How heavy a load will the Deva actually carry?

Gregory rates it to 60 lbs — the highest of any women's pack in this class — and reviewers consistently confirm it stays comfortable at loads that would crush lighter packs. The pivoting Response A3W suspension moves with your hips rather than fighting them, which is where that capacity comes from.

How does sizing work?

Three frame sizes (XS, S, M), each with about three inches of torso adjustment, so the fit range is wide but you do need to start with the right frame. If you're between sizes, the adjustment range gives you room — but get the frame size right first, since that's the harder thing to fix later.

Is the 60 L rating honest?

Independent measurement puts the main compartment closer to 45 L, with the rest in pockets and collar. It still swallows a real week of gear, but if you're coming from a pack whose volume was measured generously, do a full test pack at home before a big trip.

Do I need a separate rain cover?

No — one is included, which stings less at $370 when you notice the equivalent Osprey Ariel 65 doesn't come with one. The 210D body with PFC-free DWR handles light weather on its own.

Is it too much pack for weekend trips?

Below about 20 lbs of load, reviewers agree it feels overbuilt — you're hauling 4.7 lbs of suspension you don't need. Gregory's own Maven 58 covers weekend-to-week trips a pound lighter for $70 less; the Deva earns its weight when the scale reads 30-plus.

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~$370

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Gregory Deva 60

Name: Gregory Deva 60
Brand: Gregory
Price: 370 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (50 reviews)

★4.6(50 reviews)

The Deva is the women's-fit Baltoro and Gregory's heavy hauler. Its Response A3W suspension auto-adjusts to the wearer's movement, and the 60 lb manufacturer load rating is the highest of any women's pack in this catalog. It includes a rain cover, which most packs at this price do not.

Approx. price

~$370

Capacity

60 L

Weight

4.7 lbs

Best For

Women carrying 30-60 lb on long or gear-heavy trips

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Specifications

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Type

Traditional Pack

Frame Type

Internal Frame

Capacity

60 L

Weight

4.7 lbs

Max Recommended Load

60 lbs

Torso Fit

XS, S, M with ~3 in adjustment in each

Material

210D 40% recycled nylon with 420D 45% recycled nylon base, PFC-free DWR

Back Panel

Response A3W women's-specific auto-adjusting suspension

Warranty

Gregory lifetime warranty

Raincover Included

Yes

Fits BV500 Bear Canister

Sizes Available

Capacity	Price	Weight
60 Lthis pack	$370	4.7 lbs
70 L	$400	—

Features

Adjustable TorsoVentilated BackHydration SleeveHipbelt PocketsRaincover Included

Pros

✓A 60 lb manufacturer load rating is the highest of any women's pack here, well past the Osprey Ariel or Aura.
✓Response A3W suspension adjusts to body movement rather than locking to one static position.
✓A rain cover is included at a price where Osprey's equivalent Ariel 65 does not include one.
✓Three frame sizes each with about three inches of adjustment covers a genuinely wide fit range.
✓210D over a 420D base puts the tougher recycled fabric where packs actually wear through.
✓Hipbelt pockets are sized for a phone rather than being token.
✓The 70 L sibling shares the suspension for expedition-length trips.
✓Gregory's lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects for the life of the pack.

Cons

✗At 4.7 lb it is heavy, and reviewers note it feels overbuilt below about 20 lb of load.
✗$370 is top-of-market and matches the Osprey Ariel 65 exactly.
✗Measured main compartment is 45 L against 60 L advertised.
✗The auto-adjusting suspension adds moving parts that a simple frame does not have.
✗The 70 L size has no independently measured weight published.
✗Overkill for weekend trips, where a Maven 58 carries the same gear a pound lighter.
✗Gregory's site blocks automated access, so pricing rests on gear-media list figures.
✗Bear-canister fit is not stated for this model, unlike the Amber 68.

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