Gregory Focal 58 Men's

The Gregory Focal 58 is the only pack in this comparison internally classified as a pure ultralight design ("ultralightPack"), with 58 liters of capacity and a 7001-alloy aluminum frame. Ventilated FreeFloat mesh construction and a padded ComfortCradle hip belt with zippered pockets keep the load stable without an integrated rain cover. At 1.2 kg for 58 liters, that's just under 21 g per liter — the best volume-to-weight ratio among the men's packs in this group. The body combines 100D (40% recycled) and 210D (45% recycled) high-density nylon. The main compartment opens only from the top, with one front pocket, two side pockets, and an ice axe loop. Gregory lists it for both multi-day trekking and ultralight thru-hiking use. The Focal 58 suits experienced long-distance hikers who want large capacity at the lowest possible weight and are willing to go without an integrated rain cover in exchange for that lighter build.