ROBBE: We really acquired this pack in the direction of the top of final summer season, so it’s been with me for awhile. Taylor’s Scree pack was much less of a operating pack and extra of a fastpack, this 10-liter model of the Gallagator is extra of a operating pack and fewer of the latter.
Light-weight and stacked with simply the correct quantity of pockets and storage choices, the Gallagator is an ideal daypack for climbing, brief runs, or city exploring. I took this on a household trip to Rocky Mountain Nationwide Park (the place I met up with Taylor), which included lengthy day hikes carrying a bunch of stuff for my household. I additionally used it for operating, paddleboarding, fishing, and metropolis biking.
At the beginning, consolation is vital with any pack. Thriller Ranch did a pleasant job of offering beneficiant padding with a vertical air flow cutout for the again. That mentioned, I don’t suppose it’s pretty much as good as Camelbak’s M.U.L.E. air flow design, however they could have a proprietary lock on that. Consolation-wise, I had no points, similar with the straps. For climbing, anyway.
When it comes to storage, there’s loads to go round, regardless of the supposed limitations of the 10L spec. The zip pocket on the lid of the principle storage compartment is a pleasant quick-access spot, and has an built-in key loop so that you don’t lose these suckers within the backcountry. The principle compartment is extensive open, with a separate stash for a hydration bladder.
