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. It offers exceptional comfort on the trail and is constructed from durable high-end materials – plus it has heaps of extra features that we love. It’s designed specifically for men, but don’t worry ladies, there’s a female equivalent available (the Jade 38). Gregory Mountain Products was begun in 1977 by Wayne Gregory in San Diego, California. Gregory was no stranger to building and designing outdoor equipment. 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. Adjustable torso provides 3.5" of adjustment, allowing for a custom fit without compromising support.

There are also attachment loops on the bottom of the bag paired with cords higher up that are perfect for strapping ice axes or trekking poles. Sternum Strap 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. Hoping for a blue sky all the time during hiking is not a good idea because who knows when the lovely sky shower you with his love. 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 This model alone includes in fact 3 sizes, 38, 40, and 42 liters. They are with a different torso and hip belt size, so you can choose the size that suits you most, see more in the specifications below.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. FreeFloat ventilated suspension featuring the 3D comfort cradle hipbelt with dynamic flex panels that move with the natural movements of your body

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

FreeFloat ที่ถ่ายเทน้ำหนักสู่สะโพกได้ดีมาก ด้วย Hip Belt ที่กระชับเข้ากับสรีระ และระบายอากาศระหว่างเป้และแห่นหลังได้ดีเยี่ยม

Largely because one friend was proposing to another on this trip, and I’d been tasked with carrying my drone, a DSLR camera, and several small bottles of champagne on top of my own gear, beer, food, and personal items.

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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 Gregory's patented FreeFloat dynamic hipbelt links the hipbelt to the frame with a panel designed to move and flex with your body. 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. Bungee helmet tab, blinker light patch, ice axe loop and bungee holder, front-side pole carry bungee loops

hipbelt design conforms to the shape of your body, seamlessly providing the padding and support needed to carry heavy loads. Gregory ออกแบบมาให้มีขนาดเหมาะสมกับความยาวหลังของผู้ใช้ เพื่อให้ได้การถ่ายเทนำ้หนักที่ดีที่สุดและทำให้คุณสะพายเป้ได้อย่างสบาย ดังนั้นการเลือกขนาดเป้ให้เหมาะสมจึงเป็นสิ่งที่สำคัญมาก ความยาวหลังนี้ไม่จำเป็นต้องขึ้นอยู่กับความสูงหรือน้ำหนักตัว นั่นคือคนที่มีความสูงเท่ากันไม่จำเป็นว่าจะต้องใช้เป็นขนาดเดียวกันเสมอไป วิธีการวัดความยาวหลังนั้นไม่ยากเลย ด้วยขั้นตอนง่ายๆเพียง 3 ขั้นตอนเท่านั้น Hydration sleeve with SpeedClip hydration hanger compatible with Gregory's 3D Hydro reservoir (reservoir not included) Hydration sleeve with SpeedClip hydration hanger compatible with Gregory’s 3D Hydro reservoirs (reservoir not included). There are two of these super handy spaces that allow you to ‘pass’ objects through them. They’re great for long think objects like tent poles as they can be held firmly in place with the compression straps. Attachment Loops

Pack Fit & Sizing

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