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Daypack
$75

Gregory

Gregory Nano 18

The Nano is Gregory's simple day pack, and the comparison table finally supplies the weight that kept it out of the earlier Gregory commit. At 17.5 oz and $75 it is the value option in this group, with a 420D reinforced base most packs at the price skip.

Price
$75
Capacity
18 L
Weight
1.09 lbs
Best For
Day hikers and commuters wanting a cheap, durable small pack

Specifications

Type
Daypack
Frame Type
Internal Frame
Capacity
18 L
Weight
1.09 lbs
Max Recommended Load
Not specified by the manufacturer
Torso Fit
One size
Material
210D honeycomb CryptoRip nylon with 420D high density base
Back Panel
Perforated CLPE foam
Warranty
Manufacturer warranty; terms not published
Raincover Included
No
Fits BV500 Bear Canister
No

Features

Hydration Sleeve

Pros

  • ✓$75 with a 420D reinforced base is unusual value; most packs this cheap use one thin fabric throughout.
  • ✓17.5 oz is genuinely light for a pack with real fabric rather than ultralight nylon.
  • ✓210D honeycomb CryptoRip resists tear propagation better than plain ripstop.
  • ✓Perforated CLPE foam gives some airflow without the bulk of a suspended panel.
  • ✓Gregory's lifetime warranty applies even at this price point.
  • ✓Simple enough to work as a commuter pack as well as on trail.
  • ✓Half the price of the Arc'teryx Aerios 18 at the same volume.
  • ✓Widely available at mainstream retail.

Cons

  • ✗No frame or framesheet; the foam pad is the only structure.
  • ✗18 L is small for a full day in variable weather.
  • ✗No hipbelt pockets and only a minimal waist strap.
  • ✗Gregory publishes no maximum load figure.
  • ✗Perforated foam ventilates far less than a suspended mesh panel.
  • ✗No rain cover included.
  • ✗One size only, with no torso adjustment.
  • ✗Basic feature set compared with the Zulu 24 LT at $105 more.

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