User Review: Gregory Z55

Gregory Z55
Above: The current Z55, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Size: Medium
Max. Load Carried: 30 lbs

I have had this pack for about 2 years. It is a perfect 3 season bag for 1 or 2 nights (even longer in the late spring, summer and early fall). When you start going out for longer trips or as the weather gets colder and you need more gear, it can get a little small. I love the weight. It is not the lightest bag out there, but I like the extra support.

I would not try to carry more than 30lbs in it. It does tend to pull a little when it gets overloaded. Also, you can not put anything large in the outside zipper pocket, the large outside pocket will catch rain water in heavy rain if not covered by the top flap, and side zip is almost useless on such a small bag. None of these effect my overall satisfaction.

I tried out a lot of packs before I purchased this model. Osprey made a similar model, but it just did not fit right. It's all about the fit.

One other note on customer service form Gregory. Last trip, the waist buckle split. I call customer service and they mailed me a new buckle for free :) Great service.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Z55 at 14 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Campmor
Z 255$99.96Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Z 55 Backpack - 3050-3660cu in$159.16Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Z55 Backpack$148.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
Z55 Pack$159.20Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Z 55 Backpacking Backpack$198.95Buy Now

CampSaver.com
Gregory z55 Pack 3350 cu in$198.95Buy Now

REI
Z55 Pack$199.00Buy Now

Ramsey Outdoor
z55$199.00Buy Now

Mountain Hideaway
Z55 Backpack$132.30Buy Now

GearX.com
Z55 Pack$99.97Buy Now

Gear for Adventure
Z55 Fast and Light Backpack$148.90Buy Now

EMS
Z 55 Backpack, '07$199.00Buy Now

Tahoe Mountain Sports
Z55 Backpack$159.16Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Z 55 Backpack$199.00Buy Now

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