The Best Gregory Backpack
I have the Gregory Deva 60. I really love the pack, as do many other women out there - it is the most popular Gregory Back pack on the market. I was curious about what makes the pack so comfortable, so I decided to dig around on the mighty internet and find out. Ultimately I wanted to help you all figure out which Gregory back pack is the right one for you.
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There are two Gregory technologies that come into play with these packs. I put the descriptions of the technologies from the Gregory website below. You might want to take a deep breath before continuing to read…
“The Response CFS Suspension System with our Quick-Adjust, 5-point angle waistbelt adjusts to five different hip belt angles with ease, and the ultra-soft precurved 3D wastbelt and harness provide maximum comfort by eliminating wrinkling and hot spots on main contact areas of the hips and shoulders. Twin aluminum stays are supported by a horizontal anti-barreling cross stay to ensure that the pack will not barrel under extreme weight.”
“The Response AFS Suspension System is an independent rotating waistbelt system that automatically registers hip angle, while the customizable pivot control system mirrors your body’s movements and evenly distributes weight, increasing both load support and movement. Ultra-soft precurved 3D waistbelt and harness provide maximum comfort as you hike.”
That was an eye-full right?
It all has to do with weight. The AFS system packs are comfortable up to a load of 55lbs. The CFS system can handle a heavier maximum load of about 70lbs.
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The Gregory Jade 50 Pack and the Gregory Z55 both use the JetStream LTS Suspension System. Get ready for another eye-full:
“Gregory’s Proprietary JetStream LTS Suspension System provides true airflow across you back by using a lightweight, thermomolded framesheet with a hollow aluminum stay that supports the load without adding excessive weight. Ventilated, moisture wicking harness and waistbelt systems combine for all day comfort while a padded lumbar promotes positive load transfer.”
In other words, these packs are light and would be uncomfortable if you loaded them with more than 45lbs.
The Makalu and Petit Dru Packs are mountaineering packs. The Gregory Makalu is designed to be comfortable with loads of up to 55lbs. The Petit Dru Pro Pack is designed to be comfortable with weights of up to 70lbs. Mountaineering packs are designed to be more durable and will stand up to being dropped from up high and scrapped against cliffs.
So which pack to pick? There are really only four things to worry about:
- There are really only four things to worry about:
- How much weight will you carry
- How much space do you need
- How durable do you need the pack to be
- Most importantly, how does it feel
That last point is so key, and it is so subjective. The only way to really know for sure is to try it on :) Good luck kiddos! If you have any nuggets of wisdom, I’d love to hear!
