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This Gregory pack is built to keep up with your active lifestyle. It's perfect for the mountains but also great for daily use and travel. The 20-liter capacity is big enough for the essentials.
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View the Gregory Nano Product LineView all Gregory Daypacks| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Backpack |
| Frame Type | Frameless |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 20 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 1,220 cubic inches |
| Weight | 1 lb. 9 oz. |
| Fits Torso Length (in.) | 14-19 inches |
| Fits Waist/Hips | Up to 48 inches |
| Material(s) | External: 100% nylon; body: 210-denier honeycomb CryptoRip nylon with C0 durable water repellent (C0 DWR); bottom: 420-denier high-density nylon with C0 DWR; pack suspension: CLPE foam |
| Suspended Mesh Back Panel | Yes |
| Pack Access | Top / Panel |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 5 + main compartment |
| Hipbelt | Yes |
| Raincover Included | No |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Dimensions | 20.5 x 11 x 7.5 inches |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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I bought this pack as an alternative to a Zulu 30 that I regularly use, because I wanted a smaller pack for times when I'm not the family pack horse, and to be sure it would fit as an airline carry-on. The pack carried well, even pretty well stuffed with a fleece, rain gear, miscellaneous personal stuff, and lunch. There's no raincover, but it seems to be fairly waterproof (I wouldn't trust it unaided in a major storm or full immersion... but did well in lighter rain and on a sea kayak without a cover). I was disappointed that the side pockets don't fit a 1 L Nalgene bottle...
I purchased this as alternative to a 35 L Gregory Zulu (too big for some purposes... but if you're the packhorse for the family...) daypack. No included raincover, but it's reasonably waterproof based on a wet week in Acadia National Park, and you can add one. Over all, a good size for day trips with basic gear (jacket, rain gear, lunch). I found it carried well for me, and I didn't really use the waist belt, which does stow nicely into the pockets provided. I was disappointed that the water bottle pockets on the side don't fit a normal 1 L Nalgene bottle.
At first glance this is a great pack with lots of pockets for organizing the stuff you need for a day hike. Unfortunately, after just one use, the inside lining has started to peel where my camera rubbed during a 5 mile hike.