Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack vs Gregory Mountain Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack

The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack and the Gregory Mountain Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack is that the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has Stowable Straps (Stowable sleeping bag straps) while the Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack does not.

Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
Gregory Mountain Products Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack 1st Front View
Specs Brand Gregory Mountain Gregory Mountain
Name Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack
Category Hiking Mens
Sub Category Travel Backpacking
Capacity (L) 62L 48L
Dimensions (in) 28 x 13 x 13 ‎26 x 14 x 4.5
Weight (lb) 4.7 2.4
Fabric 100% Nylon Nylon
Color 3 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date September 6, 2012 November 9, 2017
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $300 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps 3D air shoulder harness Men's specific die-cut shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 3D air hipbelt 3D comfort cradle hipbelt
Zippers Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers
Main Compartment Access U-zip main opening or full body front access U-zip main opening or full body front access
External Pockets 9 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket 3 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle Side pockets can hold water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglass quick stow system Adjustable attachment loop and upper shock lock
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable sleeping bag straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes Yes
Base / Bottom Dual layer bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated back panel
Rain Cover Custom fitted rain cover included Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal wishbone aluminum frame Aluminum internal frame
Ergonomic Matrix ventilated back panel with layered, multi-density foam
Ventilated Back Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Response A3 suspension with auto angle adjust Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack by Gregory Mountain .


Gregory Mountain's Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Gregory Mountain 's Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack is a Mens 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 Gregory Mountain Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack's capacity is 48L with a size of ‎26 x 14 x 4.5 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.