Product Spotlight: Gregory Focal 48
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Tier: mid-to-premium. A lightweight pack for lighter loads.
At 48 liters, the Focal is sized for hikers who've moved to compact gear: a quilt, a small tent and a short food carry. Gregory's official spec lists it at about 1.18 kg in size Medium, with a recommended maximum load of 16 kg.
Features
- FreeFloat suspension with flex panels that move with your body
- ComfortCradle hipbelt with 3D construction
- Oversized zippered hipbelt pockets that fit a phone and snacks
- A perimeter aluminum frame with a fiberglass cross-stay to prevent barreling
- A ventilated mesh back panel with Polygiene odor control
- Dual front zip pockets, stretch mesh side pockets and an internal hydration sleeve
Sizing matters: Gregory sizes by torso length. Measure yourself before you order. One reviewer whose torso fell within the size range found the hipbelt sat too high and switched to the women's version.
Who it's for: weekend-to-weeklong hikers with base weights in the ultralight to lightweight range.
Women's counterpart: the Gregory Facet 45. Bigger option: the Osprey Exos 58.
Check the Gregory Focal 48 (Large) on Amazon
Availability changes often, so check the Amazon listing for current stock and options.