Gregory

Gregory Z55 Backpack

• nylon
• Aluminum frame
• JetStream LTS Suspension with 3 waistbelt size adjustment options

Product Description

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The workhorse of our backpacking ventilated line, this durable yet lightweight pack carries like a dream. Thru-hikes, lightweight three-day weekends, or trips to the crag are just a few places you'll enjoy wearing this update classic backpack.

Features:

• JetStream LTS Suspension with 3 waistbelt size adjustment options
• Ventilated and moisture wicking harness and waistbelt
• Top load and side zipper access that goes the length of the pack
• Front zippered pocket and expandable front bucket pocket
• Dual hydration ports and sleeve
• Removable top lid
• Side, bottom and top compression
• Dual quick access waistbelt pockets
• Exterior side pockets with pass-through compression
• Dual axe/tool attachment points with secure carry under front pocket fold
• Water-resistant zippers
• 7001-T6 hollow aluminum stay
• 210D double diamond ripstop and 210D x 420D HD flat weave fabrics

Specifications:

• Volume (S): 50 liters
• Weight (S): 3 pounds, 2 ounces
• Torso Length (S): 16 to 18 inches
• Volume (M): 55 liters
• Weight (M): 3 pounds, 5 ounces
• Torso Length (M): 18 to 20 inches
• Volume (L): 60 liters
• Weight (L): 3 pounds, 8 ounces
• Torso Length (L): 20 to 22 inches

Product Description

With our ventilated JetStream LTS Suspension, this durable yet lightweight pack carries like a dream. Thru hikes, lightweight three day weekends, or trips to the crag are just a few places you’ll enjoy wearing this classic.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000AXTL1Q
• Item model number: Z55
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,595 in Clothing (See Top 100 in Clothing)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Pack, March 22, 2007

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Jeffrey D. Beckman "Tripod" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This pack is just perfect for me! I'm lightening up quite a bit in order to reach places farther away, pack 20 mile days, etc and this is sweet! I did quite a bit of research before buying and I'm glad I did and that I ended up w/ this pack. It's not the lightest out there but the tiny bit of extra weight over the REALLY light packs gives you much better comfort, sability, storage, durability, on and on and on. Make sure you get the right size, check the Gregory website. Customer Service at Gregory can't be beat either! This pack is an instant classic.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big enough and airy, November 3, 2009

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TucsonShopper (Tucson, Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gregory Z55 Backpack (Misc.)

I could have gone bigger with (far) better support for carrying more weight by buying the Gregory Baltoro 70 Backpacking Pack, but, like Jeffery, I decided to stay smaller (lighter) and cooler for overnight to week long desert treks. And, I'm glad I did. This is a far more versatile pack (bag expands well, comfortably carrying 40 pounds). It has top and side access to a single compartment with a wide back bucket pocket (not removable, forming an area underneath) and a good sized top lid pocket. With all these different shaped/sized areas, however, it did take a bit of time to figure out how to best pack.

Very crucial for me living in the desert is how the Z55 has an oversized bladder pocket (seems even bigger than what's in the larger Baltoro) that easily swallows my 4 liter platypus (which I no longer use because it always leaks - a commonly reported problem) or my new 6 liter Camelbak 200 oz/6.0L MG Omega Replacement Reservoir (designed to military specs for the modern "warfighter" aka merc) so I don't plan on using side bottle pockets (but they would have been nice to have). The pocket could also carry two 2-liter bladders.

I don't mind the smaller hip pads but I wish the straps were a bit more padded under the shoulders. And, it would be nice, say, if the top made into a day pack. Take Jeffery's advice about getting the right size - a too small Z55 can hurt. But these cons are minor... it's easy to see why this very well made, stable, and well-ventilated pack has become so popular. A Best Buy (esp considering I paid less than a C note at Sierra Trading)!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best midsize pack I've ever used., February 7, 2010

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SierraVagabond - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gregory Z55 Backpack (Misc.)

I hike a lot in the Sierras, and this pack is just about perfect for the 2-3 night outing. The past weekend I went x-country skiing to the Glacier Point and hit by an epic blizzard (see the weather report in the Yosemite last week of January), and the pack held up no problem. I really appreciated the side access to get the stuff out in intense snow storm with the gloves on without emptying the entire bag. From the High Sierras to Death Valley, this durable bag got me through with comfort and ease. I very highly recommend this bag.

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