What makes the Juno the value pick?

$150 with a reservoir included is the cheapest hydration daypack in this catalog, undercutting Osprey's equivalent Mira 24 by $60 while weighing 1.34 lbs less. It even adds a 420D reinforced base the men's Citro doesn't get.

How big is the included bladder?

The men's Citro 24 ships with 3 L; retail listings for the Juno are less explicit about the capacity, so if exact liters matter for desert days it's worth confirming what's in the box. Either way, a dedicated sleeve keeps the reservoir isolated from your gear.

Where will it wear out first?

The 420D high-density base means the panel that gets dropped on rocks is the reinforced one, and 210D CryptoRip up top resists tear spread. There's no obvious weak point at this price, and Gregory's lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects.

What's the fit situation?

A women's-specific harness in a single size with no torso adjustment — typical for the category. Average torsos fit well; outliers should try it on with the bladder full, since a few liters of water changes how any daypack hangs.

Not included, which is the usual Gregory daypack omission. A light aftermarket cover or a dry bag for anything sensitive solves it; the fabric itself handles drizzle fine.

Daypack

~$150

Gregory

Gregory Juno 24 H2O

Name: Gregory Juno 24 H2O
Brand: Gregory
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (82 reviews)

★4.5(82 reviews)

The women's-fit Citro, and the best value in this catalog's daypack category: 1.94 lb, a reservoir included, a 420D reinforced base, and $150. It undercuts the men's Citro by $30 while weighing marginally less and adding a tougher base fabric.

Approx. price

~$150

Capacity

24 L

Weight

1.94 lbs

Best For

Women wanting a light, well-ventilated hydration daypack at a fair price

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Specifications

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Type

Daypack

Frame Type

Internal Frame

Capacity

24 L

Weight

1.94 lbs

Max Recommended Load

Not specified by Gregory

Torso Fit

Women's fit, one size

Material

210D honeycomb CryptoRip nylon with 420D high density nylon base

Back Panel

Ventilated suspended panel

Warranty

Gregory lifetime warranty

Raincover Included

Fits BV500 Bear Canister

Features

Ventilated BackHydration SleeveHipbelt Pockets

Pros

✓$150 with a reservoir included is the best value of any hydration daypack in this catalog.
✓1.94 lb is lighter than the men's Citro 24 despite adding a 420D reinforced base.
✓A 420D high density base is real reinforcement on the panel that sees the most wear.
✓Undercuts the Osprey Mira 24 by $60 and by 1.34 lb.
✓210D honeycomb CryptoRip resists tear spread better than plain nylon.
✓Ventilated suspended panel rather than contact foam.
✓Hipbelt pockets included.
✓Gregory's lifetime warranty.

Cons

✗No torso adjustment.
✗Gregory publishes no maximum load figure.
✗Reservoir capacity is not stated in the source, unlike the men's Citro's 3 L.
✗No rain cover included.
✗Only one volume could be confirmed with a current price.
✗A bundled bladder is wasted money for bottle users.
✗gregory.com blocks automated access, so pricing rests on a single gear-media source.
✗Bear-canister fit is not stated and is irrelevant at this size.

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