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Gregory Z55 Pack - 55 Liters - '08 Closeout

Gregory Z55 Pack - 55 Liters - '08 Closeout

Item # 784841
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Slim down for summer trips with this lightweight Gregory Z55 pack for multiday backpacking. You don't need to sacrifice performance.

  • Top-loading pack with side access features water-resistant zippers on the floating removable lid, side and front zippers
  • Easily accessible, large front "bucket" pocket expands, allowing stashing of bulky gear
  • Front-of-bucket pocket features a zippered pocket for additional weatherproof storage
  • Jet Stream™ suspension system with AeroTech™ mesh on back panel helps move moisture away, helping to keep you cool and dry
  • Lightweight, perforated V-framesheet with a single hollow, aluminum-alloy stay provides support and torsional stiffness without a heavy feel
  • Flexible Auto-Fit harness matches your shoulder slope and angle; perforated foam covered with 3D mesh vents and wicks moisture away
  • Constructed from 210-denier HT (high tenacity) double-box 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
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Specifications based on size medium.

    Specification for torso/ waist and hips/ base volume and weight are as follows:
  • Small - 15.5 - 17.5 in. / 22 - 28 in. / 3,050 cu. in. (50 liters) / 3 lbs. 2 oz.
  • Medium - 17.5 - 19.5 in. / 28 - 34 in. / 3,350 cu. in. (55 liters) / 3 lbs. 5 oz.
  • Large - 19.5 - 21.5 in. / 34 in.+ / 3,660 cu. in. (60 liters) / 3 lbs. 8 oz.

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Item 784841

Gregory Z55 Pack - 55 Liters - '08 Closeout Specs

Specification

Description

MaterialPolyethylene/nylon
Approximate volume3,350 cubic inches
Fits torso17.5 - 19.5 inches
Fits waist/hips28 - 34 inches
Number of pockets3 + main compartment
Number of stays1
Frame materialAluminum/high-density polyethylene
Average weight3 lbs. 5 oz.
Access / LoadingTop/side
Sleeping bag compartmentNo
GenderUnisex

Gregory Z55 Pack - 55 Liters - '08 Closeout Customer Reviews

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Gregory Z55 Pack - '08 Closeout
 
4.6

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (7)
  • Easy to load (7)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Good padding (4)
  • Large capacity (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Extended trips (5)
    • Travel (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (6)
    • What Is Your Gear Style:
    • Comfort driven (5)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    May

    11

    2009

    (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great pack!

    By Conx

    from Milwaukee, WI

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Load
    • Good Padding

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Extended Hikes

      Comments about Gregory Z55 Pack - '08 Closeout:

      I've taken this pack to Yellowstone an Isle Royale National Parks for week long trips and a of couple weekend outings. At 5'10' and skinny, finding a pack that matched my build was tough. This pack the challenge and has a range that it would fit. The pack offers a variety of locations to stash gear. I wouldn't mind a couple small exterior pockets, but stuff sacks back finding gear easy enough. Once I had my gear situated right, it rode comfortably for a full day's hike. I have a couple other packs for different uses, but I keep defaulting back to the Gregory Z55.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      30

      2009

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Buy and Value

      By Racine

      from Englewood, Colorado

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Load
      • Good Padding
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Large Capacity
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Day Hikes
        • Don't exceed wt limit
        • Extended Hikes
        • Light Loads
        • Travel

        Comments about Gregory Z55 Pack - '08 Closeout:

        Bought this for a 2 day backpacking trip; 4.5 miles in, 1200 vertical foot drop, rocky trails, at 6500 ft. It's very workable, loads easy enough, has padded straps/belt, several places to clamp on stuff. It balances very well going down and up and I really like this pack. Going back up steep climbs was manageable and I never felt tipsy.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        17

        2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Excellent pack - sweet closeout price!!

        By JG in CA

        from California

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Easy To Load
        • Good Padding
        • Great back venting
        • Large Capacity
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • 30lb range
          • Weekend Hikes

          Comments about Gregory Z55 Pack - '08 Closeout:

          I recently did a weekend trip and this pack was great. I was carrying ~ 26lbs with food/water and it felt great. Slightly different feel from an Osprey Exos as this pack has two contact points vs. the entire back. The waist belt felt great and the venting for the back was beautiful! I'm a big back sweater so the venting worked great - no issues with sweat at all.

          I did miss the side mesh pockets the Exos 58 has as this pack does not have those. No real change from the '09 model so I would buy the '08 if I had to between the two.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • 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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          Apr

          24

          2009

          (2 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          CAn't wait to get this dirty!

          By brikmkr

          from Pittsburgh, PA

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Easy To Load
          • Lightweight
          • Packed with features

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Extended Hikes
            • Weekend Hikes

            Comments about Gregory Z55 Pack - '08 Closeout:

            I had been looking for an internal frame pack in the 3000-4000cu.in range for quite some time. I considered the Flash and Ridgeline, but the lumbar padding on this Gregory is what made me choose this. There are nooks and crannies everywhere. I have not taken it hiking yet, but I have packed it and unpacked it as a trial run a few times. I really dig this pack. I crammed all my technical stuff into this pack, and I still had plenty of space for food and clothes. And the weight difference between this and my old external frame...don't get me started. Granted, I am yet to take it out for a real test drive, but I see myself becoming a true believer of internals.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (2 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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            Apr

            16

            2009

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            LOVE THOSE LAST YEAR MODEL DEALS!

            By brawny1

            from Boston

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Easy To Load
            • Good Padding
            • Highly Adjustable
            • Large Capacity
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Extended Hikes
              • Heavy Loads

              Comments about Gregory Z55 Pack - '08 Closeout:

              Holds so much for such a lightweight pack. An amazing fit and comfortable for a guy of 6'4" Love the comfortable waist belt.

              • 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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              May

              19

              2009

              (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Perfect Medium size backpack

              By Rello from Taiwan

              from Taiwan

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Easy To Load
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Extended Hikes
                • Travel

                Comments about Gregory Z55 Pack - '08 Closeout:

                best for 3 days traveling or hiking.

                • Gift:
                • No
                • What Is Your Gear Style:
                • Comfort Driven

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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                Sep

                24

                2009

                (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Very comfortable!

                By Lei Zhang

                from Moutain View, CA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Easy To Load
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Day Hikes
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Gregory Z55 Pack - '08 Closeout:

                  It's really comfortable when I carry 22.5lb stuffs.

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • What Is Your Gear Style:
                  • Comfort Driven

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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