Gregory Mountain Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack vs Gregory Mountain Jade 53 Backpack

The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack and the Gregory Mountain Jade 53 Backpack is that the Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack has Rear Loading Straps (Yes) while the Jade 53 Backpack does not.

Gregory Mountain Products Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack 1st Front View
Gregory Mountain Jade 53 Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Gregory Mountain Gregory Mountain
Name Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack Jade 53 Backpack
Category Mens Womens
Sub Category Backpacking Hiking
Capacity (L) 48L 53L
Dimensions (in) ‎26 x 14 x 4.5 23.5 x 13.5 x 11.0
Weight (lb) 2.4 3.4
Fabric Nylon 100% Nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns Black
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty
Release Date November 9, 2017 December 1, 2015
Rating 4.6 4.4
Price Under $250 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Men's specific die-cut shoulder harness Women's specific die-cut shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with safety whistle and hydration clip
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 3D comfort cradle hipbelt 3D comfort cradle hipbelt
Zippers ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers Custom comfort-grip molded zipper pulls
Main Compartment Access U-zip main opening or full body front access Front U-Zip access
External Pockets 3 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket Top pocket, bottom compartment, and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Adjustable attachment loop and upper shock lock Adjustable attachment loop and upper shock lock
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated back panel Open-air ventilated backpanel with moisture wicking mesh
Rain Cover Yes Yes
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Aluminum internal frame Internal perimeter alloy frame
Ventilated Back Yes
Adjustable Length Torso Yes Yes
Hip Belt Pockets Yes Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Reflective Safety Strips Reflective attachment points
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Jade 53 Backpack by Gregory Mountain .


Gregory Mountain 's Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack is a Mens backpack with Backpacking features while Gregory Mountain 's Jade 53 Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking features.

The Gregory Mountain Men's Optic 48 Ultralight Backpack has a capacity of 48L (liters), weighs 2.4 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are ‎26 x 14 x 4.5. It's made of Nylon and is available in 2 colors and patterns in comparison the Gregory Mountain Jade 53 Backpack's capacity is 53L with a size of 23.5 x 13.5 x 11.0 inches. Constructed from 100% Nylon it weighs 3.4 pounds and is available in Black.