Gear Review: Gregory Sula 28 Daypack

The Bottom Line: The women's Sula 28 daypack by Gregory is designed with comfort in mind. With a spacious 28 liters of cargo capacity and a ventilated back panel, this pack is perfect for a day trip through practically any terrain. Whether you are looking for a comfortable travel pack or an adventure pack, the Sula 28 is a great choice. Best of all, this pack is backed by the Gregory Guarantee. If for any reason you are not satisfied, you can return it for replacement or repair at no additional cost.

The Gregory Sula 28 daypack. Photo by: Crystal Sibson

The Gregory Sula 28 daypack is a comfortable yet versatile daypack. With a full array of compartments and quick access pockets, you can easily organize your cargo. The front zipped pocket has a soft touch padded liner to protect sunglasses and electronics. The middle zippered compartment extends deep to the bottom of the pack for added cargo space. There is also a smaller mesh zippered pocket and key hook on the inside of this compartment that is perfect for stashing a wallet or any other small items that you want quick access to. The last zippered compartment gives access to the main body of the pack. Inside of this compartment there is a hydration sleeve and SpeedClip integration system for easy use with the Gregory 3D Hydro Reservoir. On the outside of the pack there are stretch mesh water bottle pockets on each side. On the front of the pack there is a large stretch mesh pocket that is secured by two clips for added cargo space. The last two stash pockets can both be found on the hip belt of the pack. These small zippered pockets are perfect for stashing a granola bar, lip moisturizer, a GPS device, or a small cellphone.

The Gregory Sula 28 daypack is built to fit comfortably while keeping you cool. The 100% nylon construction feels durable and rugged for lasting use. The back panel of this pack is built with EVAP Moisture Wicking Technology to keep you cool and comfortable in all weather conditions. The VaporSpan ventilated suspension system is designed to fit perfectly to any back shape. This suspension system uses a proprietary leaf spring lower back panel design, which helps to minimize the carrying weight of the pack. The shoulder harness of the pack is built with EVA foam and is ventilated for added comfort. For stabilizing your load, the pack is equipped with side and bottom compression straps. Additional features on the Gregory Sula 28 daypack include trekking pole or tool attachment points and a quick-stow scratch free sunglass attachment point.

Overall this pack is quite comfortable and performs well on the trail. It's a perfect pack for a day trip into the woods or a carry-on travel bag. The pack is lightweight, which is an added bonus for hiking at high altitude. It's too small to use on an overnight backpacking trip, but it holds plenty of gear for a day hike. While scrambling and climbing over boulders, the pack was balanced and comfortable.