Padje Light 60 vs Gregory Paragon 60 – is the extra…
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Padje Light 60 vs Gregory Paragon 60 – is the extra comfort worth ~600 g?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently looking for a backpack for 1–2 day trekking trips and would appreciate some input from people who have experience with either of these packs (or similar ones).
I’m trying to find a balance between going light and still having a comfortable carry system. Because of that, I’m leaning away from true ultralight packs and more toward a slightly heavier but more supportive backpack.
Right now, I’m comparing:
•Lundhags Padje Light 60 (\~1100 g)
•Gregory Paragon 60 (\~1700 g)
What speaks in favor of the Paragon for me is the side zipper access and what seems to be a more comfortable and structured carry system. On the other hand, the Padje Light is significantly lighter, and I’m not sure whether the added comfort and features of the Paragon really justify the extra \~600 g.
Some background on my current trekking style:
•Mostly cowboy camping, occasionally a very small tarp
•If I ever buy a tent, it would be a very lightweight trekking pole tent, likely single-wall
•Cooking setup: Toaks 750 ml titanium pot + 100 g gas canister
•Sleep clothes and down jacket, but no spare clothing
•Overall gear volume and base weight are quite low
•“Extra” weight usually comes from things like a bottle of wine or additional snacks, especially on 1-day trips
Given this setup, I’m wondering:
Is the comfort and accessibility of a pack like the Paragon worth the extra weight? With 1700g it‘s still lighter than many of the big >2kg trekking backpacks.
Or would a lighter pack like the Padje Light make more sense for short trips with a relatively low base weight?
I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially from people who have used either pack or faced a similar decision. Thanks in advance!
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Hi everyone,
I’m currently looking for a backpack for 1–2 day trekking trips and would appreciate some input from people who have experience with either of these packs (or similar ones).
I’m trying to find a balance between going light and still having a comfortable carry system. Because of that, I’m leaning away from true ultralight packs and more toward a slightly heavier but more supportive backpack.
Right now, I’m comparing:
•Lundhags Padje Light 60 (\~1100 g)
•Gregory Paragon 60 (\~1700 g)
What speaks in favor of the Paragon for me is the side zipper access and what seems to be a more comfortable and structured carry system. On the other hand, the Padje Light is significantly lighter, and I’m not sure whether the added comfort and features of the Paragon really justify the extra \~600 g.
Some background on my current trekking style:
•Mostly cowboy camping, occasionally a very small tarp
•If I ever buy a tent, it would be a very lightweight trekking pole tent, likely single-wall
•Cooking setup: Toaks 750 ml titanium pot + 100 g gas canister
•Sleep clothes and down jacket, but no spare clothing
•Overall gear volume and base weight are quite low
•“Extra” weight usually comes from things like a bottle of wine or additional snacks, especially on 1-day trips
Given this setup, I’m wondering:
Is the comfort and accessibility of a pack like the Paragon worth the extra weight? With 1700g it‘s still lighter than many of the big >2kg trekking backpacks.
Or would a lighter pack like the Padje Light make more sense for short trips with a relatively low base weight?
I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially from people who have used either pack or faced a similar decision. Thanks in advance!
#activity #nature
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