CarryFacts published 2026-10-15 · Sources checked 2026-10-15
External reports concern historical samples. Current SKU equivalence remains unverified; this is not a CarryFacts hands-on test.
Reviewed sample: Gregory · Detour 40 · Reviewed production revision unconfirmed · Reviewed capacity not separately established in this analysis. Historical publisher sample only; current production equivalence, stock and individual fit remain unverified. A complete CarryFacts specification record is not yet linked.
Compression buckles obstruct the main-compartment zipper, making the otherwise smooth molded zipper pulls less convenient to operate. After carrying wet swimsuits home, the reviewer said the Gregory Detour 40 dried completely in about an hour without water marks. The main compartment uses a full-height U-shaped zipper on both sides, creating a clamshell opening that simplifies packing.
Two internal mesh sleeves can hold bottles, slim shoes, or sunscreen, while a top zippered pocket organizes small accessories. The reviewer often struggled to keep the fully loaded Gregory Detour 40 upright because its cinched bottom lacks a stable base.
Reported strengths
- The reviewer found the front zippered pocket reachable for phones or cameras while wearing the pack, even with the sternum strap fastened.
- The reviewer reported that the padded shoulder straps remained comfortable over long distances without causing back or neck pain.
- After carrying wet swimsuits home, the reviewer said the Gregory Detour 40 dried completely in about an hour without water marks.
Reported trade-offs
- The reviewer found smaller laptops or tablets difficult to retrieve from the deep compartment when the backpack was fully packed.
- Compression buckles obstruct the main-compartment zipper, making the otherwise smooth molded zipper pulls less convenient to operate.
- The reviewer often struggled to keep the fully loaded Gregory Detour 40 upright because its cinched bottom lacks a stable base.
Scope and limits
- Historical publisher sample only; current production equivalence, stock and individual fit remain unverified.
- Attributed analysis of one original publisher review; CarryFacts has not performed a hands-on test.
- Commercial relationships have not been separately established. Read the original review for its full disclosures.
Original sources
- Pack Hacker — original source ↗
Pack Hacker Team · Published: 2021-09-30 · Updated: 2024-10-23 · Checked: 2026-10-15
Gregory Detour 40 Backpack Review | Pack Hacker; reviewed identity: Gregory Detour 40; Reviewed production revision unconfirmed; Reviewed capacity not separately established in this analysis
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