I get to test a lot of different backpacks in my job, and one of my favorite pack-making companies has always been Gregory.  They’ve been in business for 30 years, and always seem to be at the head of the pack (pun intended) with innovative new models. Check them out at gregorypacks.com – they have packs you can use in just about any situation.

The last couple of weeks I’ve been checking out their Z35 – it is very comfortable, with what they call an “Auto-Fit” harness system, which is padded and has a mesh surface to wick away moisture. The suspension system, also with mesh to wick away moisture, does a good distributing the load. The pack has a huge main compartment, with a divider; it’s accessible from the top or the front, via a handy zipper; a large front pocket; some mesh pockets on the waist belt; compression pockets on each side; plus it’s got a waterproof cover.  The pack I’m using has a capacity of 2320 cubic inches, though there is a smaller one in the line that holds 2074 cubic inches.
 
This thing is a steal at $150. My only question, and I had the same complaint on the last item I reviewed, is why doesn’t Gregory have any camo packs in their line? I would definitely take this hunting if it were camo.  Since it isn’t, I limit it to day hikes. Come, on Gregory, let’s wake up on this one. – Jay Cassell

Comments (9)

from Big O wrote 1 year 10 weeks ago

Yea no camo, and it did'nt look like this one has a place to put your rifle either.

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from jbird wrote 1 year 10 weeks ago

A steal @ $150?? It'd be a steal @ $15, @ $150 you're probably just getting what you paid for, a quality backpack. I'm not a backpacker, but I don't think this, or any other 'glorified gym-bag' is worth $150 of my hard-earned dollars. I can see spending some bucks for a quality frame-pack, say if you're big game hunting, and hopefully planning to pack out meat/cape/rack. But for a day pack? Naaah

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from buckhunter wrote 1 year 10 weeks ago

Heck a good fanny pack is $100 bucks anymore. $150 for a good fullsize pack sounds like a bargin to me. The difference between a good pack and a great pack is revealed after only 1 mile.

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from FloridaHunter1226 wrote 1 year 10 weeks ago

Wish they did offer it in camo. That would be great for hunting. Also could make a lot of money outside of hunting considering that camo is actually becoming stylish now-a-days... well atleast in the south it is.

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from minigunner111 wrote 1 year 10 weeks ago

I agree with jbird man I'll go buy a cheapo at walmart and if it breals i'll get a new one.

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from Clay Cooper wrote 1 year 9 weeks ago

Gregory z35 Daypack?

Not worth a hoot!

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from crm3006 wrote 1 year 9 weeks ago

Don't know why anyone needs 2320 cubic inches
for a hunting day pack. I have an Allen Pagosa with 1600 cubic inches, camoflaged and
waterproof. Also retails for about one third
of that neon blue Gregory z35.

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from ocbslim wrote 4 weeks 5 days ago

Heck a good fanny pack is $100 bucks anymore. $150 for a good fullsize pack sounds like a bargin to me. The difference between a good pack and a great pack is revealed after only 1 mile. games

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from jbird wrote 1 year 10 weeks ago

A steal @ $150?? It'd be a steal @ $15, @ $150 you're probably just getting what you paid for, a quality backpack. I'm not a backpacker, but I don't think this, or any other 'glorified gym-bag' is worth $150 of my hard-earned dollars. I can see spending some bucks for a quality frame-pack, say if you're big game hunting, and hopefully planning to pack out meat/cape/rack. But for a day pack? Naaah

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from minigunner111 wrote 1 year 10 weeks ago

I agree with jbird man I'll go buy a cheapo at walmart and if it breals i'll get a new one.

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from Clay Cooper wrote 1 year 9 weeks ago

Gregory z35 Daypack?

Not worth a hoot!

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from crm3006 wrote 1 year 9 weeks ago

Don't know why anyone needs 2320 cubic inches
for a hunting day pack. I have an Allen Pagosa with 1600 cubic inches, camoflaged and
waterproof. Also retails for about one third
of that neon blue Gregory z35.

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from Big O wrote 1 year 10 weeks ago

Yea no camo, and it did'nt look like this one has a place to put your rifle either.

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from buckhunter wrote 1 year 10 weeks ago

Heck a good fanny pack is $100 bucks anymore. $150 for a good fullsize pack sounds like a bargin to me. The difference between a good pack and a great pack is revealed after only 1 mile.

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from FloridaHunter1226 wrote 1 year 10 weeks ago

Wish they did offer it in camo. That would be great for hunting. Also could make a lot of money outside of hunting considering that camo is actually becoming stylish now-a-days... well atleast in the south it is.

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from ocbslim wrote 4 weeks 5 days ago

Heck a good fanny pack is $100 bucks anymore. $150 for a good fullsize pack sounds like a bargin to me. The difference between a good pack and a great pack is revealed after only 1 mile. games

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from 489 wrote 2 sec ago

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