Gregory Mountain Jade 53 Backpack vs Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack

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.

Gregory Mountain Jade 53 Backpack Front View
Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
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

You're currently comparing the Jade 53 Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


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.