Gear Review
Gregory Z 55 Backpack - 3112-3722cu in
Best Pack Ever!
By David Frederick
Ranked #881 - 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!
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D Double-diamond ripstop, 210D x 420D HD flat weave
- Volume:
- [S] 3112cu in (51L); [M] 3417cu in (56L); [L] 3722cu in (61L)
- Suspension:
- JetStream LTS, thermo-formed & die-cut HDPE framesheet, 7001-T6 hollow aluminum stay
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes, dual ports
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top, side
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 top lid, 1 front, 1 front expandable bucket, 2 side stretch water bottle, 2 hip-belt; [Internal] 1 large main
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 3lb 13oz (1750g); [M] 3lb 15oz (1800g); [L] 4lb 3oz (1900g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, weekend trips, light packing, rock climbing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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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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