Gregory Goes There

Gregory Product Designer, CJ Whittaker, set out to design a bag that was extremely versatile, a pack you could use for anything. As there was nothing quite like that in the Gregory line previous to the new All Mountain packs, the design team started from scratch. They began with the basics, a suspension that would allow the wearer to move freely and features that would accommodate a wide range of gear, which meant a lot of research both inside and outside of the office. So the team drew a great deal of their inspiration for the pack from doing the activities in which the pack was meant to be used, including skiing, climbing, hiking and mountaineering.

The team custom built the Fusion™ LTS suspension system to move with you in situations like a multipitch climb, backcountry skiing, or mountaineering where it’s essential that the pack is comfortable and stays out of the way for better performance. Starting with the existing Gregory 3D suspension seemed to be the most logical as it’s foam components keep their shape, are super comfortable, and offer a right-off-the-shelf fit. By narrowing waist belt and harnesse design, it allowed for superior range of motion as well as provide access to a climbing harness without removing the bag from your back. Additionally, the pack features the Alpinisto pack’s Wraptor™ Stabilizer system that pulls the lumbar pad right to the small of your back, auto-locating it to the correct spot for optimal carry.

When it came to bag design, designers wanted a feature rich bag, with a clean design, so they set out to pack as much functionality into each feature as possibles. Most features tuck away into their own pockets, like the ice axe loops, so they won’t get caught on branches, other gear, etc. The ski attachment haul loops allow for either forward or backward placement depending on where you want the weight to sit. And probably the most unique feature to this pack is the full-zip access, which means the skirt opens up and the bag butterflies open, so you can access all of your gear at once.

The fabrics are light-weight, but beefed up in areas that need reinforcement, like the sides, where skis, trekking poles, or other gear often cause abrasion on the pack body. And the for the bottom panel fabric, they used 1680 ballistic nylon fabric. So rest assured, you can drop the pack on the ground a million and half times and you won’t have a problem.

The Fusion™ LTS is the ultimate one-stop-shop pack. Don’t believe us? Check out CJ’s video below, where he details all the great features, suspension, function and uses for these all new Gregory packs.

View the full line of Fusion™ LTS packs HERE.