Gregory Shasta (2007) Internal Frame Backpack

Product Highlights

Designed for the backpacker looking for high-end comfort and load-carrying capacity without all of the bells and whistles, the Gregory Shasta is built for extended back country adventure. A combination of sturdy materials, ample storage capacity and Gregory's innovative suspension system make the Shasta a dependable, affordable, no-frills backpack capable of comfortably carrying 65+ lb. loads.

The Shasta enables you to venture deep into the back country and spend several days getting and staying there. The standard capacity of the medium-sized Shasta is 4950 cubic inches. The available space of the Shasta increases with the use of an extendible integrated spindrift collar.

Having spent numerous years and countless miles out on the trail, the designers at Gregory are well aware of the problems that arise from ill-fitting backpacks. Unwilling to compromise comfort or load-carrying capability, Gregory's commitment to providing the perfect fit is evident in the technology used in their harness and suspension systems. Far superior to less flexible designs, the frame of the Shasta consists of a two-piece "floating" framesheet connected to two aluminum stays at a V-angle that achieves supportive stiffness while providing torsional flex so the pack mirrors the shape of your body as it moves. The Shasta's shoulder harness connects to the frame of the pack via rotating Auto-Cant attachment points, adjusting automatically to the contours of your neck and shoulders and eliminating the pinching and chafing caused by the imperfect fit of fixed or less adjustable harnesses. Even Gregory's waistbelts are built for high-performance, employing an Adjust-A-Cant design that allows you to choose which of three possible hip-to-waist angles best fits your body. Unlike the sewn-in waistbelt design found in most backpacks, the Shasta's waistbelt is bolted securely to the stays and framesheet, providing optimal weight distribution and helping to maintain comfort regardless of the weight of your load. The Flo-Form II padding of the shoulder harness and waistbelt provides cushioning and prevents chafing. A layer of soft foam covered in smooth, abrasion-resistant fabric encases denser layers of foam which provide stability and support. A chimney ventilation channel between the padded, breathable back panel and the body of the pack allows air to circulate and reduces the sweat factor often associated with carrying a heavy load. A sternum strap and load-lifter straps further enhance the fit of the Shasta and ensure the stability of your load, allowing convenient adjustment while on the trail.

A lashed divider separates the top-entry main compartment of the Shasta from a lower sleeping bag compartment, allowing for organization and separation of wet and dry gear. When hauling longer items or in need of access between the two compartments, you can unhook the divider and convert the Shasta to a single, large compartment. The extendible lid of the Shasta includes a weather-resistant zippered pocket for stowing gear and can be detached from the pack body for use as a fanny pack. A large front pocket with a weather-resistant zipper provides an additional place to store gear and a zippered entry inside the pocket allows front access to the main pack body.

The Shasta also includes a canted water bottle holder, an elastic mesh side pocket, twin daisy chain gear attachments, gear loops, and side and lower panel compression straps. An integrated sleeve and exit port make the Shasta hydration compatible.

Made of a durable 210D nylon fabric and further protected by a rugged weather-resistant Shelter-Rite tarpaulin bottom, the Shasta is available in Midnight Blue or Lichen Green color options. The Shasta is available in XS, S, M or L size options.