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Daypack
$200

Gregory

Gregory Jade 28

★4(53 reviews)

The Jade is the women's counterpart to the Zulu day line, at 28 L and built on the same 400D polyester ripstop and suspended ventilated panel. It is the largest women's daypack in this catalog, sitting between a day pack and a light overnight carry.

Price
$200
Capacity
28 L
Weight
2.63 lbs
Best For
Women on long day hikes or light overnights needing more than 24 L

Specifications

Type
Daypack
Frame Type
Internal Frame
Capacity
28 L
Weight
2.63 lbs
Max Recommended Load
Not specified by Gregory
Torso Fit
Women's fit, one size
Material
400D polyester ripstop
Back Panel
Ventilated suspended panel
Warranty
Gregory lifetime warranty
Raincover Included
No
Fits BV500 Bear Canister
No

Features

Ventilated BackHydration SleeveHipbelt Pockets

Pros

  • ✓28 L is the largest women's daypack here, covering long days that a 22 L pack cannot.
  • ✓400D polyester ripstop is the most durable fabric of any daypack in this comparison group.
  • ✓A suspended ventilated panel rather than contact foam.
  • ✓Hipbelt pockets included.
  • ✓The women's fit is a distinct construction in Gregory's line, not a colourway of the Zulu.
  • ✓Gregory's lifetime warranty.
  • ✓Better suited to shoulder-season loads than the lighter 20-24 L options.
  • ✓Pairs with the Zulu 24 LT as a direct men's counterpart for couples buying together.

Cons

  • ✗At 42 oz it is the heaviest women's daypack in the comparison group by a clear margin.
  • ✗$200 is expensive for a daypack, above the Osprey Sirrus 24 at $190.
  • ✗No torso adjustment.
  • ✗Gregory publishes no maximum load figure.
  • ✗No rain cover included.
  • ✗Only one volume could be confirmed with a current price.
  • ✗gregory.com blocks automated access, so pricing rests on a single gear-media source.
  • ✗The weight makes it a poor choice for fast-moving days.

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