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John Doran, Backpacker's Editor-in-Chief: "Gregory's ISO daypack is the most used piece of gear in my closet. It's big enough for most three season dayhikes, versatile enough for climbing and bike commuting, yet light enough for trail running and riding." - Backpacker Gear Guide March 2006
from Lancaster, Pa. on 8/3/2008
I have used this pack for day hikes and with about 8-10 lbs. of gear I don't even know it's there, it's that comfortable. The are plenty of compartments to keep your gear separated and within easy reach. The Iso pack is very adjustable. This pack has all of the features you could want in a daypack.
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from MALVERN, PA. on 9/17/2007
I NEED TO CARRY SEVERAL HEAVY TOOLS TO CUT THROUGH THE ROSE BRAMBLES, AND THICK VINES...CELL PHONE...WATER,...CAMERA...JACKET...GLOVES, SHOVEL...ETC, AND THIS PACK DOES IT ALL, AND FEELS LIKE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ON MY BACK..ALSO, IS MADE SO THAT I DONT FORGET WHERE THE IMPORTANT THINGS ARE...THE BEST PACK FOR MY 55YR. OLD FRAME.
from york PA on 9/16/2007
I love the waist belt and overall design of this bag, especially its lightweight quality, but wish the two main compartments were one space. When I get my filled camel in, there is not quite enough space for my other gear. Making the two compartments be able to merge into one would be great.
from Greene, Maine on 8/1/2007
I needed a light pack for an air carryon, but one that I could use every day after i arrived in Newfoundland. The weather changes a lot, so it had to hold a goretex parka, fleece, rain pants, hat, gloves, binoculars, plenty of water, food. I also needed a "real" pack with a good waist belt and sternum strap, to hold up to miles of hiking. The same pack would be my "bag" around town. The ISO was perfect--able to be compressed or stuffed full as needed. The handy zip pockets on the waist belt were a lifesaver--kept the digital camera, and glasses, easy to grab at a moment's notice. Perfect!
from West Hartford, CT on 7/8/2007
My wife and I each bought one of these packs for a trip to New Zealand. We were both very happy with them. They are very lightweight, comfortable to carry and have a surpisingly large capacity.
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from Kent, CT on 11/7/2006
This was a great bag but I was looking for something a little smaller. I ended up returning this pack for the smaller gregory reactor which I have not stopped using everday since I got it.
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from NJ on 10/4/2006
I ordered this pack for use as a daypack for climbing/hiking. Very light. Seems durable. Perfect size (for me...I'm about 5'3" and slim). Great waistbelt. But it's not built for a woman. The straps come very far in across the chest making the pack uncomfortable and unbalanced when weighted. Would be a great pack for a guy or a small busted woman.