An expedition pack built for rugged alpine ascents.
With a cavernous 6102 cubic inches of space, the Gregory Denali 100 Backpack is designed for long alpine climbs, week-long Alaskan glacier trips, and gear-intensive expeditions. It's nearly identical to the Denali 75, but it'll be the better choice if you're leaving civilization behind for a week to ski big lines and climb big walls from a remote basecamp. In order to keep Denali light, Gregory designed the Denali with a lighter 210D nylon fabric and hooked it up with 420D high-density reinforcements where they are needed most. A puncture-resistant, internally laminated front panel protects against ice axes, crampons, and ski edges, while the 630D high-density nylon base saves the bottom of the pack from rock and ice. There's also a dual-entry pocket on the front panel that can hold crampons or a shell for easy access.
Gregory fitted the pack with its top-of-the-line Fusion Flex Pro suspension to keep it comfortable when weighed down with expedition-grade loads. The system is composed of two 7075 aluminum frame stays that can be removed to lighten your load, as well as a sewn-in framesheet for additional support and to prevent gear from jabbing your back. A tubular cross-stay prevents the bag from collapsing and bunching when weighed down with a heavy load, and the high-density EVA foam padding at the shoulders, back, and hip pads ensure a comfortable fit. There's a removable bivy pad concealed in the back panel, and the hip belt can be also removed when you're really trying to go fast and light in the high alpine.
The classic top-loading design lets you stuff all your gear securely down inside, but Gregory also integrated a full-length side slash zip access point for easy access to layers that have been stashed closer to the bottom. A zippered pocket underneath the removable lid is perfect for small items, the stowaway side pocket securely stows water bottles, and waist belt gear loops are perfect for all your rock- and ice-climbing gear. There's an internal hydration reservoir with a tube port to keep you hydrated, and a quick-access zippered pocket at the side that's designed to keep your topo map close at hand. Since the Denali is designed for alpine expeditions, you'll want to keep your ice axes handy, which you can easily do with the dual carry system.
Fusion Flex Pro suspension
Integrated framesheet and removable aluminum stays
Top and side access
Removable hip belt with gear loops
Removable top lid and bivy pad
Front daisy chain
Hydration sleeve
Zippered side pocket and dual-entry front panel pocket
Dual ice axe carry and crossover compression straps
Item #GRE005Z

Material[body] 210D nylon, 420D HD nylon, [base] 630D HD nylon, [lining] 210D nylon
Volume100L (6102cu in)
Support/SuspensionFusion Flex Pro, removable aluminum stays, integrated framesheet, molded EVA back panel
Shoulder StrapsAuto-Cant harness
Waist Beltyes, LifeSpan EVA foam, removable
Hydration Compatibleyes
Accesstop, side
Pockets1 removable lid, 1 zippered side, 2 fold-away side, 1 front panel
Gear Loopsyes, hip belt, daisy chain
Ice Axe Carryyes, dual
Trekking Pole Carryyes
Compressionyes
Weight Capacity80 lbs
Claimed Weight6 lb 4 oz
Recommended Usealpine & expedition, climbing, backpacking
Manufacturer Warrantylimited lifetime