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Apparel-like comfort meets full-day capacity in the Gregory Kiro 28 pack. Pack food, layers and water while still having room for extra gear—and carry it all comfortably with the CloudControl hipbelt.
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View all Gregory DaypacksBest Use | Hiking |
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Bag Style | Backpack |
Frame Type | Frameless |
Gear Capacity (L) | 28 liters |
Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 1,708 cubic inches |
Weight | 1 lb. 12.5 oz. |
Fits Torso Length (in.) | 16-21 inches |
Fits Waist/Hips | 28-48 inches |
Material(s) | 210D high-density 37% recycled nylon with C0 DWR; bottom: 420D high-density 40% recycled nylon with C0 DWR; lining: 40% postconsumer recycled 135D polyester with C0 DWR; suspension: multidensity foam |
Pack Access | Panel |
Hipbelt | Yes |
Raincover Included | No |
Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
Dimensions | 20.7 x 11 x 8.7 inches |
Gender | Unisex |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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I’ve taken this pack out on 2 long hikes so far and it has been amazing. The hip belt is the most comfortable I’ve used which makes it easy to take the load off your shoulders and upper back. I like the cinch top design instead of a large zippered pouch, it’s more spacious and less prone to damage. Highly recommend this one!
This is a really nice, high-quality and lightweight pack. Weighing in at just under 2lbs, this was a strong contender for my upcoming trek in Nepal. I like the drawstring closure with storm flap, and the large open compartment was perfect for my needs (stuffing multiple dry bags inside). As a person who prefers Nalgene bottles over camelback-style hydration, I would have preferred 2 water bottle holders on the sides of the bag instead of one water bottle holder and one zippered pouch, but that's just my personal preference. Although this was a great pack, the reason I ultimately decided not to keep it was the Cloud Control hip belt. This was actually a really nice feature and I can see where some users might really like to soft, stretchy elastic used for a hip belt. However, for me, this hip belt just didn't offer the same level of support as the traditional webbing belts. For reference, I am female, 5'6 and 140 lbs. The cloud control hip belt sat just above my hips, across my abdomen. I prefer belts that sit on my hips, as I find this to be the best support. While the Cloud Control belt was comfortable and kept the bag close to my body, I found that more of the weight was distributed to my shoulders. In addition, it was difficult to adjust due to the plastic clips holding the belt in place - they just weren't very user-friendly for frequent adjustments on the trail. Overall though, this was a fantastic bag and I would recommend it if you are a person who doesn't really need the waist belt for lift but like it for fit. I ended up keeping a Gregory Nano 30, which is a very similar style of bag but has a thick waist belt with traditional buckle.