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Gregory Stout 60 vs Gregory Zulu 65

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

Gregory Stout 60 is the lighter option — 70 g lighter than the Gregory Zulu 65 (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Gregory Stout 60 Gregory Zulu 65
Weight 1,610 g · 1.610 kg · 3.55 lb 1,680 g · 1.680 kg · 3.70 lb
Brand Gregory Gregory
Category Backpack Backpack
Gregory Stout 60
1,610 g

Adjustable 60L men's backpacking pack with a ventilated suspension and tough nylon body, built for value-focused multi-day trips.

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Gregory Zulu 65
1,680 g

Ventilated 65L backpacking pack ideal for warm conditions.

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Gregory Stout 60 vs Gregory Zulu 65: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gregory Stout 60 wins — at 1,610 g it is 70 g (4%) lighter than the Gregory Zulu 65 (1,680 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest backpack page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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