Gregory Jade 60 Women's (2013) Internal Frame Backpack

Striking a balance between weight and durability, the high performance Gregory Jade 60 Women's pack gives female hikers a versatile option for weekend trips or ultra light, multi day backpacking trips. Despite its lightweight design, the Jade 60 Women's pack comfortably carries up to 45 pounds!Addressing the different wants and needs of male and female hikers, the backpacks of Gregory's Women's Series cater to the woman on the go. Designed and tested by women, these packs incorporate shoulder harnesses contoured to fit the female figure and waistbelt panels built to adjust to fit women's hip angles. Reflecting the difference in male and female ergonomics, the packs of the Women's Series also employ narrower backpanels.Having spent numerous years and countless miles out on the trail, the designers at Gregory are well aware of the problems that arise from ill fitting backpacks. Unwilling to compromise comfort or load carrying capability, Gregory's commitment to providing the perfect fit is evident in the technology used in the Jade 60 Women's harness and JetStream LTS Load Transfer Suspension suspension systems. A single lightweight, hollow stay and a molded, perforated V beam framesheet work in tandem to support the stability of the Jade 60 Women's pack by distributing weight evenly and transferring the load to your hips. Raised contact points at the scapula pads and lower lumbar pad create substantial space between your pack and the pack allowing true ventilation. The ventilated moisture wicking harnesses, waistbelt and backpanel enhance fit, aid in load transfer, provide cushioning and keep you cool on the trail. An updated proprietary waistbelt system allows you to choose between three different adjustable lengths to provide optimal fit. An adjustable sternum strap and load lifter straps further enhance the fit of the Jade 60 Women's pack and ensure the stability of your load, allowing convenient on the go adjustment.Access to the single main compartment of the Jade 60 Women's pack is gained via an extendible drawstring closed top entry or a zippered front entry. A large zippered front pocket provides a secure place to store additional gear and mesh side pockets offer further storage. An additional pocket is found on the extendible lid of the Jade 60 Women's pack.Other features built into the Jade 60 Women's pack include side and bottom compression straps, quick access waistbelt pockets, weather resistant zippers and trekking poletool attachment loops. An integrated sleeve and dual exit ports make the Jade 60 Women's pack hydration compatible. The Gregory Jade 60 Women's backpack is available in your choice of colors and Small 3600 cubic inch capacity and Medium 3906 cu in size options. Medium Blueberry, GM59059