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Gregory Z22 Daypack

Gregory Z22 Daypack

Item # 755252
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With a well-ventilated backpanel to keep you cool and a superior suspension, going fast and ultralight has never been so easy!

  • Jet Stream Direct Transfer Suspension puts the weight of the pack directly on the specially designed frame, increasing support as load increases
  • Zippered, hydration-compatible main compartment sports a sleeve with hanger for your reservoir (sold separately)
  • Front pocket expands, letting you stash bulky gear and keep it easily accessible
  • MP3/snack pocket for storage of your portable music or energy gels
  • 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 a mini-tool
  • Two stretchy side pockets can keep water bottles and snacks within easy reach

    Specification for torso / waist and hips / base volume and weight are as follows:
  • Small - 15.5-17.5 in. / 22-28 in. / 1,200 cu. in. (19.5 liters) / 2 lbs. 8 oz.
  • Medium - 17.5-19.5 in. / 28-34 in. / 1.312 cu. in. (21.6 liters) / 2 lbs. 10 oz.

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Item 755252

Gregory Z22 Daypack Specs

Specification

Description

GenderUnisex
Frame typeInternal
Approximate volume1,312 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric22 liters
Average weight2 lbs. 10 oz.
Average weight - metric1.2 kilograms
Adjustable torsoNo
Fits torso17.5 - 19.5 inches
Dimensions21.5 x 10.5 x 7.5 inches
MaterialRipstop nylon
Number of pockets3 + main compartment
Hydration compatibleYes
Access / LoadingPanel

Gregory Z22 Daypack Customer Reviews

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Gregory Z22 Daypack
 
4.8

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good padding (5)
  • Adjustable (4)
  • Large capacity (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day trip (5)
    • Hiking (5)
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    • Casual adventurer (3)

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    Sep

    13

    2007

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Gregory Daypack great for day hikes

    By cheshire

    from Boston, MA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Good fit
    • Good padding
    • Good size
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day hikes
      • Day trip
      • Hiking

      Comments about Gregory Z22 Daypack:

      I bought the backpack for some dayhiking - a few hours here and there of recreational hiking. I'm not an experienced hiker and this was the first 'hiking' backpack that I've ever owned. So, for serious hikers, you may find some of my revelations to be old hat, but I'm pretty excited about the pack.

      For previous day hikes, I used a school pack, a bulky saggy thing with no internal structure, and a wide thick back that welded itself to my back with every drop of sweat. Changing to the Gregory DayPack was fantastic.

      First of all, my husband and I went through every daypack in the store for about 1 hour, filling each one with weights and trying them on. Both of us homed in on the Gregory pack. It was very adjustable and fit well on both of us. Not that we're very different sizes, but he's half a foot taller and there are the usual shoulder width and torso length differences. The padded waist straps fitted comfortably just over the hips and the shoulder straps did not dig into the neck. And even though there was enough distance between the frame and the pack to let in air, it was still close enough on your back so the pack didn't pull you backward (unlike some other packs we tried).

      On the trail, the daypack performed perfectly. I was able to carry 3 liters of water without difficulty and had enough space to bring along a sweatshirt, emergncy items, snacks. At first we were worried that the side pockets were cut a too low and might let bottles fall out, but over time, we saw that the bottles in the side pockets weren't going anywhere and that the low cut was necessary to allow the wearer to access the bottles. My husband wore the old back pack most of the time, and the contortions he went through to get the bottles out of its high cut side pockets were very entertaining.

      As we had hoped, the waist strap made a huge difference in the weight distribution and the padding made the weight on the hips almost unnoticeable. And the small pockets in the strap were very useful for things like hand cleaner, cell phone.

      Finally, the big advantage to using a proper hiking backpack to a school pack when you're out on a walk is that it is narrow. The Gregory pack really gives you very good freedom of motion so once you have it on, you can forget it's there. It's not bumping into your shoulders, pulling at your neck or grinding into your lower back. It fits nicely onto you and then follows your motion without getting in the way.

      Other thoughts:
      I like the orange color.
      It's been very sturdy so far, but we've only had it for a couple of months. We expect to use it on many more hikes, but only time will tell how tough it really is.
      Price-wise, it doesn't seem cheap compared to ye old back pack, but it so much improved the hike, that it was worth every penny.

      Note: The shape of the pack and the pocket-orgnization is made for hiking supplies, not text books, so I don't suggest that this should replace an ordinary backpack for school or work when you have to shlep a lot of stuff. Also, when we used it during a little biking, it worked better than an ordinary backpack, but it's obviously optimized for hiking and walking. When you're bent forward on the bike, the shoulder straps don't sit so well and the weight distribution is a little high.

      SO, the moral is, for day hikes and long walks, check this puppy out.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      29

      2008

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Well-designed day pack

      By Karl F K

      from High Point, NC

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Good padding
      • Large capacity
      • Very adjustable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Day trip
        • Hiking

        Comments about Gregory Z22 Daypack:

        I studied the day pack market pretty carefully at the Greensboro, NC, REI and other outfitters nearby before selecting the Gregory Z-22 (1,300 cu) -- based on my particular needs. I have been using a Kelty Redwing (2,650 cu) for the past 12 years for my Appal Trail maintenance work trips. But the Kelty was too big for recreational day hikes. I needed to get in touch with new designs and new technology. I dabbled with some of the Ospray models but wanted to be able to get things more easily through the top-panel system. I am not a bladder carrier at this point, preferring bottles. I originally bought a Gregory Z-30 (?) (1,800 cu)and took it home, studied it, packed it, wore it around the house. It was actually more pack than I needed for day hikes. I returned it to REI the next day, exchanging it for the Z-22. No hassles at all. I like REI a lot for that reason. The next day I did a very strenuous 11-mile, six-hour hike at Rock Castle Gorge, bordering the Blue Ridge Parkway in the mountains of Virginia. I was carrying 40 oz of water (two 20-oz Nalgene bottles in the mesh pockets), a windbreaker, a First-Aid kit, lunch and other little items. The Z-22 was absolutely great. I used the waist belt with the little, zippered pocket on it for storing my digital camera. The sternum straps, adjustable by tightness and vertical height, were also valuable. I like the Z-22's top panel-loading design, making things easy to get to. The patented tension support system, allowing space and air between my back and the pack, was also effective. My shirt didn't get wet at all.
        Several fellow hikers -- men and women -- asked me about the pack and examined it during breaks. I gave them the full spiel.
        I am very impressed with the Z-22 and highly recommend it. I do recommend that you look at the small and medium sizes of the Z-22, though, and decide which is best for you. They are designed with different measurements. I preferred a Medium -- I'm 5'7 and 175 lbs. with a big torso.

        ....Karl in High Point,NC

        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        18

        2007

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Finally, a comfortable women's backpack

        By Older than dirt

        from Eckert, CO

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Fits without rubbing
        • Good padding
        • Large capacity
        • Very adjustable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Car Camping
          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about Gregory Z22 Daypack:

          Until I used the Gregory Z22, I have never had a backpack that was comfortable. They hurt my shoulders, rub my armpits, sag on my hips, disturb my balance, leave my back sweaty, and never fit my body size.

          The Gregory does fit. I have been packing this little daypack FULL of stuff for weekly hikes and extended camping trips for the past three months, and often forget I am carrying it. It holds a lot, if you pack it carefully.

          I hike with 25 other seniors and most of the women have tried on my Z22. All have loved its comfort and ease of adjustability. Several are buying one on their next trip to town.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          14

          2007

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great Pack But Holds Next To Nothing

          By jaysonsan

          from Los Angeles, CA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Good padding
          • Very adjustable

          Cons

          • Small Capacity

          Best Uses

          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about Gregory Z22 Daypack:

          This pack, like most in its line, is incredibly comfortable. As a stand-alone pack I highly recommend it. However, if you plan to use it as a summit pack or any other kind of secondary storage for longer hikes I would look somewhere else. The Gregory's rigid frame makes it rather bulky for its size so forget about trying to cram it into the bottom of a larger backpack. The outer pouch also only closes with one small velcro strap, which is begging for gear to pop out of it. I tend to use this pack for my day to day travels as well as for trail running and simple day hikes. If that's all you're looking for, get this pack.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jul

          3

          2008

           
          5.0

          Awesome Daypack!

          By Kersten

          from Ellensburg, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Good padding
          • Large capacity
          • Very adjustable
          • Very Comfortable

          Cons

          • Not enough straps

          Best Uses

          • Day trip
          • Hiking

          Comments about Gregory Z22 Daypack:

          I was in need of a new daypack that could store a reasonable amouth of gear and still fit comfortably. This pack definetely met my requirements.

          While the inside pocket to hold the camelback bladder seems to be a bit bulky, there is still plenty of room inside the pack for an extra set of clothing, food, sandals/shoes, and other essentials.

          Ive put alot of miles on this pack and its by far one of the most comfortable daypacks I have owned.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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