There wouldn’t be much use in fancy backpack design and technology if it did not accommodate both men and women.
Luckily, Gregory realise that men and womens frames are different and have developed a range of backpacks for women that aren’t just smaller men’s packs in pretty colors.
Gregory backpacks for women have simple yet fundamental fit differences that hug the female body shape more naturally thus increasing comfort dramatically. The basic features are:
- Thinner and tapered shoulder straps
- Narrower backpanels
- Narrower waistbelts
Guaranteed to fit the female body shape more comfortably, Gregory backpacks for women do not compromise on the quality and functionality expected of a Gregory backpack.
And yes, they are also available in a variety of pretty colors to brighten up any backpacking adventure.
Gregory Women’s Mountain Backpacks
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Gregory Women’s ‘Backpacking’ Backpacks
Differences in Male and Female Body Shape
The male frame has broader shoulders and backs than the female one. Compared to men, women also have relatively wider hips. The shape of these 3 areas in men is squarish whereas in women it is triangular.
Combined with the obvious difference in chests, it is no wonder that standard backpacks do not fit women comfortably. And why should they? After all, they were designed for men.
Body Shape Counts
In order to make a backpack fit comfortably, it must hug and fit snugly against the contours of the body. The most important contact points are the hips, shoulders, neckline and back.
Gregory backpacks for women are specifically designed to fit the female body shape and are therefore more comfortable for women.
Sure, any good hiking backpack will offer fancy waist-belts and shoulder harnesses to make them fit well. But if the whole frame of the backpack is designed for the width of a man’s back and the shoulder harness for a man’s chest, then how can it possibly ever really fit a women’s frame comfortably?
No amount of jiggling and wiggling, strap tightening and backpack flexing is going to make a man’s backpack feel really comfortable on a woman.
Do You Wear Men’s Shoes?
Do you wear mens trousers? No?
Then why wear a backpack that has not been designed for your body shape?
As with any item of clothing, Gregory backpacks for women are designed to fit the contours of the female body shape. The result is that they fit better, are more comfortable and make load-hauling easier.
Just consider for a moment. If you put a women’s backpack on a man, do you think he would feel comfortable? Unlikely. So why on earth should women be expected to be comfortable in a man’s backpack!
The Gregory Philosophy
True to their ‘Fit Is King’ philosophy, these women’s backpacks have been designed for and tested by women. They come highly recommended and make backpacking more comfortable and fun for the ladies.
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