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 ...

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.

To see how it compares with the competition, check out our article on the best backpacks for hiking.