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Daypack
$180

Gregory

Gregory Zulu 24 LT

★4.7(13 reviews)

The Zulu LT is the lightened version of Gregory's ventilated day pack, using the VaporSpan suspended panel that holds the pack off the back. At 2.3 lb for 24 L it trades some weight for airflow, which is the same bargain Osprey's Stratos makes at a similar price.

Price
$180
Capacity
24 L
Weight
2.3 lbs
Best For
Warm-weather day hikes where back ventilation is the priority

Specifications

Type
Daypack
Frame Type
Internal Frame
Capacity
24 L
Weight
2.3 lbs
Max Recommended Load
Not specified by Gregory
Torso Fit
One size
Material
40% recycled 400D polyester ripstop
Back Panel
VaporSpan ventilated suspended panel
Warranty
Gregory lifetime warranty
Raincover Included
No
Fits BV500 Bear Canister
No

Features

Ventilated BackHydration SleeveHipbelt Pockets

Pros

  • ✓The VaporSpan suspended panel is a true trampoline-style back, not a channelled foam pad pretending to ventilate.
  • ✓400D polyester ripstop is far more abrasion-resistant than the 100D fabrics on comparable lightweight daypacks.
  • ✓40% recycled content in the main fabric.
  • ✓Hipbelt pockets are included, which several packs at this price omit.
  • ✓2.3 lb is lighter than the Osprey Sirrus 24 at 2.69 lb for the same volume.
  • ✓$180 sits below Osprey's Stratos 24 at $190 with a comparable suspension.
  • ✓Gregory's lifetime warranty covers manufacturing defects for the life of the pack.
  • ✓The LT designation means it is the lighter of the two Zulu day options rather than a stripped-down budget model.

Cons

  • ✗No torso adjustment; one size only, unlike the Osprey Stratos which adjusts 17-22 in.
  • ✗Gregory publishes no maximum load figure for the line.
  • ✗2.3 lb is still heavy against a Sportlite 25 at 1.7 lb for 1 L more.
  • ✗No rain cover included at $180.
  • ✗Only one volume could be confirmed with a current price.
  • ✗The suspended panel consumes depth, so packed volume is less than 24 L implies.
  • ✗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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