Gregory Citro 24 Backpack for Men

2021-03-30T20:00:00

I just received this backpack couple days ago and I use it this morning for a 10 mile walk and it?s pretty good I put 15 pounds on it and held in pretty good very comfortable

Mj 7.

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2021-03-29T20:00:00

I needed this pack to be able to carry daily during scout summer camp. 3L reservoir and width necessary for a notebook I had to have with me at all times. The pack is crazy comfortable, I hardly notice it's there for the 10, 12, 14 hour days. I drink all the water (Florida, summertime heat and humidity both high 90s)as well. The pockets are great for organizing the small stuff as well...rain gear, face mask, pocket knife, lip balm, you get the idea. You won't regret having this pack (I've had it over 2 years, and use as a day bag for almost every scout trip).

Rob B.

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2020-12-29T19:00:00

I've yet to have a chance to use the pack on a dayhike, but I've loaded it up and carried it around the house a bit to test it out. It is very comfortable and distributes the weight well, I hardly notice it is there. The side stretch pockets are a bit tight for a standard 1 L nalgene-style water bottle, but I think that may be a good thing overall, as the bottle won't move around while on a hike. The 24L pack size is the sweet spot for me; big enough for some extra layers, small first aid kit, compass, map, headlamp, etc. and a water bladder, still leaving enough room to pack lunch for the family, but not so large as to feel it move around or get in the way when scrambling. The one issue I've noticed so far is the upper cinch point for carrying hiking poles. It is too low on the bag, leaving too much of the pole above the cinch point so they move around quite a bit. It helps to use the clipped strap on the side of the bag to secure the poles more. I look forward to a chance to dayhike with the bag, but overall, I'm very happy with the pack.

HikeNBike

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2020-12-06T19:00:00

Pros: Really well built with top-notch construction and quality components, like YKK zippers, well sized zipper pulls and high-density rip stop nylon bottom. The padded mesh shoulder & hip pads were very comfortable and the stretch pockets were more than accommodating for my gear. I could fit my gators, rain jacket and micro-spikes in the front one and 1 litre water bottles in each of the sides... The Vaporspan mesh suspension kept my back from getting wet with sweat which is very nice, especially on cold hikes. Cons: $120 is on the high-end of the spectrum for a pack, even for this quality, so throw in a rain cover, preferably in it's own zipped pocket so it's always handy in case... The hip belt pockets should be waterproof... I don't want to have to empty them out when it starts raining or use a plastic bag as a liner- not for a pocket this small...Finally, the shock cord for the trekking poles comes loose if you bump it. This happened twice during a hike which gives the sensation that the poles are falling out. I ended up by using the side compression strap to stabilize, which worked. Overall I really like the pack... enough to make it my go-to day hiker...

CmcG

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2020-11-15T19:00:00

I love this backpack. The grey color with some red trim looks great. Very comfortable, nice pockets, high quality. The best part is the perfect size. Enough space for a day hike or outing around town, with a little extra space. I can fit a couple of layers, food, water bottle (inside main compartment, camera and 10 essentials easily. Around town with my young son there is enough room for some of his stuff. Only small thing is I wish the main outer mesh pocket was a little larger. I can fit a rain shell but an insulated layer not quite as easily. Overall I highly recommend.

Chuck

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2020-11-05T19:00:00

Bought the 24L Citro pack for the ventilation system as my other 18L and 24L packs did not have a good system. Overall, ventilation good and comfortable to wear. Some negatives: - The side pocket does not fit a 1L Nalgene bottle. The pocket is deep enough, but the pocket's stretch material not wide enough to insert bottle. Also, there are no compression straps across the side pockets. - One size. Previous Gregory packs had S/M and M/L sizing. - No rain cover, but would be nice to have. I will probably keep the pack as it is better than my other packs I own, but will keep searching for a better pack.

Daypacker

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2020-09-20T20:00:00

The ventilation on the back is awesome. The suspension can easily handle reasonable loads. The pack weight is great considering all the packs features. Side pockets are deep enough to hold 1 L bottles and back pocket is a perfect catch all. Only thing I do not like is the hip belt zipper. I can not close it completely with one hand and it seems like simply making the zipper straight instead of rounded would fix it. The round zipper seams like it is more for aesthetics than function.

Doug

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2020-05-20T20:00:00

No sweat on you back with the suspended support. Perfect for day use. This is my favorite day pack

Shirley

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