Gregory  Zulu 65 Pack - Men's

Awesome pack! It checked all the boxes for me. I carry a 30L when solo and wanted a pack that was twice the size and could handle some serious weight comfortably for when I bring my twin sons with me. This pack does the trick. I carried 43lb comfortably with no issues. The suspension system breathes great. The waist belt is super padded and the whole system is easy to adjust/shift on the fly. The front access is nice. I will note that you can only open about half way unless you unbuckle the side compression straps as well without fighting the zippers under, but this is no big deal. Its suck a great pack, couldn't be happier!

I took this on a 100mile backpacking trip in New Mexico. To start, my backpack weighed 44lbs, and it fit perfectly on my back. It was comfortable, and I love the design of the brain and loops on the bottom. The side and bottom access to the contents of the pack is helpful. This backpack could be used for beginners and experts alike, you just need to know how to pack efficiently and correctly. My only complaint is that the rain cover which it comes with will only fit around the outside if theres nothing strapped there. So when I was carrying a sleeping pad strapped to the bottom and my camp shoes on the side, it wouldnt fit. So I'll need to buy a slightly larger rain cover.

This is my first backpacking pack and I could not have picked better. It has plenty of space for people to experiment with how to pack a backpack. I was always worried about the pack hurting my shoulders or back, but with this pack I am able to adjust at multiple points to where I can walk for miles. This is a great pack and I’m excited to take it with me on my thru hike of the Colorado Trail!

My 30 year old Lowe Contour IV was feeling a bit heavy so I decided to find a lighter pack. I tried on the best selling Osprey pack with weight inside and it did not fit me well and it felt uncomfortable. Then I tried the Zulu 65 with weight inside and it felt good on my back. I recently used the Zulu 65 for an 8 day backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada and the pack was very comfortable and spacious, easily accommodating a BV500 storage canister. I found the pack to be well designed. I think that I used every single feature of the pack during the first day I wore it. The mid-level zippered access opening was very useful in a sudden rain squall as I was able to quickly extract the clothing I needed without opening the top of the pack. I’m quite happy with my purchase.

I picked up the Zulu 65 early last year to downsize from a Baltoro Pro 95. I love my Baltoro but I wanted a second pack that was lighter, smaller and would force me to be more ruthless with my packing choices. I have to say I’m love my Zulu 65! I took it on six solo multi-day trips during 2022, including a seven day excursion on the West Coast Trail. It performed great on each trip. Super comfortable once properly adjusted to your torso, and easy to adjust on the fly if necessary. It packs all my solo gear inside without much issue. With the exception of water bottles in the side stretchy pockets, everything goes inside the pack which is great. Nothing to get snagged on trees or other obstacles while hiking. A simple pack yet stuffed with features (integrated whistle, hydration pocket with tube pass through, sunglasses holder, multiple points of access, and so on). I’ve honestly fallen in love with this pack so much I’m honestly not sure my Baltoro 95 Pro is going to see much use moving forward. If you’re in the market for a new backpack I’d suggest serious consideration of the Zulu 65.

This is my first backpack and it has worked great. It is real durable and light. My only complaint is that the external mesh pocket is really tight, you can’t put a lot in there, so I just put camp flip flops, empty trash bags, toilet paper and my map.(very flat things)

Bought this pack for my first overnight hike in 4 years. Even with my self inflating pad rolled up and stuffed inside it had plenty of space for the gear that I needed to bring along (including my tent). It's super lightweight for its size and the material has enough stretch that I was able to get everything packed in without too much effort. The hydration sleeve is great and works just as well with bladders from other brands if you need to use one. Adjustment is super easy and I didn't need to keep fiddling with it as I hiked. I'm excited to test this pack more with longer hikes and more nights out on the trail.

Finally took this out for a few days in the mountains this winter Plenty of room for everything I needed in including foam roll (tied to the bottom), inflatable roll, sleeping bag, change of base layers, socks, food, jetboil, snow shovel, etc. Initially set it up for backpacking tent below foam roll but decided to forgo due to good weather. Wide main compartment opening made it easy to access everything without have to rifle through or remove items. Excellent straps and waist belt make carrying the load as comfortable as it can be. Used a Gregory water reservoir, another excellent design... No issues with uninsulated hose or mouthpiece freezing but temps only got down to 30.

After doing a lot of research on packs to replace my 30 year old frame pack I settled on the Zulu65. I had some firm requirements like water bottle access, hip belt pockets and weighing less than 4 pounds, and also considered cost. I narrowed the choices down to 4 packs by different manufacturers and checked them all out for comfort at our local outfitter. The Zulu won out. There were lighter packs that were not as comfortable, cheaper packs with less features and more expensive packs that didn't offer more for the $. Took it on a 18 mile section of the AT this past weekend and have no regrets. Panel access to the main compartment is a nice feature. Looking forward to my next trip.

I am relatively new to backpacking (I've done car camping for years), and I finally made the transition to backpacking this summer. I've done a few hikes and camping trips with this pack now, and I have been highly impressed with it. The construction is solid, and it had most of the features I was looking for (included rain cover, a pocket and attachment for a hydration reservoir, outer mesh pocket, hip belt pouches, etc.). A lot of my gear is still heavy, repurposed car camping gear and the pack has been nothing but comfortable even with the extra weight. I never experienced any discomfort, chafing, or bruising, even when I had to carry extra water for my hiking partner during one section of a very dry trail (I believe the pack is rated for 40 lbs, but at that point I was probably carrying well over 60 lbs). The pack handled it very well. I should also add that I am a short, somewhat curvy woman, so don't be afraid to give this pack a try no matter your body type.