Gregory Z30 Backpack - Internal Frame

this is a great size day pack. technical enough for long day hikes. attractive enough for school or campus. i could also make it work for a light overnighter in the summer. the bucket type front pocket is very handy and makes a spacious 30L. i think it's on par with with its class among other high-quality brands. and at the price it was a no-brainer. only wish it was a true top-loader. the zippers make it hard to squeeze the most out of every cubic inch.

For one day speed hikes on the AT and in the Smokey Mountains it cannot be beat.

Have several daypacks and this is by far my favorite. Very comfortable. 1. I like the 2 extra pouches/storages on the waist band. Easy to get small things, such as chap stick, candies/snacks or tissue papers without putting down the pack. 2. Light weight. Easy to put and get gears/cloth/food. 3. 2 loops for hooking up the ice ax and trekking poles. 4. Side pouches to put water bottles and other stuff. 5. Good capacity for long dayhike or even an overnighter. Just 1 Con: wish it has couple extra pouches inside the pack to put other small things such as batteries, swiss knife, pen, papers, etc.

A large fits me great at 6'1" 205lbs. compression straps keep the loads from getting too crazy even if I'm running on the trail. Convenient pockets on the hip belt. Overall a pretty awesome pack.

Great price from [@]. Wish the dedicated camelback pouch is a bit bigger to fit the 3L bladder.