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Gregory Z65 Pack
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The lightweight Gregory Z65 pack for multiday backpacking promotes cooling airflow across your back and effectively transfers weight from your back onto your hips.
- Top-loading pack with front access features welded, water-resistant zippers in front and on the floating top lid
- Find your gear in the main compartment quickly and easily via the horseshoe-shaped front zippered pocket—there's no more need to empty everything to reach what you want!
- Front also features a zippered stash pocket for additional weatherproof storage
- Jet Stream™ LTS suspension system boasts thick, supportive foams with Aero-tech mesh on backpanel to move moisture away
- Flexible Auto-Fit harness matches your shoulder angles and features 3-D woven mesh-covered foam for breathable airflow
- Lightweight, thermo-molded framesheet with a single hollow, aluminum stay provides support and torsional stiffness
- Constructed from 210-denier HT (high tenacity) double-box ripstop nylon and nylon twill for tear strength and abrasion resistance
- Dual mesh waistbelt pockets are ideal for stashing gels, lip balm, sunscreen or that mini-tool
- Hydration-compatible design features reservoir pocket and dual drink tube exit ports for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately)
- Side and bottom compression straps let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
- Exterior side pockets provide a handy place for frequently accessed items such as water bottles, GPS, maps and snacks
- Dual axe/tool loop attachment points let you strap on gear outside
Specifications for Small and Large torso / waist and hips / base volume (cu. in. and liters) / weight are as follows:
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Item 773915
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Gregory Z65 Pack Specs
Specification | Description |
| Gender | Men's |
| Frame type | Internal |
| Backpack style | Lightweight backpack |
| Approximate volume | 3,966 cubic inches |
| Approximate volume - metric | 65 liters |
| Average weight | 3 lbs. 14 oz. |
| Average weight - metric | 1.76 kilograms |
| Adjustable torso | No |
| Fits torso | 17.5 - 19.5 inches |
| Fits waist/hips | 28 - 34 inches |
| Material | Polyethylene/nylon |
| Frame material | Aluminum/HDPE |
| Number of stays | 1 |
| Number of pockets | 3 + main compartment |
| Access / Loading | Top/side |
| Sleeping bag compartment | No |
Gregory Z65 Pack Customer Reviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Comfortable (22)
- Lightweight (20)
- Easy to load (19)
- Good padding (18)
- Highly adjustable (15)
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking (14)
- Extended trips (8)
- Hiking (5)
- Light loads (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (18)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (13), Comfort driven (8)
Reviewed by 22 customers
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Hikes
- Extended Hikes
- Heavy Loads
- Light Loads
Comments about Gregory Z65 Pack:
I chose this pack over many, its main rival was the Baltoro 70... but I felt that Z65 felt lighter, clung tighter and would compress down better than the Baltoro when I carried lighter loads. The Baltoro felt more bulky and more like a dedicated extended night one-trick-pony pack... unlike the Z65 which could do both lighterweight nights and extended stays. Build quality is awesome. I prefer the more streamlined feeling pack to the bloated, bulging pocketed feel/look so the lack of external pockets is a plus. Overall, a great pack. Give it a whirl...you'll love it!
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Heavy Loads
Comments about Gregory Z65 Pack:
It is not fully evident how they get the weight down. This pack is well made and very comfortable with a 35 lb load. The frame creates a large area for air circulation between your back and the pack. Well thought out and the large front access panel is great. It will replace my Gregory Palisade with more comfort and shed 3 lbs!
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Fits more than perfect
- Good Padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
- Nice looking
Cons
- Expensive
- Manual missing
- Rain cover missing
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Light Loads
- Travel
Comments about Gregory Z65 Pack:
I own/have owned two huge Lowe Backpacks, a Gregory Pallisade, and a 25l Vaude Backpack. As the Pallisade got my all time favorite for longer trips (carrying +30kg), the Z65 is my new favorite if something lighter is to carry.
The Z65 is amazingly comfortable. No real problem found so far. Of course, the number of pockets could be bigger, but that is the price one has to pay for reduced weight. I really felt in love with this backpack.
The only thing I have not found out yet is how waterproof this thing is. Currently, at temperatures far below freezing, rain is not of a concern for me - therefore I still have not bought a rain cover. But since the backback does not have sealed seems, I guess it is not waterproof, as is my Vaude.
Nevertheless, there is a thing I don't like on this backback: The hipbelt seems to be detachable, but since there is no manual, I am not sure how to easily do this or if this should be done at all. Not a real problem, but sometimes transportation would just be easier without the belt. Again, no real issue as the hipbelt is not as massive as the one of my Pallisade.
By the way, walking sticks can be comfortably mounted on this backback.
Concerning the length of this backpack. The large one is a bit shorter than the Pallisade, making it nearly to small for me but still ok.
So if any Gregory guys read this review: please attach a user manual to your products, that would make live so much easier-at nearly no cost.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Light Loads
Comments about Gregory Z65 Pack:
Has a good weight/size ratio, nice zipper to access the middle of the pack, & very high quality material. My only complaint is that I don't like the elastic style of the bottle holders on the sides but that is relatively minor and most other packs are similar anyway.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Gregory Z65 Pack:
I've been mildly dissatisfied with my Osprey Aether 75 that I've had for the last 6 years, and decided to treat myself with a new pack. After much agonizing and hours of pack trials, I settled on the Z65. I used it on a 5-day hike in the Gila Wilderness.
Fit/Carry:
Its super-comfortable. The hip-belt and lumbar pad cling tight and don't slip down, the suspended back panel feels nice and ventilates well, the shoulder straps lay flat and don't roll. I found the large frame to be a little on the short side for my long torso, but it didn't turn out to be a problem.
The first day of the hike I was carrying some rather decadent fresh foods and the pack topped out just over 35 pounds, which seemed to be about as much as I'd want to regularly carry in this pack. The hipbelt just didn't have the structure and padding required to support a load greater than 40 pounds. Later in the hike, I was below 30 pounds and it carried like a dream, could hardly tell it was there.
Features/Loading: Minor gripes - I like the back-pouch well enough but miss having a flap or bungee and sleepiong bag comparment with bottom zipper. I'm indifferent to the U-shaped main comparment access. The arched back panel makes for nice ventilation, but creates a bit of an awkward interior space for loading. The elastic side pouches are too small for even a small water bottle when the pack is full, and they are difficult to reach in any case. Its not the easiest pack to strap stuff to the outside.
The pack has generous space - despite bringing full raingear, some warm clothes and some fresh foods I still had plenty of room left if I wanted to fully extend the pack bag. Towards the end of the trip, I was positively swimming in space. Its almost too big - you could easily cram in more stuff than the suspension could comfortably support. The hip-belt pouches are great, just big enough for a compact camera. The top-lid is generous, which I like. The whole thing scrunches down neatly.
All in all I was extremely happy with the pack and plan on using it this August for a week in the Sierras.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
- Color Representation
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
Comments about Gregory Z65 Pack:
Great lightweight pack. My only complaint is that the online picture's color does not match the actual pack. I bought the green one. The picture shows a muted/military green, while the actual pack is a bright green. I would have preferred the darker green shown in the picture but the actual color is not bad.
The pack itself is awesome and well thought out. It is one of the more streamlined of those available. It has everything you would expect: venting back, water carrier holder/tube hole, padded waist belt, etc. Could be a little lighter for those ultralight hikers, but great if you want a little more support than those typically offered by GoLite brands and others.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
Comments about Gregory Z65 Pack:
I've only just begun running this pack through the mill, but on a recent hike it outperformed the 5-6 packs I've used over the past 8+yrs. The super-convenient front loading panel was a big selling point for me, and was just as useful as I'd hoped it would be. Both the front panel and the top pouch held way more than I had anticipated, and straps on the side readily devour any longitudinal loading. Tack on one of the..scratch that, the MOST comfortable suspension system on any pack I've ever used or tried on, and I would say that this is THE pack for most light-ultralight backpackers.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good padding
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Seams
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about Gregory Z65 Pack:
This pack is the most comfortable pack I have ever used. Once it is properly fitted, there are enough straps and adjustments to make a heavy load feel lighter. It could easily hold a week's worth of supplies for the trail. I used a bear canister and it fit best by standing the canister up on top of the sleeping bag and stuffing other items on each side of the canister. The support and mesh in the back keeps hard objects away from your back and allows air circulation for a cooler experience. However, I am a water bottle user and when the pack is full, it is hard to get the bottles in and out of the water bottle pockets. You can not get to the water bottles without taking the pack off or having someone else remove them for you. Also, the stitching on the top of the pockets came out and caused the material to flap and enlarge. I have carried 40 lbs.in this pack and that is about the upward limit. This pack could easily be a 5 Star if the stitching was re-enforced on the water bottle pockets.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Highly Adjustable
- Large capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Seams
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Gregory Z65 Pack:
This pack replaced my 12 year old Gregory Shasta and was a huge improvement in almost every area. I just finished the packs maiden voyage...75 miles through the whole GSMNP on the AT over 6 nights.
The pack was all day comfortable and carried well while being very adjustable for comfort during the day. I missed having a dedicated sleeping bag area in the bottom which would make packing a little easier. My other complaint is probably my fault but I forced traditional 32oz. Nalgene bottles into the flimsy spandex pockets and they completely blew out during the trip. I sent it back to Gregory and they are fixing it for free. I guess it's time to stuff the Camelbak in there. Basically, it's almost perfect.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Light Loads
- Weekend trips
- Wet Weather
Comments about Gregory Z65 Pack:
I took this for a long hike in to an overnight stay and on my trip in I found this pack to be more comfortable than any other pack I have worn (Kelty and Osprey) and with almost no hip fatigue.
On the way back I let my brother wear it. (It was his first trip backpacking, and he was miserable after using my old kelty on the way up, he said the difference was so remarkable that it changed his mind on whether or not to enter the hobby of backpacking, knowing that you can be so comfortable!!! He plans on buying this pack as soon as possible)
Packing the pack is simple and accessing any itemat any time is super easy with the way you can use the U pocket to open up the whole side. This thing fits a bear vault 450 easily. When using one, your inside volume is significantly reduced so you may have to lash your sleeping bag or tent to the outside (which is how I make this pack work for up to a week trip).
Padding and ventilation is great, not too much padding that cooks you and makes you sweat underneath but no canvas digging into your skin, either. Zippers are all super quality, albeit stiff when the pack is new and all exposed zippers are weather sealed to keep out light moisture.
THIS PACK IS AWESOME, IN EVERY WAY, BUY IT!!!!!!!
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
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