Gregory Plus Size Backpacks

In case you missed it, there is a new series of Gregory Plus Size Backpacks on the market, all feature-rich and built for oversized users.

So what this is about

The Plus Size backpacks series includes a variety of standard Gregory packs with their all numerous features, but with addition of several extra features that make them suitable for users with a large body size.

They describe them as “the industry’s first line of plus-size backpacks, designed specifically for outdoor enthusiasts of diverse body sizes and shapes.”

So this is not about volumes of the pack, the series includes packs in a variety of volumes from small day packs to large backpacking packs. This is about plus sizes in apparel sense. The extra features include the following:

Shoulder harness

• Proportions are increased, along with the shape of the contoured shoulder strap. So you have an extended length where it’s needed for maximum comfort.

• The harness wraps over the shoulders at a wider angle than standard fit harnesses. This provides a wider footprint and a more comfortable carry.

• Adjustment for access to the shoulder harness load lifters, this implies that the hardware is moved closer to the wearer.

• You also have an extended sternum/chest strap.

Some of these features are shown in the picture:

Hip belt harness

• You have extended padding and support, in addition to the extended webbing length that fits up to a 60 inches (152 cm) waist.

• Hip belt pockets are moved forward for a quick access.

The picture below demonstrates the differences between a Plus Size harness (left) and the harness of the standard pack (right):

Torso fit

These Plus Size packs follow the same sizing as the standard packs of this brand. But they also suggest that if you are more comfortable with wearing the top of your hip belt higher than the recommended, you may consider down-sizing the torso length size. 

Below you can see one small pack from this group; observe how extended padding is on the hip belt and the position of the hip belt pocket.

Please see a bit more in this video:

How many Gregory Plus Size packs are available?

As of the moment of writing this text, there are 14 plus size backpacks on the market, 5 + 5 are gender-specific packs for men and women, and four unisex packs. The list is as follows:

Plus Size packs for men:

1. Gregory Miwok 18 Plus Size.
2. Gregory Citro 30 H2O Plus Size.
3. Gregory Stout 45 Plus Size.
4. Gregory Katmai 65 Plus Size.
5. Gregory Stout 70 Plus Size.

Plus Size packs for women:

1. Gregory Maya 16 Plus Size.
2. Gregory Juno 30 H2O Plus Size.
3. Gregory Amber 44 Plus Size.
4. Gregory Kalmia 60 Plus Size.
5. Gregory Amber 65 Plus Size.

Unisex plus size packs:

1. Gregory Nano 16 Plus Size.
2. Gregory Nano 20 Plus Size
3. Gregory Arrio 22 Plus Size.
4. Gregory Arrio 24 Plus Size.

In addition to this, Gregory also has the following elements on the market that can be used with their standard packs series:

• Gregory belt extension 20 mm.
• Gregory belt extension 25 mm.

Where to buy?

Gregory Plus Size backpacks are available:

• On Amazon.
• At REI.

So this was all I wanted to say about these Gregory Plus Size backpacks. As mentioned above, these packs come with all the usual features of Gregory packs with the same name. Some of these standard packs are described here in the site.

Note that there is also the Osprey Extended Fit which they launched recently, with several backpacks that have extra features similar to the Gregory Plus Size backpacks.

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