View Full Version : Gregory Baltoro 65 vs 75?
Pockets_15
11-14-2014, 11:33
Over the past few weeks, I've narrowed by decision to the Baltoro 65. Today I found a 75 for $100 cheaper..
I plan on starting the AT in GA mid March so I'll be carrying sufficient winter gear for the 1st couple of months (hopefully around or under 40lbs total). At 6'1'' I weigh 175 lbs, hoping for 185 in the spring..Is the 75 too big or should I eat the $100 and stick with the 65?
Sarcasm the elf
11-14-2014, 14:12
Buy the 75, then put the $100 aside for when it warms up and you decide to buy a lighter pack.
I have the slightly older Baltoro 70 it's a solid pack and I still use for winter trips, but after a while it became ridiculous (to me) to carry such a heavy pack on longer trips in mild weather. I ended up buying a ULA Circuit which is about 4 lbs lighter than my baltoro and I use that for 3 season hiking.
I have the 65 and never filled it up, really - granted, my hikes are of the section variety, and not intended as thru attempts, but they can hold considerably less quite well with lots of cinch adjustments.
go with what sarcasm the elf is saying.....
i also have the 70-----use it for mainly winter trips and switch to the somewhat lighter Z65 for summer......
like the elf says----the 70 is heavy........
and like the elf says-----i plan to stop using the 70 and get something lighter, hopefully next year...
i do find the 70 to be a workhorse.....i dont necessarily pack light and it can hold a bunch...
mine has the usual wear and tear after using it for maybe 4 years or so.........
i did have the metal spine come outta the bottom little pocket and sent it to gregory and they fixed it for me......
chiefduffy
11-14-2014, 22:22
I got a deal on a 75, took off the lid and pitched it. I carry gear for me and wife...this pack is a workhorse. I find I even like it when I hike alone. Very comfortable regardless of how much weight you carry. Hate the "reachable" water bottle pocket though (bottle falls out).
Pockets_15
11-18-2014, 10:42
Thanks everyone! 75 it is.