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Gregory Nano 22
#8 — Best Value Lightweight Pack

Gregory Nano 22 Review (2026)

Suspension features at a price that usually buys a sack with straps

★★★★★
8.7/10
Reviewed by William • Updated August 2026 $85

The Nano 22 sits between the frameless Flash and the fully suspended Talon, both in price and in what it does. You get a ventilated back panel, a padded hipbelt, a hydration sleeve, and reasonable organization for $85 and 1lb 2oz. Nothing about it is exceptional and nothing about it is bad, which is exactly what most hikers want at this price. The fabric is lighter than Osprey's and the hipbelt is thinner, so it carries well to about 18lb rather than 25.

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What Works

  • Ventilated back panel at an $85 price
  • Padded hipbelt, not just webbing
  • 1lb 2oz
  • Good pocket layout for the price
  • Gregory lifetime warranty

Limitations

  • Fabric is lighter than premium packs
  • Hipbelt is thin — limits comfortable load
  • No hipbelt pockets on some model years
  • Less refined harness than the Talon

At a Glance

Capacity22L
Weight1lb 2oz / 510g
FrameFoam framesheet
Hydration3L reservoir sleeve
HipbeltLightly padded
SizesOne size
WarrantyGregory lifetime

Score Breakdown

Value for Money
9.4
Comfort
8.6
Organization
8.4
Ventilation
8.6
Durability
8.0

What Sets It Apart

The Nano is the pack to buy when the Flash 22 is not quite enough and the Talon is more than you want to spend. The gap it fills is real: 15-18lb loads, where frameless packs start to hurt and a $160 pack is hard to justify. The lifetime warranty at this price is unusual and worth factoring in.

Suspension features at a price that usually buys a sack with straps

Who This Is For

Budget-conscious hikers who carry 15-20lb, second-pack buyers upgrading from a frameless daypack, and anyone who wants suspension without a premium price.

Note: Prices are current as of August 2026. Some links are affiliate links.

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Common Questions

Nano 22 or Flash 22?
The Nano if you carry over 15lb or want a real hipbelt; the Flash if weight and price matter most.
Does the ventilation actually work?
Reasonably. It is a channeled foam panel rather than a suspended mesh trampoline, so it is better than a flat panel and not as cool as a Stratos.