Nano 18 Rucksack Day Packs

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For fast hikes, one-bag travel, or everyday carry, the Nano 18 keeps it light, simple, and quietly capable.

Gregory says: 

The Nano 18 lets you pack for longer travel days and extended hikes. This minimal daypack features a large main compartment and quick access front zippered pocket for smaller items. A separate sleeve can be used to either put a hydration reservoir when you are going for a hike or to store a tablet or small laptop when heading into town, making this bag versatile for any outing.

Our Verdict

Light, neat, and built for movement, the Nano 18 is a strong performer for short hikes, travel, or everyday use when you don’t want to be weighed down.

At just over 500g, this 18-litre pack feels almost weightless on your back, yet still easily carries the essentials. The main compartment opens wide enough for a light shell, food, and extra layers, and I liked the addition of a separate sleeve for either a hydration bladder or tablet. There’s only one stretch mesh pocket on the side, but it held a 750ml bottle snugly and didn’t sag.

The front zip pocket is surprisingly roomy and has basic internal organisation – handy for keys and a snack bar. The back panel and straps breathe well, and the tuck-away hipbelt is nice, even if I rarely used it. Build quality is excellent; the fabric feels tough without being overbuilt.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Designed For a Life Outside: A pack for every adventure, the Nano collection is your ideal companion for trail, travel, or daily use.
• Express Yourself: Colorful, energetic packs that reflect your mountain lifestyle.
• Gear You Can Trust: Designed with uncompromising standards with measured targets through the Life Cycle Assessment tool to reduce carbon impact and backed by Gregory’s lifetime guarantee.
• Independent zippered pocket for hydration reservoir with routing to harness, or space for your tablet
• Padded airmesh shoulder harnesses with one-handed sternum strap buckle and hydration routing loops
• Breathable die-cut backpanel and tuck-away webbing hipbelt
• Large, zippered accessed main compartment and dual compression straps with quick release buckles
• Quick access zippered front pocket with key hook and organization sleeves
• Side stretch mesh pocket for water bottles and quick storage
• Custom comfort-grip molded zipper pulls
• Reflective webbing loops for visibility

Specifications

• Weighs: 506g
• Dimensions: 51H x 27W x 20D cm
• Recommended maximum carry weight: 9 kg
• Volume: 24 L

Material & Construction

• Body: 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS
• Base: 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS
• Harness/Hipbelt/Lumbar: Perforated CLPE Foam
  Lining: 40% Post-Consumer Recycled 135D Polyester with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS
  Pack Hardware: Bluesign approved buckles

Help & advice:

• The Bluesign System
• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Rucksack
• Time-Saver Guide to Choosing a Rucksack