Gregory Mountain Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack vs Gregory Mountain Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack

The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack and the Gregory Mountain Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack is that the Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack has Trekking Pole Holders (Yes) while the Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack does not.

Gregory Mountain Products Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack Front View
Gregory Mountain Products Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack 1st Front View
Specs Brand Gregory Mountain Gregory Mountain
Name Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack
Category Mens Mens
Sub Category Backpacking Backpacking
Capacity (L) 85L 48L
Dimensions (in) 28 x 17.5 x 8 ‎26 x 14 x 4.5
Weight (lb) 5.15 2.4
Fabric 630D High-Density Nylon Nylon
Color ‎Dusk Blue 2 colors and patterns
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 9, 2017 November 9, 2017
Rating 4.8 4.6
Price Under $350 Under $250
General Features Shoulder Straps 3D air shoulder harness Men's specific die-cut shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 3D comfort cradle hipbelt 3D comfort cradle hipbelt
Zippers ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers
Main Compartment Access Front U-Zip access U-zip main opening or full body front access
External Pockets 9 external pockets 3 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories Side pockets can hold water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Multiple external attachment points Adjustable attachment loop and upper shock lock
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated back panel
Rain Cover Yes Yes
Internal / External Frame Aluminum internal frame
Ventilated Back Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes
Other Features Other Features Sidekick Daypack included doubles as an internal hydration sleeve

You're currently comparing the Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack by Gregory Mountain .


Gregory Mountain's Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack is a Mens backpack with Backpacking features while Gregory Mountain 's Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack is a Mens backpack with Backpacking features.

The Gregory Mountain Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack has a capacity of 85L (liters), weighs 5.15 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 17.5 x 8. It's made of 630D High-Density Nylon and is available in ‎Dusk Blue 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.