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Gregory Baltoro 65 vs Gregory Zulu 35 Backpack

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Gregory Zulu 35 Backpack is the lighter option — 640 g lighter than the Gregory Baltoro 65 (29% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Gregory Baltoro 65 Gregory Zulu 35 Backpack
Weight 2,180 g · 2.180 kg · 4.81 lb 1,540 g · 1.540 kg · 3.40 lb
size M/L
Brand Gregory Gregory
Category Backpack Backpack
Gregory Baltoro 65
2,180 g

Premium 65L pack with Response A3 suspension for heavy loads.

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Gregory Zulu 35 Backpack
1,540 g

Day hiking pack, 46.9oz, ventilated suspension system for comfort

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Gregory Baltoro 65 vs Gregory Zulu 35 Backpack: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gregory Zulu 35 Backpack wins — at 1,540 g it is 640 g (29%) lighter than the Gregory Baltoro 65 (2,180 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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