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Back in Pack with the Gregory Pace 3 H2O

I’m a big outdoor enthusiast so, not surprisingly, I own a lot of gear. While I do have my favorite go-to brands, I also happen to enjoy trying out newer-to-me brands. Enter: Gregory. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Gregory packs have been designed to meet the demands of life’s adventures with cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking backpack solutions. The company has been around since 1977, and even today, they continue to be a trusted, world leading outdoor company.

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I was fortunate enough to get my hands on the women’s Gregory Pace 3 Liter H20 pack. With a 4-day trip to Bend, OR planned, I just knew this was the perfect opportunity to take the pack out for a spin. I did a short hike at Smith Rock and the Pace 3 H20 pack was exactly what I needed.

Looks:

The women’s Pace 3 Liter H20 pack comes in 2 colors: Black Ice and Mineral Yellow; I received the latter. I’m a creature of habit and tend to always go for muted colors, but I was so stoked to get the Mineral Yellow, which is a bit of a mustard yellow. I don’t really pay attention to trending colors, but in my opinion, mustard yellow is so hot right now.

Function:

The Pace 3 H20 has an incredibly slim, lightweight design with a perforated, breathable shoulder harness and integrated magnetic sternum strap buckle to quickly attach and detach the reservoir bite valve. The pack includes a soft-molded, 3D 2 Liter Hydro Reservoir with a molded spine handle and EasyGrip fill port, making for incredibly easy and convenient refilling.

The integrated hydration compartment combines a vapor-barrier liner with additional insulation layers which ensures that water stays cold for up to 4 hours. There’s a smaller zippered pocket at the top of the pack – just perfect for a small snack – with an integrated key clip. The pack also includes a 3D dual-layer foam backpanel, which is constructed to provide space for airflow.

Fit:

I’m a very small framed human, but I felt like the pack fit me extremely well. I was able to move the strap across the sternum down a bit further for a more comfortable fit. I appreciated the adjustable hip belt (which is also removable), as I felt it gave the pack an even more secure fit. I really like that the pack still had a very slim and lightweight feel to it, even after adding water to the reservoir. While I didn’t have the reservoir filled completely, I don’t foresee having any issues with the pack being weighed down or having any of the straps rubbing or chafing.

Overall:

I’m a big fan of the Pace 3 H20 pack and feel it’s the perfect size for a short hike or even a short bike ride. I love how lightweight it is; to be honest, it didn’t even feel like I was wearing a pack. I think my only wish would be for one additional zippered pocket in case I wanted to stow away a thin windbreaker or gloves. Overall though, I’m looking forward to using this pack more often. I will definitely consider Gregory in the future if I’m ever needing a new pack or bag.

Gregory Pace 3 H20 Pack $99.95

Specs:

  • External Material 100% Nylon
  • Fits Torso 16″ – 21″
  • Fits Hips / Waist Up to 48″
  • Weight 1.08 lbs.
  • Max Carry Weight 10 lbs.
  • Packed Dimensions 17 x 2 x 9
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Thank you to Gregory for providing us with a sample pack. Please read our transparency page for info on how we do our reviews.

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We started the Run Oregon blog in February 2007, because felt like running in Oregon and SW Washington deserved more positive coverage. We also wanted to level the playing field so that small, non-profit races could compete with big events; and to support local race organizers.

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