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An incredibly comfortable, long-distance walking pack. Durable and packed with features.
Gregory says:
The Maven feature an innovative hybrid suspension system that cleverly combines a free floating lower back system with a breathable on-the-back upper back padding system. This unique approach captures the best of both worlds - a super comfy lower back Comfort Cradle system with Gregory’s Patent Pending FreeFloat hipbelt tech and a close fitting upper backpanel that saves energy by keeping the bulk of the pack weight close against your back. With a fully loaded but lightweight focused feature set, including full length side-loading access, the Maven will make your next few days on the trail a dream come true.
Delivering a lightweight and comfortable pack, the Maven 45 and its FreeFloat dynamic hipbelt doesn’t compromise support for the weight. For overnight to multi-day trips, the lightweight package is completed with an included raincover.
Our Verdict
With an adjustable hip belt and adjustable torso length, it’s easy to tailor this pack to your specific body shape, transferring its weight more effectively. The hip belt being incorporated into the breathable backplane hugs the body, without feeling constrictive, eliminating hot spots, and the need to stop and adjust the pack when on the move.
Large foam shoulder straps spread the weight of the pack over a larger surface area, and are backed with a highly breathable mesh, which helps keep you cool.
The Maven 45 has a large top mouth for access just like any traditional bag but also has a full-length zip down one side, and a further zip around the base. This gives you a few options for access, so you could get your cooking gear out without having to pull your tent, sleeping bag, and rain gear out first. This is a nice quality of life addition
3 large mesh pockets, two on the sides, one with side trail access, and an oversized stretch mesh pocket on the front of the bag, that’s is brilliant at storing wet gear.
The pack also comes with its own custom-fitted rain cover, which is good to see as increasingly you need to buy another separately
- Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear
Features
- FreeFloat breathable suspension with dynamic flex panels that move with the natural movements of your bod
- Full length side-loading access zipper for easy unloading and gear organizatio
- Adjustable torso length with 3D perforated foam breathable backpane
- 3D Comfort Cradle adjustable hipbelt with 3D construction for hotspot free, body-hugging comfort
- Perforated dual density shoulder harness with sternum strap featuring integrated safety whistle and hydration clip
- Wishbone alloy frame and fiberglass anti-barreling cross-stay for stable load management and torsional flexibilit
- Custom fitted raincover included
- Sunglass QuickStow system on shoulder harness for quick, secure and scratch-free access to your shades
- Internal hydration sleeve with SpeedClip hydration hanger compatible with Gregory’s 3D Hydro reservoir (reservoir not included)
- Floating top pocket with large zippered compartment and an underside zippered pocket, reflective attachment points and key clip
- Dual side stretch mesh pockets, one with side trail access, with pass through for over or under compression
- Front oversized stretch mesh pocket with secure
buckle closure - Quick-pull drawcord closure and top webbing
compression - Zippered bottom sleeping bag compartment with removable divider
- Adjustable attachment loop and upper shock lock for trekking poles or an ice axe
- Custom comfort-grip molded zipper pulls and molded webbing keepers for strap management
- NANO CONNECT - Included interior toggles to connect Nano 14 daypack
Specifications
- XS/M Weight: 1476g (excluding rain cover)
- S/M Weight: 1513g (excluding rain cover)
Material & Construction
- BODY: 100D HIGH DENSITY NYLON & 210D HIGH DENSITY NYLON
- BASE: 210D HIGH DENSITY NYLON
- LINING: 40% POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED 135D POLYESTER WITH PFC-FREE DWR
- HARNESS/HIPBELT/LUMBAR: LIFESPAN EVA FOAM
- CHASSIS SUPPORT: HDPE COMPOSITE / CLOSED CELL FOAM
- Dimensions: 36 x 72 x 25.5 cm
