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Gregory Z30 Pack

Gregory Z30 Pack

Item # 755251
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This packs gives you options: take it on an ultralight overnight or a fast day on the trail. Its backpanel is well ventilated to keep you cool.

  • Jet Stream Direct Transfer Suspension puts the weight of the pack directly on the specially designed frame, increasing support as load increases
  • Top-loading main compartment sports zippered access and a reservoir hanger for your hydration sleeve
  • Front ''bucket'' pocket expands, letting you stash bulky gear, and it's easily accessible
  • Front-of-bucket pocket features another, zippered pocket for additional storage
  • Dual pole attachment points let you strap on additional gear
  • Flexible Auto-Fit harness matches your shoulder angles; perforated foam is covered with 3-D mesh to vent and wick away moisture
  • Constructed from 210-denier, high tenacity ripstop nylon and nylon twill for tear strength and abrasion resistance
  • Mesh waistbelt pockets are ideal for stashing gels, lip balm, sunscreen or that mini-tool
  • Two mesh side pockets keep water bottles or snacks within easy reach

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Gregory Z30 Pack Specs

Specification

Description

GenderUnisex
Frame typeInternal
Approximate volume1,800 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric29.5 liters
Average weight2 lbs. 12 oz.
Average weight - metric1.2 kilograms
Adjustable torsoNo
Fits torso17.5 - 19.5 inches
MaterialPolyethylene/nylon
Number of pockets6 + main compartment
Hydration compatibleYes
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Gregory Z30 Pack Customer Reviews

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Gregory Z30 Pack
 
4.6

(based on 15 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good padding (14)
  • Adjustable (12)
  • Large capacity (5)

Cons

  • Small capacity (3)

Best Uses

  • Day trip (13)
  • Hiking (10)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual adventurer (11), Avid adventurer (7)
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Comfort driven (4), Minimalist (4)

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Oct

8

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Looks can be deceiving

By Lil Nature Girl

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Good padding
  • Great Ventilation
  • Hydration compartment
  • Lightweight
  • Very adjustable

Cons

  • Long straps

Best Uses

  • Day trip
  • Hiking

Comments about Gregory Z30 Pack:

I nearly passed this up thinking it was too small. After further inspection, I was amazed by it's design and functionability. I'm a small female, and my biggest complaint about most packs are that they could not fit my small frame. Or that the shoulder pads were too thick that they rubbed against my neck uncomfortably. Not this one, it was as if it were made for me.

My favorite part about this pack is the lightweight frame with the jet stream ventilation. Finally, I no longer have to hike with my backpack bouncing on my back and making me sweaty. I also love that it has a hydration sleeve and elastic bands to keep tube nice and neat.

This daypack has just the right amount of space for your day hike essentials. Pockets on waistbelt are perfect for compass, keys, cell phone, or other palm size items. Plenty of loops to attach things to like whistle, clip-on flashlight and hiking poles. Material is lighteright, water beads up, and fabric dries quickly.

It's worth every penny in my book!!!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Sep

30

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Best daypack I've owned in 50 years

By Hiking beats working

from Black Diamond, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Excellent Ventilation
  • Good padding

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking

    Comments about Gregory Z30 Pack:

    Like the Z55 which I also own, this pack excells at providing all the space needed for a great hike without seeming to even be on my back. It has great balance, superb ventilation and I love the hip belt pockets for my camera.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    12

    2007

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    This pack solved all my problems!

    By Seal Lady

    from Berkeley, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Good padding
    • Very adjustable

    Cons

    • Small Capacity

    Best Uses

    • Hiking

    Comments about Gregory Z30 Pack:

    I am a volunteer harbor seal counter at Pt Reyes National Seashore, which involves lugging a heavy spotting scope and tripod (as well as binoculars, food and layers of clothing for all sorts of conditions) on day hikes that range up to 8 or 9 miles, some off trail. Carrying this equipment, especially the heavy scope, in my traditional day pack caused intense shoulder pain after a few miles. I also tried an old frame backpack which was big and awkward and let me feeling very wobbly as I stood on the edge of the Tomales Bay cliffs.

    But the Gregory Z30 solved these problems. Now I carry most of the weight on hips and legs, which is much more comfortable. The relatively small size and body-hugging fit of the pack keeps the weight close to me so I have much better balance. This is a great pack if you are carrying a lot of weight in relation to volume (there really is not that much carrying capacity for more than a day hike, in my opinion).

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    11

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    I mostly like it, but

    By _V_

    from paso robles, ca

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Good padding
    • Very adjustable

    Cons

    • Accessibility

    Best Uses

    • Day trip
    • Hiking

    Comments about Gregory Z30 Pack:

    I bought this because I needed a daypack with a padded belt to carry my heavy camera and lenses while I'm hiking. Aside from the accessibility issues, I like it pretty well... it is very comfortable and fits a short torso. However, the way it is set up, I have a hard time getting to my camera (naturally, at the bottom of the pack), and completely impossible when I have my camelbak in the nifty bladder pocket. I'm sure there's a way to work around this (like keeping the bladder outside the main compartment) but I'm miffed that I have to do it.

    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    13

    2008

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Pack for Travelling Ultralight

    By sapphire11507

    from Phoenix, AZ

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Good padding
    • Great for short torsos
    • Very adjustable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day trip

      Comments about Gregory Z30 Pack:

      Wonderful pack! I'm a petite female with a short torso so finding a pack that could fit the curve of my back was crucial and this "fit" the bill. I'm using it for a three week Europe trip and yes, it does fit everything I need (traveling ultralight). We will be traveling all over in those three weeks and I wanted something I could walk with for long periods of time and was not too cumbersome. I highly recommend this bag. Expect many years of hiking and travelling with this bag.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      22

      2007

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great Day Pack

      By lemme out

      from Ogden, UT

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good padding
      • Large capacity

      Cons

      • Straps hang

      Best Uses

      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about Gregory Z30 Pack:

      This pack is very comfortable, perfect for day hikes. Plenty of room for 10 E's, plus a few non E's when desired. My only complaint is the staps are a bit long, especially the waist belt. Scissors + sewing machine make short work of that. The pack holds everything rock solid, no shifting. It's definitely made me a Gregory fan.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great Day or Summit Pack

      By Star

      from Portland, Oregon

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Good padding
      • Large capacity
      • Very adjustable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Day trip

        Comments about Gregory Z30 Pack:

        This pack is great. I was looking for a pack for long and/or strenuous day hikes. It holds a lot of water in the hydration compartment for the full day. Also it has a main compartment for extra layers and room to spare. There are several easy access pockets to get into. Two near the hips (great for camera, can reach it easily, along with a couple on the back. I really like the air space to keep my back cool instead of sitting directly on my back.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        23

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Rough and Tough

        By Ranger08

        from Fargo, ND/ Cimmarron, NM

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Good padding
        • Large capacity
        • Very adjustable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day trip

          Comments about Gregory Z30 Pack:

          I work at Philmont and use this pack alot for crews. It allows me to get the three days matrial in and comfortable. it also holds up for fast hiking for my job as a ranger.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Mar

          13

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Excellent ultralight pack

          By dog hiker

          from Rockville, MD

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Good padding
          • Very adjustable
          • Well balanced

          Cons

          • Hard to zip closed
          • Small Capacity

          Best Uses

          • Day trip
          • Ultralight Trips

          Comments about Gregory Z30 Pack:

          I've used this pack on several daytrips. Comfort and ride has been excellent. The top of the pack is a little difficult to close, particularly when there are items in the top compartment. The hydration pouch will fit a 3 liter bladder but it is very snug. The bottom of the pack is big enough to hold your lunch or cooking gear plus your rainsuit or an extra fleece sweater. I also like the hooks on the outside to secure your trekking poles.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          15

          2007

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          OK for a day hike with limited gear

          By B the adventurer

          from Santa Rosa, CA

          About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Good padding
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Difficult to pack
          • Small Capacity

          Best Uses

          • Day trip

          Comments about Gregory Z30 Pack:

          Though there is a lot of room at the bottom of the pack, I found it sometimes frustrating to put things in the top when a water bladder was in place. The opening of the pack becomes very narrow. Another small thing, there is no hook for my keys.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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