Gear Review
Gregory Z65 Backpack - 3539-4272cu in
Review Title
By AC
Ranked #611 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
January 2, 2010
I've had the z65 for over a year and it is the best pack that I own. I have put this through way more than they say it is capable of and it is still holding up great with no signs of falling apart. In the past year I have used this for about 150 days, from 8 day backcountry trips in the in Wasatch and the Rockies to rainy Northeast overnighters. I also take this on long, one day winter hikes (but always pack extra in case I need to spend the night out) and it does great. There is plenty of room for all my gear, but I don't feel like the pack is too big either. The front loading pocket is very useful for quick access to cloths that you might need to take out or stuff in the pack while on the go. I now have two Gregory packs (the other is a day pack), the shoulder straps and hip belt are very comfortable on both of them and I think my next pack will be the bigger Gregory Denali Pro because I don't want to try and keep stuffing 85L worth of gear into this bad boy. Gregory's customer service is very good and one time fixed the zippers on my other pack for free and very fast, you can't go wrong with any of their packs, they have it right.
View Details: Gregory Z65 Backpack - 3539-4272cu in
Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (210D, double diamond ripstop)
- 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, front
- Pockets:
- 1 lid, 2 side water bottle, 2
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Gear Loops:
- no
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- no
- Weight:
- (S) 3 lb 15 oz, (M) 4 lb 3 oz, (L) 4 lb 7 oz
- Volume:
- 65 L
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, weekend trips, light packing, rock climbing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: November 28, 2010 By: Sam Day
pygmyowl, What kind of comment is that? You're clueless.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Write your comment here...who are these people that get to spend half the year backpacking all over the United States? The independently wealthy? David Breashers? Or perhaps professional outdoors people who get paid to give glowing reviews to particular gear-makers.
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes