, which carries the load in a lower wide/spreadout fashion, it felt that much better. I noted the hip belt fell where it should and was quite comfortable. The contoured paddingfor your lower lumbar is very supportive. The pack has great features such as being able to open the main body to reveal what is inside, plenty of well placed compartments/pouches, a good rain fly and lighter than my Lowe Alpine. The removable pouch/little day pack which holds a water bladder is nice. The price on this older model was too good to resist. So now my buddy and I will be portaging Algonquin Park with one orange and one blue Gregory Baltoro 75L.
I used to own a Baltoro 95L pack, which I loved, but sold because it was larger than I generally needed and, like many people, I had a tendency to fill the available space. I love the Baltoro packs and recently purchased this one, which is the perfect size for most trips. Even for longer trips, it just forces you to choose what you take carefully, which isn't a bad thing. The fit and comfort of this pack are outstanding, and the velcro back panel makes tailoring that fit incredibly easy.My only complaint is the absence of an included rain cover with the new pack. I can understand why Gregory would do this, as Osprey don't include a rain cover with their packs and charge a hefty price for them. However, I'm not sure it's a wise move on Gregory's part. I may be in a ... MoreI used to own a Baltoro 95L pack, which I loved, but sold because it was larger than I generally needed and, like many people, I had a tendency to fill the available space. I love the Baltoro packs and recently purchased this one, which is the perfect size for most trips. Even for longer trips, it just forces you to choose what you take carefully, which isn't a bad thing. The fit and comfort of this pack are outstanding, and the velcro back panel makes tailoring that fit incredibly easy.My only complaint is the absence of an included rain cover with the new pack. I can understand why Gregory would do this, as Osprey don't include a rain cover with their packs and charge a hefty price for them. However, I'm not sure it's a wise move on Gregory's part. I may be in a unique position, but I have an Osprey rain cover from my other backpack (which I don't like quite as much as the Baltoro), but I'm not going to buy another rain cover just because I'm now advertising Osprey while wearing a Gregory pack every time it rains. Again, I can't really fault Gregory for doing what Osprey already does and not including it, but the rain cover was a nice bonus and good advertising.Having said all that, the Baltoro remains the best backpack I have ever owned, and I recommend it without hesitation. Love it. Still have to give it a 5 star rating.
My last Gregory pack made it for a lot of years and miles carrying heavy loads. I started out on backpacking adventures with a limited budget and heavy gear. I needed a solid pack with good suspension and Gregory is my first choice. I’ve used other brands and they are good, but nothing seems to be more comfortable at higher carry weight. I have since been able to afford lightweight gear and got my base weight down to near ultralight levels, but I still wanted something robust that I could rely on in winter or when carrying gear for my kids. This pack was a perfect fit for those situations when I know I’m going heavy carrying 2 or 3 people worth of equipment. It’s great for beginners and advanced backpackers and could be a do it all for most situations.
The good.It has all the right pockets in all the right places for all the stuff I like to take with me. And I take a lot of stuff with me. Including the weight of the pack, I'm sometimes carrying between 45 and 50 lbs.The bad.Fits Waist/Hips - M: 28-50 inches, L: 30-52 inchesEven though the pack I bought is labelled "M", it has min/max waist measurements that match size "L". I didn't notice until I started having problems with pack. I'm normally a 32" waist, but lose about an inch per week for the first 3 weeks of a thru-hike. On the Continental Divide Trail, this pack became very uncomfortable after about 2 weeks. Although it's highly configurable, no amount of pack adjustment can mitigate the effects of a hip belt that's 1 inch too large.The ugly.Both ... MoreThe good.It has all the right pockets in all the right places for all the stuff I like to take with me. And I take a lot of stuff with me. Including the weight of the pack, I'm sometimes carrying between 45 and 50 lbs.The bad.Fits Waist/Hips - M: 28-50 inches, L: 30-52 inchesEven though the pack I bought is labelled "M", it has min/max waist measurements that match size "L". I didn't notice until I started having problems with pack. I'm normally a 32" waist, but lose about an inch per week for the first 3 weeks of a thru-hike. On the Continental Divide Trail, this pack became very uncomfortable after about 2 weeks. Although it's highly configurable, no amount of pack adjustment can mitigate the effects of a hip belt that's 1 inch too large.The ugly.Both sides of the hip-belt have an extra length of padding which is held in place by a piece of Velcro. This piece of Velcro is too small to handle a 45 to 50 pound load, and I found that it gradually started slipping within an hour of hiking each morning. It made the hip-belt-too-large problem even worse.
This is definitely the most comfortable pack I’ve ever used. Held 45lbs evenly. Could feel the suspension doing its thing. Its a rather heavy bag. This will make an alright snowpack. There are good 55L+ options out there under 3lbs BUT youll lose all the comfort. And like I said this is the most comfortable bag I’ve ever used. I came from Osprey. The pocket organization is great and the water bottle location is the best. Wish there was a better way to stash trekking poles without taking off the bag. It has some squeaks too that can drive you nuts in quiet woods. My tent fits in the brain. No regrets adding this pack to my quiver and plan to utilize it for snow camping.Oh! Also! The bag I received looks totally different from the photos and the one you typically ... MoreThis is definitely the most comfortable pack I’ve ever used. Held 45lbs evenly. Could feel the suspension doing its thing. Its a rather heavy bag. This will make an alright snowpack. There are good 55L+ options out there under 3lbs BUT youll lose all the comfort. And like I said this is the most comfortable bag I’ve ever used. I came from Osprey. The pocket organization is great and the water bottle location is the best. Wish there was a better way to stash trekking poles without taking off the bag. It has some squeaks too that can drive you nuts in quiet woods. My tent fits in the brain. No regrets adding this pack to my quiver and plan to utilize it for snow camping.Oh! Also! The bag I received looks totally different from the photos and the one you typically see online. I think its a new lineup.Update: after three weekend trips, the loaders squeak and creak so loud its unreal. I cant hear the nature or anything over the stereo lifters creaking away.
Overall it's a nice pack with great features. It has everything you need for a multiday adventure in varied terrain. I've been backpacking for several years and owned other packs in the past and wanted to try Gregory. My reason for 2 stars is comfort, or lack there of.... Comfort and fit are critical and has been very challenging to fix. I'm 6'2", 220 pounds with wide shoulders. Shoulder straps feel to tight (close together)and don't conform (curve of the straps themselves) the way I've seen on other packs. When weighted, the shoulder straps fit becomes even worse. I've tried making plenty of adjustments, anything and everything I can adjust I have. With other packs, a few adjustments and away we go. The straps and hip belt both feel off. I can't get a comfort fit ... MoreOverall it's a nice pack with great features. It has everything you need for a multiday adventure in varied terrain. I've been backpacking for several years and owned other packs in the past and wanted to try Gregory. My reason for 2 stars is comfort, or lack there of.... Comfort and fit are critical and has been very challenging to fix. I'm 6'2", 220 pounds with wide shoulders. Shoulder straps feel to tight (close together)and don't conform (curve of the straps themselves) the way I've seen on other packs. When weighted, the shoulder straps fit becomes even worse. I've tried making plenty of adjustments, anything and everything I can adjust I have. With other packs, a few adjustments and away we go. The straps and hip belt both feel off. I can't get a comfort fit regardless of the endless changes to fit. When the pack is weighted down I am constantly re-cinching the pack so I end up having to make countless adjustments while on the trail. I really haven't had these problems with any other pack. Not sure if Gregory is just a bad fit for me but this was an expensive mistake.
The pack is great, but it is very weak, even with the most gentle treatment my pack had the upper compression strap seam come undone. I went with this pack because it is supposed to be robust and though with a top notch warranty and customer service. I am very careful and particular with my equipment, so I can guarantee it was not abused. Three uses and boom, a compression strap starts coming undone.Unfortunately this is the SECOND issue I have had with this pack. Gregory gave me the run around the second time and it took forever to get ahold of anyone and in the end, I ended up getting stiffed with a big shipping bill. That’s the other issue! The warranty doesn’t cover shipping for an obvious defect such as this. The shipping on a pack is EXPENSIVE.
| Frame Type | Perimeter wire |
| Suspension Technology | FLOAT A3 |
| Compartment Access | Top / U-Zip / Bottom |
| Closure Type | Drawcord / Zipper |
| Number of External Pockets | 9 |
