The Focal 38 is more comfortable to carry than almost any other backpack - thanks to the fully ventilated, dynamic FreeFloat hip belt. With easily accessible zippered pockets on the hip belt and odor-resistant mesh material, this backpack is ideal for longer tours.
Features of the Gregory Focal 38
- Ultralight FreeFloat carrying system with flexibly mounted hip fins that smoothly follow every movement of the body
- Air-permeable mesh back with Polygiene® Stays Fresh finish, a treatment that inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria
- 3D ComfortCradle hip belt prevents heat build-up and ensures snug wearing comfort
- Extra large zippered pockets on the hip belt with enough space for cell phones and other important items
- Super-light circumferential aluminium frame with shape-stabilizing fibreglass cross brace for ultimate load distribution
- Comfortable, breathable shoulder straps made of double-layer foam with chest strap, integrated safety whistle and hydration system clip
- Inner compartment for hydration bladder with SpeedClip attachment, compatible with Gregory's 3D Hydro hydration bladder (sold separately)
- Removable, height-adjustable lid compartment with small and large zippered compartment at the top, small zippered pocket on the bottom, reflective attachment points and key clip
- Ultralight all-weather protection - can be stowed in its own zipped compartment under the lid when not in use
- Stretch mesh side pockets with side access and compression adjustment handle
- Extra-light compression straps at the bottom and sides to stabilize the weight or attach additional equipment
- Large-format stretch mesh front pocket with safety buckle and material reinforcement at the front for even more robustness
- Quick-release closure with drawcord and compression straps at the top
- Reflective loop at the bottom and Shock-Lock loop at the top for hiking poles or ice axe
- Ergonomically shaped ComfortGrip zipper handles and reflective attachment loops at the front
- Custom-fit rain cover - can be stowed in its own lid compartment when not in use
Materials
- Backpack body: 100D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon & 210D High Density 45% Recycled Nylon with PFC-Free DWR
- Backpack bottom: 210D High Density 45% Recycled Nylon with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS
- Shoulder strap/hip belt/lumbar padding: Lifespan Eva Foam & Polygiene® Stays Fresh Technology
- Carrying system: TUBULAR ALUMINIUM & FIBERGLASS ANTI-BARRELING CROSS-STAY & HDPE
- Lining: 40% Post-consumer Recycled 135d Polyester with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS
- Buckles: Bluesign certified
- Rain cover: Yes