Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack vs Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack

The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack and the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is that the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has Compression Straps (External compression straps) while the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack does not.

Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Gregory Mountain Columbia
Name Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack
Category Hiking Hiking
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 62L 55L
Dimensions (in) 28 x 13 x 13 14 x 8.5 x 23
Weight (lb) 4.7
Fabric 100% Nylon 100% Nylon
Color 3 colors and patterns 2 Colors and patterns
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty Columbia Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 6, 2012
Rating 4.8 4.5
Price Under $300 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps 3D air shoulder harness Techlite adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 3D air hipbelt Hip belt
Zippers Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers YKK water resistant zipper
Main Compartment Access U-zip main opening or full body front access Rolltop access
External Pockets 9 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket 6 external pockets and 2 side pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglass quick stow system Gear loops
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable sleeping bag straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Base / Bottom Dual layer bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Backdraft tensioned back panel
Rain Cover Custom fitted rain cover included Integrated pack rain fly
Internal / External Frame Internal wishbone aluminum frame
Ergonomic Matrix ventilated back panel with layered, multi-density foam
Adjustable Length Torso Response A3 suspension with auto angle adjust
Hip Belt Pockets Yes Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack by Columbia .


Gregory Mountain's Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Columbia 's Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Backpacking features.

The Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has a capacity of 62L (liters), weighs 4.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 13 x 13. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Columbia Unisex Trail Elite 55L Backpack's capacity is 55L with a size of 14 x 8.5 x 23 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs pounds and is available in 2 Colors and patterns.