US brand Gregory is a hiking backpack specialist – it doesn’t make anything else – and this specialism and expertise is most evident in the brand’s back systems. They don’t mess around.

Having tested a range of packs from Osprey, Black Diamond Alpkit and Montane, this was my first time venturing out wearing a Gregory pack. The Jade LT pack is a decidedly snugger backpack to ...

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