I own this pack and its all balls. Once you get used to the wide hip belt by slightly over tightening it youll love it. Its meant to be a rough and ready pack with just what you need. Ventilation isnt great but if you worried about sweating then save your money and buy a new couch for your living room and stay inside.
That last sentence had be rolling man!!!!! I am looking at this one for 2-3 days outings. Do you suggest this or the Zulu 55?, I have the Zulu 30 (same line as the Zulu 55), but I think the frond and side pockets thin mesh material is kinda fragile for granite surfaces (I want to hike at Mt. Whitney with an overnight at the camp). Any input/suggestions will be greatly appreciated Wesley.
dimitriosvulgaris the zulu 55 is going to be a lighter feeling pack to carry and if its hot then that might be the way to go. but the stout is not heavy enough to bother me and i live where its not very hot. with that said the stout is a fun pack. very good on granite. i live in the granite state and i favored a thick material. the stout will also hold just as much as a zulu 55. if you already got the zulu 30 then id say spread the love and grab one of these bad boys. let me know how it goes!
Hey Wesley, thanks for your reply man. Yeah, I was leaning towards the Stout because of the material, especially on the side pockets, which has plenty of room to use for lots of stuff according to vids that I saw so far.
dimitriosvulgaris yeah they have good room. if it helps i have an lg stylo 2 with a case and it fits good with a bit of room for a few bars of food. also the straps all over give you some extra room. i put my thermarest hiker strapped to the bottom and it works great. fyi if you need a headlamp i cant say enough about the nitecore hc60 in neutral white. its a personal sun! have fun out there man
Is this pack really only 17 inch long?! Gregory's webiste gives these are its measurements 17.0" x 11.5" x 10.0" For the Stour 35 it gives these 27.5" x 11.5" x 10.0" Is that a mistake?
Without the poles, the tent should fit. The question is how much food will you need to carry on average? 45L is good for multi-day sections if your gear is pretty small. With 3-5 days of food and a larger tent and sleeping bag, 45L may not be enough space. 65L is the safer option; would advise getting a 45L if you're sure your kit is streamlined
hi, could you advise if the top lid can be adjusted and extended? or is it just an attached lid and doesnt extend further? hope you can respond. need to know badly. thanks.
I'm planning my first backpacking trip to Europe this summer. I watched both reviews on the stout 45 and stout 65. Which pack would you advise for a two 3 week backpacking trip. Thank you for your help. Great Videos by the way.
The stout has a much more padded and substantial suspension system. The padding is a little bit more reinforced to handle some heavier gear. It's also a solid material where the Zulu packs have the "trampoline" style mesh which allows for much more air flow behind the back. Overall they'll carry very differently and the overall design of the pockets/access is a little different.
A Zulu is going to be a much more suitable pack for a climbing scenario. It's lighter and more breathable than the stout which is ideal for the fast-and-light types of ascents that most people are pursuing in the mountains these days. It will work a little better with a harness, although the hip belt will still slightly interfere, depending on harness type. It's not specifically designed for climbers, though.
I own this pack and its all balls. Once you get used to the wide hip belt by slightly over tightening it youll love it. Its meant to be a rough and ready pack with just what you need. Ventilation isnt great but if you worried about sweating then save your money and buy a new couch for your living room and stay inside.
That last sentence had be rolling man!!!!! I am looking at this one for 2-3 days outings. Do you suggest this or the Zulu 55?, I have the Zulu 30 (same line as the Zulu 55), but I think the frond and side pockets thin mesh material is kinda fragile for granite surfaces (I want to hike at Mt. Whitney with an overnight at the camp). Any input/suggestions will be greatly appreciated Wesley.
dimitriosvulgaris the zulu 55 is going to be a lighter feeling pack to carry and if its hot then that might be the way to go. but the stout is not heavy enough to bother me and i live where its not very hot. with that said the stout is a fun pack. very good on granite. i live in the granite state and i favored a thick material. the stout will also hold just as much as a zulu 55. if you already got the zulu 30 then id say spread the love and grab one of these bad boys. let me know how it goes!
Hey Wesley, thanks for your reply man. Yeah, I was leaning towards the Stout because of the material, especially on the side pockets, which has plenty of room to use for lots of stuff according to vids that I saw so far.
dimitriosvulgaris yeah they have good room. if it helps i have an lg stylo 2 with a case and it fits good with a bit of room for a few bars of food. also the straps all over give you some extra room. i put my thermarest hiker strapped to the bottom and it works great. fyi if you need a headlamp i cant say enough about the nitecore hc60 in neutral white. its a personal sun! have fun out there man
Ive heard so many good comments about that particular Nitecore. Thanks again W.!
just ordered this pack to use it mainly as a daypack. I love Gregory packs. I love the versatility of this pack to be used as a 2-3 pack as well.
One great pack ! Nice overview
Is this pack really only 17 inch long?!
Gregory's webiste gives these are its measurements 17.0" x 11.5" x 10.0"
For the Stour 35 it gives these 27.5" x 11.5" x 10.0"
Is that a mistake?
I own this pack kinda wish it was lighter if I was to buy it again id recommend the Osprey Exos to save.5lb :) Or get an ultralight bag.
Looking at this pack for my grandson. He is 13 and tall. He has a torso length of 19 and a skinny waist of 26. Will it fit?
Im trying to decide between the 45 and 65. Do you think the 45 could accommodate a sleeping bag at the bottom and a 22" tent (storm break 2)?
Without the poles, the tent should fit. The question is how much food will you need to carry on average? 45L is good for multi-day sections if your gear is pretty small. With 3-5 days of food and a larger tent and sleeping bag, 45L may not be enough space. 65L is the safer option; would advise getting a 45L if you're sure your kit is streamlined
Any dates for the New stout in 2017?
hi, could you advise if the top lid can be adjusted and extended? or is it just an attached lid and doesnt extend further?
hope you can respond. need to know badly. thanks.
The lid on this pack is technically a "floating" lid, so you have the option of adjusting it up or down. Thanks for watching!
I'm planning my first backpacking trip to Europe this summer. I watched both reviews on the stout 45 and stout 65. Which pack would you advise for a two 3 week backpacking trip. Thank you for your help. Great Videos by the way.
I'd say the 65 if you are going for that long
i will buy this backpack, nice
How does Stout 45 compare to Zulu 40 or 50?
The stout has a much more padded and substantial suspension system. The padding is a little bit more reinforced to handle some heavier gear. It's also a solid material where the Zulu packs have the "trampoline" style mesh which allows for much more air flow behind the back. Overall they'll carry very differently and the overall design of the pockets/access is a little different.
so, if you are a climber with 3h approach, 7 pitches, and 4h walk-off, would you go with Zulu or Stout?
A Zulu is going to be a much more suitable pack for a climbing scenario. It's lighter and more breathable than the stout which is ideal for the fast-and-light types of ascents that most people are pursuing in the mountains these days. It will work a little better with a harness, although the hip belt will still slightly interfere, depending on harness type. It's not specifically designed for climbers, though.