Gregory Mountain Products Women's Jade 25 Backpack

This pack is actually a few years old since it came out. What a comfortable design, I love the suspension system, keeps you cooler than most, you still get a little sweat but not bad at all. This is just a perfect size for my day hikes with or without the hydration system all my gear fits! Some days I pack more than others and it's nice to know that it will fit comfortably. A lot of ways to adjust as you walk if needed. The two hip pockets are great, maybe a little small and too far back but a great idea for your phone or snacks. The two mesh pockets on each side work for water bottles, but it's a stretch to reach them. The front pocket is roomier than it looks, just loosen the compression straps and stuff it in. Packing with a hydration bottle in the main compartment takes a little creative packing to keep pack width down but it can be done. And I was quite surprised the water stayed cold for so long with no insulation. Overall it's a great day pack, and I'm glad I got one before they were discontinued, a few still out there so be quick! At first I hated the weird greenish-yellow color but it grows on you pretty quick out in the field.

I love hiking gear, the innovations are so cool!! This is a great start to my collection of gear for the great outdoors!!

I received this pack today and noticed that the MSRP on the tag attached to the pack is only $120.00. Amazon charged me $134.95!!! I went back to Amazon site and they have the same pack sold by a another vendor for only $79.95. How could Amazon justify charging their customer $55.00 more than this other vendor or charging $15 more than the actual cost! I have been a very loyal customer to Amazon and never had a bad to to say about Amazon until today. I called their customer service and was told they will forward this issue to their pricing department. I hope Amazon can do something about this.

I guess it is unfair for me to give this item a 1 star review because as for the pack itself...I really like it. I like everything about it...no complaints. For people reading this review, I want to reiterate that this is a very good pack. My complaint is with Amazon. I guess my review should be:

Amazon = 0 stars

Product = 5 stars

I decided not to return this pack and re-order the other much lower price...because I am leaving for my trip on Sunday and really need to have this pack. There's no time to re-order.

Again, I am hoping Amazon will do the right thing.

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