Gregory
Gregory Facet 45
Gregory's Focal in a women's cut, the Facet is a lightweight framed pack that keeps the FreeFloat suspended mesh and a tubular aluminum frame while holding the size S to 2.49 lb at 45 L. Gregory rates it to 35 lb, includes a rain cover, and sells a Facet 55 for longer trips.
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Specifications
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| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 45 Lthis pack | $230 | 2.49 lbs |
| 55 L | — | — |
Features
Pros
- ✓2.49 lb with a full suspended-mesh back and a real frame; most packs this light give up one or the other.
- ✓A stated 35 lb ceiling, which is honest for a 100D pack and higher than many ultralight makers publish.
- ✓Tubular aluminum frame with a fiberglass anti-barreling cross stay and HDPE sheet, a real frame rather than a foam panel.
- ✓Rain cover included, in nylon taffeta.
- ✓ComfortCradle lower-back padding and a Polygiene odor treatment on the mesh.
- ✓Three torso sizes (XS, S, M) rather than a single women's fit.
- ✓Covered by Gregory's lifetime warranty.
Cons
- ✗No torso adjustment within a size, so the XS/S/M choice has to be right at purchase.
- ✗100D body fabric will show abrasion sooner than the 210D used on the base.
- ✗US pricing varies by retailer, from $229.95 to $249.95.
- ✗The Facet 55 has no sourced US price or weight.
- ✗Fixed lid, so the pack cannot be stripped for day use.
- ✗Gregory does not say whether a bear canister fits.
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