The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Jade 53 Backpack and the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is that the Jade 53 Backpack has Zippers (Custom comfort-grip molded zipper pulls ) while the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Gregory Mountain | Osprey |
Name | Jade 53 Backpack | Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack | |
Category | Womens | Womens | |
Sub Category | Hiking | Hiking | |
Capacity (L) | 53L | 9L | |
Dimensions (in) | 23.5 x 13.5 x 11.0 | 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.4 | 1.8 | |
Fabric | 100% Nylon | 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon | |
Color | Black | 2 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | December 1, 2015 | January 6, 2017 | |
Rating | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
Price | Under $200 | Under $200 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Women's specific die-cut shoulder harness | Biostretch shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with safety whistle and hydration clip | Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle buckle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | 3D comfort cradle hipbelt | Biostretch hipbelt with pockets | |
Zippers | Custom comfort-grip molded zipper pulls | ||
Main Compartment Access | Front U-Zip access | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | Top pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets | Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh pockets | |
Internal Compartments | Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Adjustable attachment loop and upper shock lock | Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, and blinker light attachment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | External compression straps |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Open-air ventilated backpanel with moisture wicking mesh | AirScape back panel |
Rain Cover | Yes | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | Yes | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal perimeter alloy frame | Injection-molded AirScape framesheet | |
Adjustable Length Torso | Yes | Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths | |
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | Yes | |
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | Yes | |
Reflective Safety Strips | Reflective attachment points | ||
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Gregory Mountain 's Jade 53 Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features while Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.
The Gregory Mountain Jade 53 Backpack has a capacity of 53L (liters), weighs 3.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 23.5 x 13.5 x 11.0. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in Black in comparison the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack's capacity is 9L with a size of 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 inches. Constructed from 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.
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