Gregory Juno 24L vs Patagonia Refugio 28L Pack

There is nothing wrong stopping when we feel we need some water. Stopping is, and has always been, a way to relax on the trail. I do not understand the obsession with non-stop walking and a need for taking sips from a tube. I get it, some people do like this technology, but this pack should have offered the option for carrying decent water bottle for those who dislike being intubated!

Um, there's no whistles or any gadgets on here. Like I said, it's not a serious hiking backpack. Most serious ones have the whistles there you could b...

not a big deal. Plus, you want a snug fit with your gear as the load carries closer to your back, therefore more efficient at carrying the load..

You have this large mesh slip pocket here and i really like the use of mesh to make it very easy to see what's on the inside and then i really like th...

For an extra $20, there is also a Juno 24 H2O version that comes bundled with a 3L hydration system.Specs at a GlanceVolume: 24LWeight: 1 lb 15 ozGender: Women’sType: Internal frameVentilation: YesExternal pockets: 5 + mainTorso sizing: one size: 14”-19”Waist sizing: 27”-45”Max recommended load: 20 lbsPack body: 210D Honeycomb CryptoRip Nylon / 420D High Density NylonPack bottom: 420D High Density NylonBackpack Storage and OrganizationThe Juno 24 has a U-shaped top zipper that provides easy access to the pack’s main compartmentThe Juno 24 is a panel-style daypack with a U-shaped top zipper that provides easy access to the contents of the main compartment. It easily holds all of the gear I need for a day hike including my first aid & emergency gear, plus a couple of clothing layers and rain gear. The main compartment has a hydration sleeve with a large port at the top for the hose that allows you to run the hose to the left or right

Your laptop your tablet, tech, pouch things like that inside the main cavity. I just have my pick design tech pouch here and then I also have a little...

I bought this backpack after researching several others and chose it for the reviews on a comfortable fit and the higher amount of pockets for storage that it has. I wasn't disappointed. I have already hiked 25 miles with it in just two weeks and I love the fit. I don't even realize I am wearing it most of the time, it is that comfortable

Carrie's my photography equipment, small notebook and light jacket in comfort! Great buy, purchased in sale!

Only thing I do not like is the hip belt zipper. I can not close it completely with one hand and it seems like simply making the zipper straight instead of rounded would fix it. The round zipper seams like it is more for aesthetics than function.

So you can just undo those so that you can zip it down a little bit further or you can just keep them like relatively loose um, which that doesn't rea...

Note: even though my Samsung S9+ with a thin case would fit inside the side pocket when the pocket is lying flat, they wouldn't fit when worn on the body due to the curved nature of the waist line. Con: this is a major one for me. The shoulder straps are uncomfortable: the end of the padded straps and the buckles form a hard bulge that rub against my inner upper arms and side breast area, right below the armpits. I have never experienced this with other Gregory day packs before

Also straps are too close together. (You can see this by comparing other packs in photos.) A comparable bag in size and looks to some degree (but far more roomy and well-designed) is the Northface Jester - but its straps do not compare to Osprey or Gregory packs.

I have tried many packs over the years and none of them fit as good as this. I’m a short 5’2” little old lady with a short waist. I’m not petite though so it’s really hard to find something that fits right. Gregory Juno 24 got it right

I've been using this as my "take stuff to and from work" pack for a month or so. I like the clip to secure the laptop in its place, which is something that other packs I looked at did not have. It is somewhat smaller than the worn out bag it replaced, but seems to be sufficient. The shoulder straps are a little bit slippery when worn with my rain coat, so single-shouldering it can be insecure