Gregory Jade 28 vs Gregory Citro 24 H2O
Quick take: The Gregory Citro 24 H2O costs $20 less; the Gregory Jade 28 carries more (28 vs 24 liters); the Gregory Citro 24 H2O is lighter (2 vs 2.63 lbs).
| Spec | Gregory Jade 28 | Gregory Citro 24 H2O |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $180 |
| Rating | 4★ (53) | 4.5★ (86) |
| Type | Daypack | Daypack |
| Frame Type | Internal Frame | Internal Frame |
| Capacity | 28 L | 24 L |
| Weight | 2.63 lbs | 2.0 lbs |
| Max Load | Not specified by Gregory | Not specified by Gregory |
| Torso Fit | Women's fit, one size | One size |
| Material | 400D polyester ripstop | 210D honeycomb CryptoRip nylon with 420D high density nylon |
| Back Panel | Ventilated suspended panel | VaporSpan ventilated suspension |
| 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 | Gregory lifetime warranty |
Pros & cons
Gregory Jade 28
- ✓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.
- ✗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.
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 is the direct counterpart at a lower price still.
- ✓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.
- ✗Only one volume could be confirmed with a current price.
- ✗210D is lighter-duty than the 400D ripstop on the Zulu 24 LT at the same price.
- ✗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.