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We don't know about you...but we're feeling the Swift 22. The women's Gregory hydration pack carries your gear and provides convenient, intuitive access to your water while you're out on the trails.
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View all Gregory DaypacksBest Use | Hiking |
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Frame Type | Frameless |
Gear Capacity (L) | 22 liters |
Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 1,343 cubic inches |
Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
Reservoir Included | Yes |
Bottle(s) Included | None |
Liquid Capacity (L) | 2 liters |
Liquid Capacity (fl. oz.) | 67.6 fluid ounces |
Weight | 1 lb. 9.6 oz. |
Fits Torso Length (in.) | 14-19 inches |
Fits Waist/Hips | 27-45 inches |
Material(s) | Nylon |
Pack Access | Panel |
Number of Exterior Pockets | 5 + main compartment |
Hipbelt | Yes |
Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
Bite Valve Shut-off Switch | Yes |
Raincover Included | No |
Dimensions | 18 x 11 x 8 inches |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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This is a very sturdy bag, feels like it'll last a lifetime. If you're looking for a hybrid outdoor/commuter/traveling bag, it's prefect. It doesn't have internal pockets but, the external ones are versatile. It has a unique zippered side pocket, along with another mesh open pocket on the other side. The zippered one is good for securing small items, however I usually like to use two side mesh pockets for an extra pair of shoes, which isn't possible with this pack, I'll have to secure them to the outside. The water reservoir is my favorite part, easily fillable and easy to dry. Also, it has a way to close the mouthpiece so it doesn't leak, which was my biggest issue with my old Camelback. The pocket for the reservoir is nice a large too. It's easy to slip it in after refilling even with a full pack, and also doubles as a laptop pocket. Only negative is that the magnet on the mouthpiece is too weak, it doesn't really work for attaching it to the shoulder straps. This pack has weight to it, so it's definitely not for the ultralight backpacker. It has substantial back padding, which is my preference, and has good breathability.
I loved the fit of the pack being made specifically for my size, and particularly appreciate the small details -- the Gregory water holders are very easy to fill and close (I find the sealing mechanism much easier to use than most other brands, and have had zero spills since getting this). I really appreciate that this is a real, utilitarian hiking/climbing pack -- pole loops, lots of extra zipped pockets, a ton of places to connect extra items. We used this for several day hikes, including a number of heavy rock scrambling hikes that involved carrying an infant in the front using a carrier. The pack held up extremely well. It will definitely be my go-to for day hikes moving forward.
I enjoyed the fit of this pack, it was very comfortable and didn't rub, however some of the adjustments were a bit hard to make and took some elbow grease to move. It only has one mesh pocket on the side, the other side is a zip which required me to remove the pack if I wanted to access it rather than just stick my hand back. I wish the pockets on the hip belt were just a bit longer so my phone would fit in it. The way the hydration bladder fits in is well designed where some other packs the hose touched my neck, this keeps it off. Overall a solid pack! Capacity will not get you more than a day trip, not many options to clip in things for an overnight.
Hi! I've had this pack for a couple weeks now and have worn it on short, mid range, and long hikes - the longest being an 18 mile hike with considerable elevation on a very hot day. It definitely met or exceeded all of my expectations. It fits well and I had no chafing anywhere. The main compartment is big enough for food and extra layers and whatever else you might need to pack for a day on the trail. The bladder is fantastic being both easy to fill and easy to clean. Without the bladder, the back compartment could easily hold a laptop and work well as a work/commuter backpack. I really can't think of any negatives. There is a nice large zippered pocket on the side and a small one with a key attachment on top. Both are easily accessible for smaller items like phones etc. If you don't want to use the bladder, there is a side pocket that will fit a large water bottle. This isn't my first Gregory backpack, so I can say with confidence that it's high quality and will last many years.
Very comfortable to wear, and it seems it's the perfect size for a short hike, but the hip pockets were too small for me. I own a Pixel 6 Pro and they barely fit in the hip pockets. It fits in them, but it takes some squeezing. Not a huge deal, but overall for the type of hiking I do, I could pass with a smaller bag: I think I will return this one and purchase the Swift 16 and wear a separate fanny pack. The bag itself is well built and all seams are sturdy and the zippers are smooth.
The hydration bladder lasted 1 year and 5 days. I got my pack ready and set it by the door and did a couple more things before I was ready to leave. I picked up my pack and water poured down my lower back and legs. Investigated the bladder to see if the lid was on right and if the tube was leaking or if the end had been squeezed open. Nope. A tear where the bag’s handle attached to the bag. Bummed out and then there were puddles on the floor and counter.
I have loved this bag and haven’t used it a ton but I went to use it today and the bladder has a hole in it right under the part of the plastic that’s on it where there is a plastic handle, which seems like a manufacturing issue because of where the hole is. There’s no way anything could have punctured under there bc it’s under the plastic. It’s been leaking for the last 2 times I used it and I was wondering where it was coming from or if it was just condensation. I am going to see if I can seal it somehow and if not will have to buy a new osprey bladder that hopefully fits on the hook for this bag, and upon a quick look, they don’t look too affordable. Bummer bc I was really loving the space in this bag and it’s too late to return it to rep bc I got in 2023 but haven’t used it much.
I tried on ones that hurt my arm pits. This one is comfortable, light and has alot of room.