By Everett Potter

Gregory Inertia H20 18L

My new favorite pack for day hikes is the Gregory Inertia 18 H2O daypack. I was a fan of Camelbacks when they came out a couple of decades ago but this new pack from Gregory made me rethink the concept. It has a 3D Hydro reservoir and perforated 3D foam back panel that provides space for airflow, which means that hydration and perspiration are taken care of. The 2 liter 3D Hydro reservoir is stashed in a dedicated zippered compartment and there’s an inline hose and a Drylock bite valve. There’s a removable webbing hipbelt for those days when it’s simply not needed. Add a top zippered pocket with a key clip, a side zippered pocket and even a side mesh bottle pocket, presumably to top up the reservoir. The bag is big enough to stash extra layers and lunch, and then grab it and go … continue reading