Gregory Citro 24 H2O vs Gregory Juno 24 H2O
Quick take: The Gregory Juno 24 H2O is lighter (1.93 vs 2 lbs).
Which one to buy
The Juno 24 H2O is the Citro 24 H2O on a women's harness, and almost everything else carries over: 24 L, a ventilated suspended back, hipbelt pockets, a bundled reservoir, 210D honeycomb CryptoRip fabric, one size with no torso adjustment, no rain cover and Gregory's lifetime warranty. The choice is mostly which harness sits better on you.
Two smaller differences favor the Juno on paper. It weighs 0.07 lb less, and its 420D high-density nylon is on the base, which puts the reinforcement on the panel that gets dropped on rock. The Citro uses 420D nylon too, though Gregory doesn't say where on the pack. The Juno has no obvious weak point at this price, with the CryptoRip upper resisting tear spread, and the Citro gets to its weight through a lighter suspended panel and simpler construction rather than by cutting ventilation.
The bladders match. Both ship with a 3 L reservoir, bigger than the 2.5 L Osprey bundles with its equivalent.
The main caveat applies to both: if you carry bottles, the bundled reservoir is money spent on something you'll leave at home. With a single size and no adjustment, it's worth trying the Juno on with the bladder full, since a few liters of water changes how any daypack hangs.
Gregory Citro 24 H2O
For anyone the unisex harness fits better.
Gregory Juno 24 H2O
A good match for women who fit a women's harness better, with a slightly lighter build and a reinforced 420D base.
| Spec | Gregory Citro 24 H2O | Gregory Juno 24 H2O |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 | $180 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (86) | 4.5★ (82) |
| Type | Daypack | Daypack |
| Frame Type | Internal Frame | Internal Frame |
| Capacity | 24 L | 24 L |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs | 1.93 lbs |
| Max Load | Not specified by Gregory | 20 lbs |
| Torso Fit | One size | Women's fit, one size |
| Material | 210D honeycomb CryptoRip nylon with 420D high density nylon | 210D honeycomb CryptoRip nylon with 420D high density nylon base |
| Back Panel | VaporSpan ventilated suspension | VaporSpan ventilated suspension with perimeter alloy frame |
| Adjustable torso | No | No |
| Ventilated back | Yes | Yes |
| Raincover included | No | No |
| Hipbelt pockets | Yes | Yes |
| Removable lid | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Fits BV500 bear can | No | No |
| Warranty | Gregory lifetime warranty | Limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, original purchaser |
Pros & cons
Gregory Citro 24 H2O
- ✓A 3 L reservoir is included, larger than the 2.5 L bladder Osprey bundles with the Manta 24.
- ✓2.0 lb undercuts the Osprey Manta 24 by 1.4 lb for the same volume and a bigger bladder.
- ✓$180 is $30 less than the Manta 24 despite the larger reservoir.
- ✓210D honeycomb CryptoRip nylon resists tear propagation better than plain weaves of the same denier.
- ✓Ventilated suspended panel keeps airflow behind a pack that is often worn on hot days.
- ✓Hipbelt pockets included.
- ✓The women's Juno 24 H2O is the direct counterpart at the same price.
- ✓Gregory's lifetime warranty.
- ✗No torso adjustment.
- ✗Gregory publishes no maximum load figure.
- ✗The bundled reservoir is wasted cost for anyone who prefers bottles.
- ✗No rain cover included.
- ✗210D is lighter-duty than the 400D ripstop on the Zulu 24 LT, which costs $10 less.
Gregory Juno 24 H2O
- ✓$180 with a 3 L reservoir included, the same price as the men's Citro 24.
- ✓1.93 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 $30 and by 1.35 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.
- ✗No torso adjustment.
- ✗No rain cover included.
- ✗A bundled bladder is wasted money for bottle users.
Gregory Citro 24 H2O vs Gregory Juno 24 H2O: common questions
What's the difference between the Citro 24 H2O and the Juno 24 H2O?▾
Mainly the harness: the Juno is the women's-fit version. It also weighs 0.07 lb less and puts 420D reinforcement on the base. Volume, the ventilated back, hipbelt pockets and the lifetime warranty are shared.
Do both come with the same size reservoir?▾
Yes. Both include a 3 L reservoir; Gregory lists the Juno's as a 3 L 3D Hydro soft-molded reservoir in a dedicated zippered sleeve.