Gregory Men's Zulu 40 Md/Lg Backpack

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main combo top-loader/side panel zip, 1 internal mesh w/ overlap closure (inside of lid), 1 external zip on top of lid, 2 mesh side bottle w/ button closure/expansion, 2 oversized hipbelt zip Gregory's patented FreeFloat dynamic hipbelt links the hipbelt to the frame with a panel designed to move and flex with your body. Genuinely I am a big fan of the Osprey brand and in someway it hurts the ego of an osprey fan sitting inside. But no problem, because one should win this fight, and Zulu 40, seems to have more competence over Stratos 36. The Zulu’s sternum strap not only has a hydration clip to hold your water tube in place on the shoulder strap, but it has an in-built safety whistle too – neat huh? Sunglasses Holder

Overall, we think this makes for a pretty sturdy main body. And the frame won’t let you down either, as it’s made of corrosion-resistant alloy steel, super-strong fiberglass, and a very strong plastic called HDPE. Water-Resistance Adjustable torso size. I already mentioned this, but this feature is so important that it is worth mentioning again. The system is based on Velcro hook and loop connections, so moving the shoulder harness up and down is easy.

Best For: The Alpine

hipbelt design conforms to the shape of your body, seamlessly providing the padding and support needed to carry heavy loads. Finally, there’s also a spot on the shoulder strap where you can safely store your sunglasses while keeping them close for times of need. The durability of any gear is directly related to the perceived value, and the failure in the field can dramatically impact enjoyment on the trail or potentially life when conditions are brutal, such as in alpine environments. Durability is often at odds with weight and the relative need for durability can hinge on the frequency, duration, and environments of predicted use. Breathable Shoulder Harness - Constructed from Lifespan foam to provide a generations worth of comfort, the harness are perforated to maximize airflow and comfort on the trail.

The whole hip belt looks totally different now. This they call the Free Float system but this term is used for the complete suspension here. The Free Float flex panels allow the hip belt to pivot and flex with the movements of your body, hence the name. So the belt wraps smoothly and comfortably around the body. This is a big change when you compare with the massive system in the previous model. Constructed from Lifespan foam to provide a generations worth of comfort, the shoulder harnesses are perforated to maximize airflow and comfort on the trail. Bungee helmet tab, blinker light patch, ice axe loop and bungee holder, front-side pole carry bungee loops Hydration sleeve with SpeedClip hydration hanger compatible with Gregory’s 3D Hydro reservoirs (reservoir not included). Now, in a way you briefly know osprey Stratos 36 review and Gregory Zulu 40 review. So after testing both on the basis of review fight anyone can tell the winner of this fight by seeing scores out of 10. By calculating all the scores Zulu 40 defeats Stratos 36 by 1. Stratos 36 is scoring 77 where Zulu 40 is scoring 78. Not much difference but it’s a fight whether you win with 1 in lead or 10.

Best For: The Weight Conscious

Even though there are some design issues with the Zulu, it has been comfortable to use, and has proven itself in overnights and hostel tripping. So I've given it 3.5 stars.