Zulu 45L Unisex Hiking/Backpacking Pack, Freefloat Hipbelt, Internal Hydration Sleeve For Water Bladder, (Reservoir Not Included), Medium/Large, Forage Green

I LOVE this backpack. Love it. Here was my wish list: I wanted a daypack that was small (18-24L) and light, with a real frame and waist belt, that would also allow for some breathability. I get hot really quickly due to a medicine I take, but I didn't want something as big as the Osprey Stratos (which is an amazing pack in and of itself, but the incredible suspension system makes it look like you think you are hiking the AT), and this is a perfect compromise. I'm not sweating as much, but I also don't look like an astronaut trying to find his way back to the space shuttle. This size (and likely the 20L beneath it) are perfect for a regular use daypack. I can get everything I need in there, even accounting for the bend of the vented back panel, and I am a huge fan of the Gregory hydration system that pairs so well with this bag. There's a convenient hook right in the bag that holds the bladder. The zippers are high quality, and this blue colorway is better looking than anything I saw walking around REI. It's pricy, but I have no regrets about this purchase, and am already hiking more because I love this bag so much.

Figure I'll leave a brief review now that I've put about 100 hard miles on this pack. After trying some lower end packs that always left me sore and uncomfortable I decided to try the gregory. It was worth every penny in my opinion. I regularly do 15-20 mile hikes with up to 6,000+ feet of elevation gain and not once have I been burdened or left sore from this pack. Where others lack support and comfort, the zulu has never left me sore or fatigued. My only two slight issues with it would be that for a leaner build, the hip belt barely has enough adjustment. I have it tightened as far as I can, and it works, but just. Plenty of adjustment for bigger builds. The other being the frame can sometimes be a little cumbersome for climbing ledges where you need to move your whole body In weird ways. (Though I probably shouldn't be rock climbing with a pack this big anyways) I love everything else about it. The storage, the zippers, the padding. Everything has held up great and I'm not easy on things. Great pack, worth the extra $

Great bag. Seems really durable with great materials. Spacious and many pockets. Didn’t give 5 starts because lacks big feature -> rain cover. DOESN’T include the rain cover as previous Zulu bag.

Nice backpack, lots of pokets. Many straps to adjust to your body. customer service is excellent.

Gregory makes outstanding packs. If you are a slender to normal sized person. Everything will be 5 stars. However, if you are even slightly bigger than normal. This is where Gregory fails. They only offer s/m and m/l sizes. If they are unwilling to offer 3 belt sizes. They should redo them to s/m and l/x. It's a flaw of several brand packs. However, as one of the better brand packs. I would expect more. When the belt pockets are basically behind you. That's not a proper fitting pack!

The 55L Zulu is loaded with features, and checked all the boxes I was looking for: suspended mesh back, zippered sleeping bag compartment, center u-zip access, tool loops w.shock locks, pockets galore. The fully adjustable torso and shoulder straps, Free Float / 3D Dynamic Hip Belt, and load adjustment straps work together to dial in a fit where you really don't feel the weight, even when fully loaded!

This item was smaller than what was described as a 30 liter backpack. This backpack has the dimensions of a 20 liter size. Therefore, I could not use it and I requested a return authorization. Even though this was a Prime purchase, I was required to pay $25.68 for return shipping to the seller. This was a ridiculous process as it took 5 telephone calls to get the return shipping charges refunded. Although Gregory makes excellent backpacks that closely rival Osprey in design and quality, the Zulu 30 liter is quite a small pack. Due to the extended difficulties in getting a product refund under Prime and the return shipping charges refunded, I would NOT RECOMMEND purchasing this item at all. I eventually purchased a Mountainsmith Zerk 40 liter. Forget the Zulu 30 liter unless you are looking for a small backpack.

Great quality and perfect size for a 3-5 day backpacking trip. The design kept my back cool.

デザイン＋背面通気に惚れて購入 背面通気のおかげで背中の蒸れが低減するがあまりわかりにくい むしろ背中がザックに密着していないのでハイドレーションバックの水が背中の熱で温まることがなく、ずっと冷たいまま飲める方が分かりやすかった 他の背面通気のザックと同じでメイン気室の下の方の荷物は若干取り出しづらいが、ファスナーで大きく開くので若干救われている 腰ベルトがしっかりしているので荷物の重さをしっかり受け止めてくれる そこそこ軽量だが生地はしっかりしているので耐久性はありそう 胸のベルトは片側がコネクタになっているので少し接続しづらい 同価格帯では付属するのが一般的なレインカバーが付属しないのが残念

背中にフィットする

さすがグレゴリー！しっかりした造りです。構造上、収納性はイマイチかと。収納物の出し入れもややコツがいるかも。機能に何を重要視するか分かれるところです。

フィット感が抜群、何でも入る。重さと背負いやすさのバランスが良い。

日帰り山行と一泊くらいの出張用に購入 背面に金属パイプのフレームが入っているので 自身の背中のアーチに合っているか実際に背負って確認することが大切です。私はズール30を持っているのでグレゴリーのフレームが自分の背中にあっていることがわかっているので通販で購入しました。 背面長の調整機能はありません。ズール30ではあるのでこれはぜひ採用していただきたかったですが自分にはピッタリでした。 ズール特有の背中に隙間ができるのは風が通り 涼しくていいです。 24Ｌのサイズで背中にフレームが入っている ザックはほとんどないので今後も継続して展開して欲しいと思います。 サイドポケットはiPhone12で楽々ではありませんが入りました。高さ方向にもう少し余裕が有るといいと思います。ちなみに手帳型のカバーをつけるとギリギリですが入りました。 ウエストベルトはこのサイズでは珍しくしっかりしていて腰で荷重を支えられます。 軽量化のためか底のみナイロンで他はポリエステルで製造されている点は耐久性としてどうなのかこれから検証してみます。 セール中で安く買えましたが、値段がもう少し安いと手が出しやすいと思います。30Lクラスとあまり値段が変わらないので。総じて良いザックだと思います。