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Zulu 55 - Men's
Gregory
Zulu 55 - Men's
$187.46
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The dynamic FreeFloat suspension, full adjustability, breathable backpanel, and lightweight materials, make the Zulu 55 a king of overnight trips

The premium feel provides you with an unrivaled trail experience, allowing further exploration into the unknown.

  Precise Fit Adjustable Torso

  With the ability to fit exactly to your back the adjustable torso length provides 3.5” of adjustment allowing for a custom fit without compromising support.

  Open-air Backpanel

  Full-length tensioned mesh creates space between your back and the pack to allow for heat to escape and air to flow freely to cool you down.

  Freefloat Dynamic Hipbelt

  Gregory’s patented construction links the hipbelt to the frame with a panel designed to move and flex with your body. The hipbelt design conforms to the shape of your body, seamlessly providing the padding and support needed to carry heavy loads.

  Breathable Shoulder Harness

  Constructed from Lifespan foam to provide a generations worth of comfort, the harnesses are perforated to maximize airflow and comfort on the trail

  Perimeter Frame

  Designed around the architectural principles of tension and compression, the perimeter frame provides stable, yet flexible support to comfortably carry the load on your back.

  

Videos

  

Zulu + Jade | Ventilated Hiking | Gregory Mountain Products
Let the air flow and the pack weight disappear during day hike...

Footprint sold separately.
Description
Brand Name:
Gregory
Gender:
Men's
Suspension Technology:
FreeFloat
Weight:
4.2 lbs / 1.91 kg
Volume:
55 L
Max Carry Weight:
50 lbs / 22.7 kg
Features:
  • New FreeFloat suspension with a more supportive platform designed to carry heavier loads
  • Enhanced adjustment system with improved adhesion and seamless design
  • Lifecycle Analysis driven design to provide a reduction in carbon footprint over the previous generation
  • Built using recycled materials
  • Redesigned side mesh pockets to better accommodate large format water bottles
  • Linear stabilized harness mesh and backpanel mesh that provides more support
  • Extra-large hipbelt pockets provide secure, easy access to essentials you want at your beck and call.
  • Constructed from Lifespan foam to provide a generations worth of comfort, the harnesses are
  • perforated to maximize airflow and comfort on trail.
  • Main U-Zip opening for open access to the main compartment.
  • Hydration sleeve with SpeedClip hydration hanger compatible with Gregory’s 3D Hydro reservoirs (reservoir not included).
  • Top zippered pocket with reflective attachment points, key clip, and internal zippered security pocket
  • Dual side stretch mesh pockets with pass-through for over or under compression.
  • Front stretch mesh pocket with durable fabric front panel and secure buckle closure.
  • Adjustable attachment loop and upper shock lock for trekking poles or an ice axe.
  • Custom ComfortGrip molded zipper pulls.
Materials
Body

40% recycled 400d polyester ripstop with pfc-free DWR

Base

420d nylon with pfc-free DWR Lining 40% post-consumer recycled 135d polyester with Pfc-free DWR

Hardware

Bluesign® approved buckles

Harness/hipbelt/lumbar

lifespan eva foam / multidensity foam

Chassis support

alloy steel frame

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