Gear Review
Gregory Z 55 Backpack - 3050-3660cu in
Best Pack Ever!
By David Frederick
Ranked #162 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 28, 2009
Packs need to be tried, since no one pack is right for every person. That said, my Z pack the best pack I've ever used. I used it to hike the JMT last summer with 38 pounds on re-supply day. I used it this winter for a six week expedition in Chile and Argentina. It held all my gear for the entire trip!
I've attached a stuff sack/bottle carrier on the belt, since I prefer not to use the bladder option. The front belt pockets hold my camera and glasses.
When there is bulky stuff to carry the huge back pocket expands. The pack is so adjustable, I use it as a daypack by tightening all the adjusting pulls. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with all the straps before you set out.
It is very sturdy and has held up well under rough conditions. Pretty water tight in the few light rain situations I found myself.
It's a little heaver than my two ultralight packs, but OH so much more comfortable!
View Details: Gregory Z 55 Backpack - 3050-3660cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D Double box HT ripstop fabric
- Volume:
- [S] 3050cu in (50L); [M] 3350cu in (55L); [L] 3660cu in (60L)
- Suspension:
- Ventilated Jet Stream Suspension system, Auto-Fit harness systems
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- External Pockets:
- 2 Front, 1 top, 2 waist-belt
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- Ice Axe Loops:
- No
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 3lb 2oz (1400g); [M] 3lb 5oz (1500g); [L] 3lb 8oz (1600g)
- Recommended Use:
- Fast-packing, through-hiking, weekend backpacking, rock climbing, all-day hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: July 19, 2009 By: Joshua G D
Where did you get the watter bottle attachments for the belt?? and did you feel like the water bottle got in the way? Im thinking about the z 55 for my longer trips. I have the z 35r for shorter ones.
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