Jun 10
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Gregory Jade 35 Backpack for Women
Gregory Jade 35 Womens Pack
By Karenna Awtry
Backpack with Performance. Versatility. Comfort. Support.
These are the buzzwords that catch your eye and can make you feel good about purchasing a new daypack. But when it comes to reviews, the words that should really get your attention come from those who’ve filled their backpack with real gear and taken it out on real trails in real weather conditions.
When you take that into account, it’s hard to ignore a pack that consistently garners the same four-word review: I LOVE THIS PACK! That’s exactly what owners are saying about the Gregory Jade 35 women’s pack. To know what makes this pack such a hit, we should get just a little technical.
REI.com says: “With a new lightweight suspension, this Gregory Jade 35 women’s daypack doesn’t sacrifice performance for weight while keeping your back cool and comfy.”
It’s true: the Jade 35 includes Gregory’s trademarked technical goodies. The steel frame is light (the medium pack
weighs 3 lbs. 1 oz.) but incredibly supportive; the mesh on the back panel and shoulder straps wicks moisture away for a cooler carry; and the harness features a flexible, self-fitting design that hugs close to the body and moves as you do.
The Jade 35 is a backpack for day hiking, so storage is streamlined and intuitive. Your gear is loaded from the top, covered with a lid closure and compressible storm collar, and accessed via a front zipper that makes it very simple to get to what you want.
There’s an additional, zippered front pocket that’s also weatherproof. Waist belt pockets are great for stashing small must-haves, and additional gear can be carried in the side mesh pockets, attached to tool loops or even lashed onto the side and bottom compression straps.
Plenty of places to stash gear doesn’t mean you should overload your pack. Gregory recommends just under 30 lbs. be carried in your Jade 35. Exceed that, and you’re bound to diminish the performance of this well-built backpack.
Now, back to those glowing reviews:
From Pittsburgh: “I LOVE this pack. For three years I went through pack after pack trying to find one that I could wear for longer than a day without finding random brush burns and sore spots along the way. … I walked into a gear store one day, found this pack, and was back in first thing in the morning to pick it up. I made all of my female climbing buddies try it on because I was so excited. They all either now have or still want this pack.”
From California: “This is an awesome hiking daypack and fit me very well with minimal adjustment. That is really why I love it — fit. Even my husband finds it quite comfortable though it is not quite the right size for him.”
From Georgia: “I LOVE this pack. It’s so lightweight. I am 5’2 about 105 pounds w/ some hips. I was having a really hard time finding a women’s pack or a men’s even that fit me. I would highly recommend it ESPECIALLY if you can’t find one that fits well.”
From Arizona: “I LOVE this pack! I can’t praise it enough. Even packed full, I didn’t feel like I had a big heavy pack on my back. I have a very hard time finding good packs (I guess I am picky) so I am thrilled to find this pack.”
Convinced? Go here to find out more about the Gregory Jade 35 women’s backpack.
