Gear Review
Gregory Z 55 Backpack - 3112-3722cu in
Impressive in the wet
By Niall MacRae
Ranked #929 - 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.
View Details: Gregory Z 55 Backpack - 3112-3722cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Diamond ripstop 210D
- Support/Suspension:
- Jetstream LTS frame
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- no
- Detachable Lid:
- yes
- Access:
- top, side
- Pockets:
- 1 top, 1 front, 2 side water bottle, 2
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Gear Loops:
- no
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- no
- Weight:
- (S) 3 lb 13 oz, (M) 3 lb 15 oz, (L) 4 lb 3 oz
- Volume:
- 55 L
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, weekend trips, light packing, rock climbing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.