Gear Review
Gregory Z 55 Backpack - 3112-3722cu in
Light, Stable Workhorse
By AZCanyonHiker
Ranked #1719 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
November 27, 2007
This is the second generation of Z packs. The first Z pack was great, This Z pack is fabulous. Super lightweight and still rock solid even with heavy loads. Rated to 35 sure, but I've carried nearly 45 pounds in this pack with no discomfort. At 45 pounds the pack tends to bend adding extra weight to your shoulders, but if you are packing in a heavy load and packing out much lighter, the bending is worth it for a few miles (it pops right back to the original shape immediately, old Z pack could not do this well). Enough room for 2 bladders inside if you carry that much water. Hipbelt easily holds a camera and snacks in mesh pockets. And best yet!, when pack is fairly empty in your tent, it makes an unbelievable comfortable pillow backside up, under your sleeping bag.
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
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