Gregory Gannett 80 Backpack - Internal Frame

You may get the impression that the Gannett 80 is almost the same as Gregory's Palisade 80, but there are some huge quality differences that account for the price difference. It is not the same suspension, the zippers on the Gannett are not the same quality, Unlike the Palisade,the material on the back of the pack is the heavy material used on the pack bottom, access to the pack interior isn't as nice, tie-offs on the Gannett are not as useful, don't underestimate what it is going to cost you to add on hip belt pockets if that is something you are used to. However, I love Gregory suspension and the Gannett suspension works well. It sure holds a lot. For the price, I am satisfied, I'm just not impressed.

Will be trying out this pack on a 2 mile hike.

The issue with the squeaky frame appears related to two snap-heads contacting the back of the hipbelt. Unsnap the snaps and flip them up out of the way (they don't appear to be structural), to get rid of the noise.

This is my 3rd gregory pack, Downsizing from a 95 liter, to save my knees, Good and bad is that Nothing takes a heavy load like a gregory does. My only complaint is that I would like more external pockets- for my water purifyer/ flashlight etc, just enough so that I do not need to get into the pack to get at immediate need items. Other than that I can highly reccomend this pack.

I bought this for my son who plans to start backpacking (relief from college). The pack fits as described. He is a size small (approx. 5' 10" 170 lbs.) My husband has another Gregory pack that is for heavier loads (such as packing meat out on hunts) and is extremely pleased as well. Thank you STP for offering great products at a great price.