Gregory Zulu 35 Backpack vs Osprey Aether 65
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Day hiking pack, 46.9oz, ventilated suspension system for comfort
Full details →Heavy-load backpacking pack with Fit-on-the-Fly adjustable harness and hipbelt and an AirScape backpanel for extended trips.
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Gregory Zulu 35 Backpack vs Osprey Aether 65: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Gregory Zulu 35 Backpack wins — at 1,330 g it is 880 g (40%) lighter than the Osprey Aether 65 (2,210 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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