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Gregory Focal 58 vs Gregory Zulu 35

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

Gregory Zulu 35 is the lighter option — 120 g lighter than the Gregory Focal 58 (10% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Gregory Focal 58 Gregory Zulu 35
Weight 1,170 g · 1.170 kg · 2.58 lb 1,050 g · 1.050 kg · 2.31 lb
Brand Gregory Gregory
Category Backpack Backpack
Gregory Focal 58
1,170 g

Ventilated ultralight backpacking pack with a tensioned mesh backpanel, removable lid and roughly 16kg max recommended load.

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Gregory Zulu 35
1,050 g

Ventilated 35L daypack with 3D Hydro reservoir sleeve.

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Gregory Focal 58 vs Gregory Zulu 35: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gregory Zulu 35 wins — at 1,050 g it is 120 g (10%) lighter than the Gregory Focal 58 (1,170 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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