Gregory

Paragon 68L Backpack

Light, load hauling, great features, great fit.

Best fitting pack I've ever owned. Dials in perfectly, light for the carry amount of 50 lbs comfortably.

Light and comfortable

Not quite an ultralight pack but also not bulky. In my opinion this is the what 80% of backpackers want. Lighter than Mystery Ranch and more affordable than Osprey. The frame does a good job keeping the packs weight off your shoulders. Breathable mesh against your back reduces sweat. I would recommend this for people who aren’t interested in sacrificing comfort on the trendier packs.

Happy Pack choice

I needed to up graded form my older Gregory 48 L pack I loved, I needed a little more room and this fit my requirements beautifully with more feature to make it easier to handle a load of stuff. Looking forward to many good trips with my Paragon 68. Also like the color choice both outside and inside. I would buy this pack again or suggest it to a friend.

Great pack, everything I have come to expect from Gregory

Only been out for a few weekend trips and one of them I was carrying gear for both myself and my son and it managed the weight very well!! I fully expect it to perform excellent on my next trip through the foothills trail. Middle of the road on pack weight but the quality it excellent. Included a rain cover which I don’t really use (I prefer a liner) but many of my friends use. Great pack

Perfect for hiking and carrying the items we needed!

Well made, lightweight, and l easy to access and adjust. Perfect for a 2-4 nighter.

Solid and reliable

I’ve taken this pack on a few long hikes so far and I’ve really enjoyed the comfort and balance. The frame keeps the pack close and contoured to your back and the adjustments for fitting it to you work great. I had my pack weighed down with about 40 pounds on the longer hikes and it still provided good comfort on my back and hips. Definitely would recommend.

My son needed a backpack to grow into with Boy Scouts, previously using the Stout 65. This pack with it's adjustability, especially in the hip belt, will allow him to grow from his 13-year old frame later into his teen years with a pack that can grow/shift with him.

Fantastic Pack At A Fantastic Price

This is a fantastic pack. I’ve owned the Baltoro 75 for about 7 years and this pack is an upgrade to that pack. It is a very simple pack without a lot of extra features, which I think is awesome. Took it on a short backpacking trip this last weekend and it was great size for the essentials as well as some luxury items. If you’re more of a minimalist the smaller 58L size would be perfect. It is very comfortable and the adjustability of fit on the back and hip belt are fantastic! The mesh back panel helps with breathability, but like most packs it will get warm. Overall it’s a very comfy pack even when packed to the brim. Tested it out on some prep hikes with around 25-35lbs and it was just as comfortable at 35lbs as it was at 25lbs. It also works great as a day pack for summit hikes while backpacking. I do wish that it had a few additional loops or tie points on the pack as well as a magnetic attachment for the bite valve of hydration packs, like the ones Gregory puts on some of their other packs. I also wish they had buckles on all the side compression straps, currently only the one that goes over the side pocket has a buckle. None of these things detract from the quality or comfort of the bag, they are just a few things I wish the pack had. Honestly, this pack is just a nice as the Baltoro series, but at a cheaper price tag and not as heavy.

Amazing for travel and backpacking

Would highly recommend this backpack for backpacking trips or any travel in general. You can store a week or more worth of clothing and gear in this backpack. Aluminum frame supports your back and the hip straps take 80% of the weight off of your shoulders and transfer to your legs. I take this as a carry-on for flights and skip checking a bag for any trip over a week long.