Gear Review
Gregory Z 55 Backpack - 3050-3660cu in
Impressive in the wet
By Niall MacRae
Ranked #273 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
September 9, 2009
I love this pack anyway (Great design and suspension, well thought out, light and capacious and a great deal, relative to Osprey and Arcteryx) but I have to give it extra kudos for putting up with a 3.5 hours hike in pouring rain this weekend with no cover. It did a pretty good imitation of of being waterproof. The only thing wet in the main compartment of my pack was the insulated synthetic jacket, which was up against the fabric on the base, which seems to be a lot less water resistant than the fabric the rest of the pack is cut from. So, on top of the fact that this is my favorite pack in the world at the moment, it just added "almost-waterproof" to the pro side of things. Well worth checking out if you are looking for an overnight or light weekend pack, especially if you are thinking about the Osprey Atmos/Stratos duo. Two thumbs up, Gregory.
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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.