GREGORY STOUT 45 BACKPACK REVIEW

Sized for overnight hikes or winter outings, the Stout 45 is a practical size to use for travel to warm places and for wandering through far-away hills. Designed for lightness and stability, it has an internal suspension system that ensures comfort even when the pack is loaded with equipment and supplies. A full suite of pockets ensure you stay organized throughout your adventures. And attachment points on the lid are designed to accept a flexible solar panel, so you can top up your electronics while you cover distance.

• Made of high-density polyester, reinforced in high-wear areas.
• Trailflex suspension uses a sprung steel wire frame and flexible HDPE back panel to channel weight to you lumbar region.
• Access through top or through U-shaped bottom zipper.
• Floating lid and spindrift collar accommodate extra large loads.
• Expanding shove-it pocket on front keeps a shell jacket accessible and isolated from the dry main compartment.
• Twin side water bottle pockets compress when not in use.
• 2 hipbelt pockets keep snacks or a camera at hand.
• Bottom compression straps hold sleeping a pad or bivy sack.
• Daisy chains on lid and front are ideal for holding a Goal Zero Solar Panel (available separately).
• Shockcord and loops hold your trekking poles or axes.
• Integrated rain cover stows inside an external vertical zip pocket, which doubles as an accessory pocket.
• Maximum recommended cargo weight is 16kg.

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