The Stori of Gregory Mountain
Gregory Mountain Products: backpacks for daring adventures
Gregory was born in 1977 from the strong passion of its founder: Wayne Gregory in fact wanted to create backpacks on which he could totally rely and which would allow him to venture on his most daring adventures.
Spurred on by his idea of “making his own internal backpack frame” and by his wife Suszy, who threatened him never to carry a backpack again unless he did something to get rid of the bruises she got from the products out, Wayne Gregory founded the backpack company that still bears his name today: Gregory Mountain Products.
Gregory was in fact a pioneer in patenting a suspension system that works together with the body instead of hindering it, with particular attention to both female and male wearability, also inventing new materials and construction techniques that allow the backpack to become an extension of the body itself and, at the same time, blend perfectly with a simple and functional design. Comfortable and reliable, the brand’s backpacks still follow this one-of-a-kind approach that gave Wayne the security that allowed him to offer his famous lifetime warranty, which the brand still ensures to all its customers today.
Over the last forty years Wayne’s passion for innovation, high performance and comfort have guided the evolution of the brand, now world leader in the production of backpacks, trusted for adventures in over 45 countries.
But there’s more, the constant improvement of performance and the continuous search for quality has led to a further evolution of the brand, now aware that the best performance and high quality of its products are no longer enough, what matters it is also to create packs in the most responsible way possible. It is a journey, the one towards sustainability, not so different from the one one undertakes when one decides to create a new product. In fact, it requires new ideas and concepts, which will then have to be tested and evaluated, repeating the process until the results achieved are totally satisfying. It is a long and difficult path but one that Gregory has already undertaken in a transparent and proactive way in numerous aspects of its production chain such as logistics and packaging (where the dimensions of cartons and boxes have been revised, improving the efficiency of the sections and reducing the most impactful packaging for the environment) or extending the life of its products thanks to repairs and replacements.
Gregory’s ambition is to reduce the use of carbon thanks to a global strategy aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and waste. Furthermore, the brand works to ensure that its supply chain fully reflects its values as a company and that all workers involved are ensured the right working conditions, safety, health and well-being.
Miko & Maya
The favorites packs among fast hikers, Miko (men’s) and Maya (women’s) backpacks, both available in 15, 20, 25 and 30 liter sizes, are ideal for active adventures, short hikes or long days on any terrains. They are characterized by an innovative adjustable suspension, a slim and enveloping design, new functions and updated fabrics.
Designed to perform on tours where comfort and versatility matter, they feature BioSync suspension with elasticated waist belts and shoulder straps that stretch and flex with the shoulders and also with the body’s natural movements, providing unobtrusive comfort. The 3D foam back panel reduces back contact and promotes airflow. The mesh system on the back panel, shoulder harness and waist belt is ideal for wicking away sweat moisture. The preformed enveloping belt adapts to the shape of the hips, offering greater stability. A small internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip keeps valuables secure. Front and side stretch mesh pockets allow quick access to a water bottle, rain jacket or other gear. The front zipped pocket is instead perfect for storing small essentials thanks to its soft padded lining. The models feature retractable attachment loops for trekking poles, compression straps for load adjustment and a safety whistle on the sternum strap.
Miko and Maya use post-consumer recycled products: this means that the carbon footprint of this latest generation of backpacks is reduced by almost a third.
Zulu & Jade
Ideal models for excursions of one or more days. Zulu and Jade have been redesigned for summer 2023. The result? Even more comfort of movement, better ventilation, new functions, but also greater attention to sustainability: the use of post-consumer recycled materials and the analyzes elaborated and connected to the life cycles of the backpacks have allowed the technicians and designers of Gregory Mountain Products to reduce their carbon footprint by 1/4.
Both models follow the movement of the body thanks to the FreeFloat suspension system that reduces effort, increases energy and lets the air flow for an optimal experience on the trail. Designed to mimic the natural movement of the wearer’s body, the 3D Padded, Flexible Waist Belt conforms to individual anatomy offering reliable load carrying support. At the same time the suspension system is stable and effectively distributes the weight on the hips. All this translates into less work and more energy for long, carefree days.
To achieve optimal ventilation, Gregory’s engineers and designers have equipped the perimeter frame of the backpack with a suspended, resistant, breathable and fully adjustable mesh back panel which, therefore, allows you to customize the fit. On the trail, access is easy and safe, thanks to the extra large pockets of the waist belt and the U-zip opening, which allow you to keep the necessary items close at hand.
Finally, the individually padded, rotating shoulder straps are perforated to further improve airflow for even more comfort.