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$Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women\'s$

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Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's

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The lightweight Gregory Jade 60 women's pack for multiday backpacking promotes cooling airflow across your back and effectively transfers weight from your back onto your hips.

The lightweight Jade 60 sports a newly updated suspension and adjustable hipbelt for superb ventilation and comfort on the trail
Jet Stream™ LTS suspension system has no unnecessary points of contact and helps move moisture away from your back
Harness and hipbelt geometry is specifically engineered to fit a woman's shape
Flexible harness matches your shoulder angles and features 3D woven mesh-covered foam for breathable airflow
Thermoformed and die-cut framesheet with a single hollow aluminum alloy stay provides support and torsional stiffness without a heavy feel
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-shape front zippered pocket—there's no need to empty everything to reach what you want!
Front also features a zippered stash pocket for additional weatherproof storage
Dual mesh hipbelt 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, bottom and top 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
Gregory Jade 60 pack is constructed from 210-denier HT (high-tenacity) double-diamond ripstop nylon for tear strength and abrasion resistance

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Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's Customer Reviews

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Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's

4.4

(based on 13 reviews)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (10)
Easy to load (10)
Lightweight (10)
Good padding (9)
Highly adjustable (9)

Cons

Best Uses

Extended trips (12)
Heavy loads (7)
Travel (6)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (6), Casual adventurer (3)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (9), Survivalist / minimalist (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 13 customers

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Jul

2010

(22 of 22 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Jade 60 is very comfortable

By Fireweed108

from Ashland, OR

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads

Comments about Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's:

I have finished 500 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail using this pack. It is very comfortable yet lightweight. I can pack extra water and food and the comfort does not diminish. I just finished the PCT section from Kennedy Meadows to Crabtree Meadows and exited to Whitney Portal. A Garcia bear canister fit sideways in the bottom of the pack--I did not have to hassle with carrying it on the outside of the pack, which my hiking partner had to do. He also ignored the reviews of his new pack that had said it didn't have enough padding and he had to stuff extra socks and gloves under his hip belt--I gloated with the comfort of the Jade 60.

Apr

2011

(12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great lightweight pack

By Rach2514

from Kapolei, HI

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Travel

Comments about Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's:

I bought this pack as an upgrade from a bulky, heavy mens pack that I had been using. I am pretty short (5'2") so I was looking for a women's specific pack that would be lightweight, but still had enough capacity to carry everything I needed. I loved this pack from the moment I tried it on. It is comfortable on the shoulders and hips, the airflow in the back is great, and even with 30+ pounds, it never feels that heavy. I've used it on trips in the Smokies and mid-Atlantic area. It's also been great for traveling because it is still small enough to get away with being a carry on. I tried on a lot of women's packs before deciding on this one, and I couldn't be happier.

Aug

2010

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

LOVE the comfort

By Candi P

from Tucson, AZ

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's:

I purchased this bag for my anniversary backpacking trip. After a trip with a men's pack that broke on the way home, I tried on every women's pack in the store. The comfort of the back support is fabulous, and the adjustability of the hip belt helped me get a really great fit. I was so happy when I got home from the store my husband (who wasn't planning to get a new pack soon) purchased the men's version (Z65).
I was able to hike more comfortably with a heavier load than the previous trip. The water bottle pockets are large enough to hold my 1 liter bottles securely, the compression straps keep things from flopping around, and the front pocket is perfect for fitting maps. The horseshoe zipper on the front is a little small; once my sleeping bag and pad are in the bottom you can't get to much else, but that is a very small inconvenience.

Jun

2010

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

WONDERFUL!!!!!

By Chelsie

from Vancouver, WA

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Wet Weather

Comments about Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's:

Couldn't be any happier with my purchase! My last trip my pack weighed 63 pounds (I'm 5'6" 152 pounds) and I could hardly notice I had a pack on!

The way they've designed the back is very comfortable and is wonderful at keeping your back vented and cool.

Gotta LOVE all the extra pockets! Especially the hip belt pockets, talk about CONVENIENCE!!! I store my camera, some snacks, chapstick, etc.

My last trip was blessed with POURING rain, and BLIZZARDING snow... yet all my contents stayed dry. The second day I did put rain gear on my pack, but there still was NO dampness in my pack the next day.

Last comment, even though I could go on FOREVER about this pack, is how adjustable it is. Even though they have different sizes available (S, M, L) it seems within each size the pack would fit DOZENS of body types!!

Dec

2009

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

All around great pack.

By Sarah612

from Minneapolis, MN

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Travel

Comments about Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's:

I bought this pack for a backpacking trip through Ireland, so I needed a pack that could go through the airports, cities, and countryside easily. [...] I was able to carry on all my gear for the 2 week trip and navigated train stations and city streets without any trouble. When in the countryside, the pack was comfortable and distributed weight well, even on the uneven terrain. It also has handy little pockets on the hip belt that make it easy to keep lip balm on hand. The only downside is that it was easy to overpack because it's so roomy!

May

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome pack

By Ladybugsho

from Medford, OR

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Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes

Comments about Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's:

I went to REI intending to buy an Osprey pack. Once I tried it on with a 15 pound load I almost fell over! [...] What a difference. With 15 pounds in the pack I didn't even realize the pack was full weight on my back! I haven't gone backpacking yet, but I have been wearing it full weight on some day hikes. ZERO discomfort! I would HIGHLY recommend this pack to anyone!

Sep

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great pack for Shorties

By new to running

from Tacoma WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads
Travel

Comments about Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's:

I was torn on spending this much on a pack, but I know it will last forever and is a good investment. A pack that fits well is an essential on backpacking trips.

I have a low center of gravity (aka, I'm short), and this pack has a large capacity (60L) but is designed in a way that is ideal for low centers of gravity.

A friend picked up my pack and couldn't believe how heavy my pack was, but it felt light to me when it was strapped in.

I recommend this pack to everyone that is shorter than average.

Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Decent pack

By Veasy

from GA

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Pros

Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Bad Padding

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Heavy Loads

Comments about Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's:

Just took this pack out on its 4 day maiden voyage to Michigan and it did fairly well. The first day the pack felt pretty good, but the second day you just might find that nice padding on the back hip belt turns into a rock on your lower back! It actually left a noticeable bump and soreness to the touch. I'm 5'4", 118 lbs, with boney hips/shoulders, so I don't expect any pack to have the perfect amount of padding, but I think it was sufficient since nothing actually dug into my skin. The bruised feeling I was left with in all these areas is more to my lack of backpacking experience than the product. All those pains mentioned above diminished (for the most part) once I re-adjusted and was back on the trail for the next 15 mile day:)

The front zippered pocket is pretty useless if the pack is full, and I wished multiple times it was made of a stretchy fabric while trying to move items in and out of it. My pack was a size XS, and I found that the pockets on the hip belt to be large. It was to the point that if I were to loose an inch around my waist, I wouldn't be able to tighten the hip belt it anymore, rendering the pack useless. Kind of a bummer as far as adjustability goes.

Decent pack overall. I'll continue to user it, but for those thinking of purchasing this pack these are some things to think about.

May

2011

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very roomy, easy to pack

By ladywhiskers34

from San Francisco, cA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Bad Padding

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes
Light Loads
Travel

Comments about Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's:

I found this to be the best pack to fit my body. My first hike I did probably put to much weight in it and it did leave bruises on my shoulders and left them swollen for a few days. I wish for more padding in the shoulders but if you have to carry 35-45 lbs of stuff this is a great pack.

Aug

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

lived in this pack for 2 months

By littleriver

from NH

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Pros

Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Restricts Movement

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Travel

Comments about Gregory Jade 60 Pack - Women's:

I used this pack to backpack S.E Asia for 2 months and generally it did all right. With smart packing techniques and good weight distribution it was fine. I liked the accessibility in the front pocket and the top pocket, and the side seam was great to access the gear in the bottom of the bag. I also liked how well the bag could be adjusted, I have a very short core, so sometimes it is difficult to find a pack that fits well, but this one did, Great job Gregory!! Also, initially I didn't like the pack with the pads in the back-when it did not have weight in it, but, as soon as the weight went in, the pack was great.
The hip pockets were not designed well, as they could have been larger and utilized the hip strap more efficiently. Also, I had a tough time with the chest strap, which is something I've never had a problem with in the past on my other packs.
All in all, this was a fine pack, test it out, try it on, and you may just love it.