Gregory Sage 45 Women's Internal Frame Backpack

Offering performance at an affordable price, the Gregory Sage 45 Women's internal frame backpack combines an innovative suspension system with convenient access features. With a streamlined capacity 2700 cu in, the pack is ideal for weekend trips or overnighters.Addressing the different wants and needs of male and female hikers, Gregory's Women's backpacks 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, these packs 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 women's specific Intuition 3D Suspension. Comprised of a lightweight, sturdy 4mm steel wire frame, an anti barreling stay and a cross ridge backpanel, the suspension effectively transfers load to your hips, minimizes contact points to aid in ventilation and provides comfortable support.A ventilated moisture wicking harnesses, waistbelt and backpanel enhance fit, aid in load transfer and provide further cushioning. An adjustable sternum strap and load lifter straps further enhance the fit of the Sage 45 Women's pack and ensure the stability of your load while allowing convenient on the go adjustment.The main compartment of the Sage 45 Women's pack has top loading access and in addition, a large, U shaped front zipper that enables you to quickly put hands on gear and or clothes without having to dump out the entire contents of your pack. The Sage 45 Women's pack also includes side and bottom compression straps to ensure that the contents of the pack remain safely in place. A unique roll top style top pocket on the lid of the Sage 55 Women's pack offers a waterproof IPx3 rated storage option. A zippered side stash pocket and zippered waistbelt pockets provide additional places to stow gear and side stretch mesh pockets are ideal for water bottles.Other features found on the Sage 45 women's pack include dual ice axetrekking pole attachment points, external hydration system sold separately access and an integrated raincover. The Gregory Sage 45 Women's backpack is available in your choice of color options and Small 2746 cubic inch capacity and Medium 2990 cu in sizes. Medium Cypress Green, Medium Rosewood Red, Small Rosewood Red, GM59204, GM59222, GM59221