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Gregory Paragon 58 Pack - Men's
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Don't let a heavy load slow you down on the trail. The Gregory Paragon 58 pack gives you room to haul all the gear you want, while also shaving weight to keep you light on your feet.
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Best Use
Backpacking
Raincover Included
Yes
Reservoir Compatible
Yes
- Lightweight 7075 aluminum chassis and ventilated foam back panel drop ounces without dialing back on support
- Aerolon suspension uses a customized, lightweight 7001 aluminum chassis to deliver ventilation and load-stabilizing performance to reduce energy expenditure on the trail
- Matrix ventilation system uses a foam back panel structure encapsulated by breathable mesh to provide airflow and moisture evaporation for increased comfort
- Quick-adjust hipbelt and back height provide the perfect fit every time; hipbelt pockets move with the adjustment to maintain easy access
- Gription lumbar pad with soft-molded silicon enhances load transfer
- 3D shoulder harness and hipbelt with dual-density EVA foam deliver a cushioned ride in a sub-4 lb. pack
- Integrated rain cover stows in a zippered mesh compartment beneath the front stuff pocket; the compartment doubles as an accessory pocket
- Stow system on the shoulder harness allows a quick, secure and scratch-free way to store your sunglasses on the go
- 2 zippered hipbelt pockets (1 mesh and 1 shell fabric) ensure quick access to small items on the trail
- Dual stretch-mesh side pockets; 1 provides on-the-go water bottle access with a tether for pocket security
- Front stretch stuff pocket is ideal for gear overflow and organization
- Remove the sleeping bag divider and use it in place of the traditional top pocket for an ultralight configuration
- Hydration sleeve (reservoir sold separately) doubles as a removable Sidekick daypack—perfect for day trips, summit hikes or supply runs into town during a thru-hike
- Removable straps can be used to carry your sleeping pad or removed to carry other items on the pack; they can also be used as a hipbelt on the Sidekick daypack
- Double-zip floating top pocket has an additional zippered pocket for organization and access to small items such as headlamps or maps
- Solar-ready Goal Zero attachment points on the top pocket
- Reinforced bottom panel with dual-layer construction for resistance to abrasion, punctures and moisture
- Molded webbing keepers manage compression straps for a clean profile
Imported.
View the Gregory Paragon Product LineView all Gregory Backpacking Packs| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Frame Type | Internal Frame |
| Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
| Material(s) | Nylon |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Pack Access | Top/bottom |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 6 |
| Sleeping Bag Compartment | Yes |
| Raincover Included | Yes |
| Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
| Removable Daypack | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
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dmv22lpd
SW FL
Optoutside with this lightweight hauler!
8 years ago
Gregory's new Paragon 58 should be top on your list for a weekend or multi-day pack. At 3539 c.i. it offers plenty of room comfortably to get yourself out of Dodge. I've never pretended to be an ultra-lite hiker, but if lighter weight also brings with it incredible comfort...then I'm all ears. Weighing in at 3.9 lbs does not qualify the Paragon 58 as ultralite, however, it feels lighter than scales reveal and offered all day comfort hauling 40 lbs of gear. I already have Gregory's Baltoro 85 and Baltoro 75 GZ (Goal Zero), so when offered to test and evaluate Gregory's New Paragon 58, as a TheDyrt review ranger, I was in! I highly recommend you pouring over Gregory's website to read all the many features of this pack, but I'll key on a few that I really like. The SideKick reservoir holder is attached inside the pack and protects your hydration bladder from all other packed items. The SideKick can be removed and used as a day/summit pack with its mesh shoulder straps. It also has an exterior zippered pocket and lashing points the full length of the exterior. The Baltoro's have the SideKick, so I was glad to see it incorporated in the Paragon also. The SideWinder angled waterbottle holder. Thru-hikers appear to prefer the large SmartWater bottle for their hydration...and it fits perfectly in the SideWinder. The angle permits both easy retrieval and supports it from dropping out. I found usage to be a one-handed affair to retrieve and reinsert the waterbottle into the SideWinder. Practical option! On my Camelbak Eddy 32oz, I did have to spin the bottle so the cap loop was out of the way of my arm swing. The New larger Hipbelt pockets! Finally, I can fit my iphone 7 into a Hipbelt pocket...with room to spare...and even when its housed within a Pelican Marine 7 waterproof case. The pockets also have placement adjustability on your Hipbelt. The left zippered pocket is a see-thru mesh and the right pocket offers zippered concealment. Downside...it is not the WeatherShield version of the Baltoro's. The Aerolon Suspension and Matrix Ventilation System bring breathable mesh, LifeSpan EVA foam cutouts for even greater breathability and fit. Even though its doesnt prevent sweating in 90 degree weather, I could feel the air circulation and that provided greater overall comfort. The perfectly padded Hipbelt and the Gription silicone in the lumbar area, sat correctly on my Iliac crest and needed no further adjustment from initial cinching. It simply stayed put. Other adjustments such as shoulder straps are always a work in progress throughout your hike. Another tidy item was the Rain cover. It has its own "labeled" zippered pocket. The only question I have concerns the thinner web compression straps and shoulder adjustment straps. They are thin. I have not experienced failure or problems...so it is only my perception of potential failure point. Thinner webbing offers less sewing surface, which puts more stress in a smaller area, weakening it. Conjecture only. Parting thoughts...Super comfortable, fit snug and contoured perfectly to my structure, no imbalances or shifting. Love it!
Yes , I recommend this product
TysonKamp
CA
Exactly What Gregory Says It Is
7 years ago
I've done the following with this pack: 4 days / 3 nights in Sierra 3 days / 2 nights up Whitney (day pack was great for summit) 2 days / 1 night Mt. Shasta summit 5 days / 4 nights in Sierras This pack has the best belt of any pack I've had (not that I'm an expert), specifically the coating on the inside by the lower back helps keep it from sliding down with weight (40-45 lbs). The harness fits me perfectly, and I like the 58 liter size because it encourages me to take less stuff. I tried it on at the REI store and loaded it with sand bags and as much stuff as I could fit into it, then I walked around the store for 20 minutes with it on. In my opinion the fit of a pack to your body is critical so given this one fit so well, I jumped on it and haven't been let down. I started tearing it barely, nothing big, but can't blame the bag as I was shoving a snow shovel into the area on the back when I went up Shasta, which is a little more than this pack is designed for. I can't really complain about anything on the pack, except fetching water bottles is a little challenging (the baltoro packs have the best bottle carrier design). Straps and buckles are noticeably small but I bear in mind this is a lightweight pack and don't beat on it, so it should hold up for a while to come. The only reason I may get an additional pack is to get something for winter mountaineering that can take more of the beating of the tools required for that type of use, but if handled delicately this pack is fine with an ice axe, cramp ons and a snow shovel.
Yes , I recommend this product
Justinchoquette
Vancouver British Columbia
Perfect bag for Light weight backpacking and hikin
6 years ago
I've been using the Paragon 58 for a few weeks now and its been my go-to backpack. It's the perfect bag if you're heading out into the backcountry for a long day hike or for an overnighter. This bag is super light and will fit everything you need to take with you on a backpacking trip. A couple of the features I love about this pack is the shoulder straps and the hip belt. They are made out of a really compressible foam which if perfect for when your carrying a 60 pound pack for miles and miles. Also, with this pack it offers multiple adjustment points which allows you to dial in the perfect fit for your body.
Yes , I recommend this product
Wonko the Sane
Maryland
Amazing pack!
2 years ago
I bought this in 2018. My dad got us both Gregory packs and we took em out for my first real section hike. I've taken it on several solo hikes as well, it's always able to accommodate my various gear loadouts. I'm well over halfway thru an Appalachian Trail thru-hike now, and I hate to say it but it has broken on me. I've put it through the ringer so I still rate it very highly. All gear has its limits. It's been comfortable, able to carry everything I need, and not overly bulky. I like the 58 L capacity, I feel it's a good balance between size and weight. Though it was a lot of weight for me to carry personally, it's handled over 45 lbs for me at one time. The broken part is one side of the plastic hip belt frame. Maybe its because I sit it on the ground often, which may bend the hip belt arms the wrong way. In any case, this has been a great pack for me, and I intend to buy the current iteration of the Paragon 58 as my new pack. Happy hiking yall
Age:18–24
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Yes , I recommend this product
thruhiker
Je
A great Lightweight option.
7 years ago
I have used and love the Baltoro 65L pack for over 6 years and over 5000 miles. I will continue to use the Baltoro for my longer backpacking trips and thru-hikes. But, I tried the Paragon 58 in the summer of 2017 and love it for my smaller trips. I used it for a 4-day 50 mile hike across Isle Royal National Park, a multi-day trip at Channel Islands National Park and overnight trips in New Mexico and Colorado. A much lighter option at 3.9lbs than the Baltoro for these shorter trips. I love the new ventilation system that allows better air flow and prevents a sweet back. It fits like a glove and has easy access to your gear with ample pockets.
Yes , I recommend this product
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anthonyelarth
seattle
Highly efficient, all I’ll ever need
7 years ago
First new pack in 23 years. Yep, been rocking a Gregory Shasta size L, 80 liters. The size and volume were way to big/much for me but never knew better. LOVE my new Paragon! Bought size M/L and have the back adjuster set to M. Bought the 58 liter and it’s plenty for a 2-3 day hike/camp. Fits me snug and feels like weight is off of my back. Every single feature has a useful purpose - face is the summit pack, also like the sunglasses loop and ability to remove the top flap/pocket and go leaner/meaner/lihhter. Add both together and this is a highly efficient pack. So much so I’m already thinking of my next trip just to see this thing in action again.
Yes , I recommend this product
renato todesco
los angeles
Great fit around the hip and lower back.
8 years ago
Early this year I purchased a Z packs 62 arch hall. had a hard time getting all my gear in the pack plus The bv500 would ride in my back. So i decide to look for same more traditional and I stumble into this pack, took it home and load it up with all my gear plus bv500 and all fit great total of 21lbs after a few miles around the block it was like the pack was part of me it just feels very good. lots of gadgets on it and room for modification if need it, I took the top off (the brain) and use the divider from the bottom of the pack. as a cover. good construction solid and light enough for the amount of comfort offered. no top part no day side kicker and no rain cover pack weight at 2.7lbs
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
Michigan
My third Gregory backpack!
4 years ago
This is my third Gregory backpack. I started 6 years ago with a Baltero 65, then switched to an Optic 58, for my 2020 AT thru-hike. The rigors of 2,200 miles, combined with carrying more than the recommended weight with water during the heat of Pennsylvania, left the Optic in useable, but very worn condition. From now on, I'll be hiking mostly with my wife so I'm switching to the sturdier, but heavier, Paragon 58, so I can carry more weight. I've stuck with Gregory due to the suspension system, that feels better than any other pack I've tried on long 25+ mile days, and for the features such as the easy opening top and water bottle pockets.
Yes , I recommend this product
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robaford
San Antonio, TX
My son loved it
6 years ago
This is my son's first real pack. We hiked the Appalachian Trail (Carver's Gap to Nolichicky River) a few weeks back. He loved it. In his words "I barely felt like I had a pack on at all.
Yes , I recommend this product
MJB14
Syracuse NY
Incredibly comfortable backpack
6 years ago
After going to REI with a couple ultralight backpacks in mind, I ended up purchasing this one. It wasn'tthe lightest, but it's super comfortable and was well worth it. Have done several hikes with 30 lbs of gear, and just wrapped up a 20 mile thru hike with 40 lbs and it was still just as comfortable. Haven't had an opportunity to test out the day pack or its claims on being unreliable, but the backpack itself has held up good, and the rain cover works great. The angled side holder for the water bottle is okay, but a hydration bladder is ideal.
Yes , I recommend this product
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