--- product_id: 397453134 title: "Gregory Citro 24, 30, 24 & 30 H2O Plus Unisex Day Hiking/Hydration Backpack" brand: "gregory" price: "VT106131" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/397453134-gregory-citro-24-30-24-and-30-h2o-plus-unisex store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 3D cradle padded hipbelt with zippered pockets 24L hydration-ready capacity VaporSpan ventilated suspension Gregory Citro 24, 30, 24 & 30 H2O Plus Unisex Day Hiking/Hydration Backpack **Brand:** gregory **Price:** VT106131 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎒 Elevate your day hikes with the ultimate hydration and comfort companion! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gregory Citro 24, 30, 24 & 30 H2O Plus Unisex Day Hiking/Hydration Backpack by gregory - **How much does it cost?** VT106131 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/397453134-gregory-citro-24-30-24-and-30-h2o-plus-unisex) ## Best For - gregory enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gregory brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Carry Smart, Move Freely:** 3D cradle padded hipbelt with large zippered pockets balances load and offers quick access to essentials without slowing you down. - • **Safety Meets Convenience:** ActiveFlex perforated shoulder harness with integrated safety whistle and magnetic sternum strap for secure, hands-free adjustments. - • **Stay Hydrated, Stay Ahead:** Integrated SpeedClip hydration sleeve compatible with Gregory's 3D Hydro reservoir keeps water within effortless reach. - • **Breathe Easy on Every Trek:** VaporSpan ventilated suspension with moisture-wicking mesh ensures your back stays cool and dry, even on the longest hikes. - • **Organized for the Modern Explorer:** Multiple zippered and mesh pockets, including a top security pocket and front stretch storage, keep your gear perfectly sorted. ## Overview The Gregory Citro 24 & 30 H2O Plus is a unisex day hiking backpack designed for professional adventurers who demand hydration on the go. Featuring a 24-liter capacity, VaporSpan ventilated suspension, and a 3D cradle padded hipbelt with zippered pockets, it offers superior comfort and organization. Its internal hydration sleeve with SpeedClip system supports quick water access, while multiple pockets and trekking pole attachments keep gear streamlined. Lightweight yet durable, the Citro blends technical innovation with practical design for all-day outdoor performance. ## Description With so many technical daypacks out there using overly extravagant features, it's refreshing to see Gregory reeling it back in with their Citro 24L Daypack. Made to get the job done effectively, the Citro features enough room for your 10 essentials and then some. And on top of that, it has a great back panel system to keep us cool and ventilated. Review: Excellent daypack with hydration, internal frame and hip belt. - Backpack review Osprey Manta 24 vs Gregory Citro 24 I narrowed my decision for a daypack with frame and hip-belt with pockets down to these two packs, based on high reviews for both. Manta kudos: has a better back trampoline, pack fully separate from the back. Trekking pole stash while wearing. Built-in rain cover. Adjustable shoulder strap height. Citro kudos: smaller, looks less “over the top”; shoulder straps were more comfortable; more subdivision for storage; larger stretch pocket; easier zippers on waist belt pockets. Equal: side mesh pockets accessible with pack on; both are comfortable, both sit on hips well and take pack weight off shoulders. Both good packs, but kept the Citro. Mainly for trimmer size and better pockets (I prefer multiple pockets, the Manta design was more about one large central storage area). I didn’t prefer (but wasn’t totally against) the Manta’s sideways-entry back panel pocket. The Manta shoulder straps were slightly chafing my shoulders on test loads, so it concerned me that might amplify on actual hikes. I also heard some intermittent squeaking from the Manta on test loads walked around my small house. I really liked the Citro’s pocket setup, lots of areas to subdivide gear, the main storage area had a small separate zippered pouch up top. The main storage is plenty big, but the Manta was bigger. The Manta had smaller and less of the various outer pockets. The back stretch pocket was noticeable smaller than on the Citro. If you don’t like lots of sections and pockets, you won’t want the Citro. I didn’t get a chance to try the water reservoir in the Manta, since I returned it, but even just the connection system for the hanger was easier on the Citro. The Citro mouthpiece worked great, but wasn’t anything special. It looked like the same mouthpiece on the Manta. The reservoir is very easy to access, attach/remove, and fill. I also like that the tube disconnect was up top, unlike my old Camelbak. Both seemed to use the same or similar sternum strap connector, it was minimalist and magnetic (but also had hooks to keep it attached). It can be connected and disconnected one-handed. It worked great on the Citro. The mouth piece stays magnetically attached just fine. And there is also a strap storage hook for the tube when not wearing the pack. The Citro overall felt more like a souped-up day pack, while the Manta seemed more like a toned down backpacking pack. I’m not sure if they both had the same storage volume of 24 liters, but the Manta just looked bigger. It was visibly bigger just sitting next to the Citro. Maybe the Citro was more about the multiple pockets for the volume, while the Manta was more about “one big pocket” design which made the pack need to be larger. And the better back trampoline support in the Manta may have also been a factor. Might have just made it appear larger. I don’t think you could go wrong with either pack. I preferred the multiple smaller pockets approach of the Citro, along with the trimmer profile, the easier to access and unzip waist belt pockets, and the well-engineered water reservoir system. I have to also note that upgrading to a pack with a frame and a hip belt was a worthy investment for my hikes. It’s night and day as far as hauling my gear compared to the Camelbak MULE I am upgrading from. I’ve been using the Citro on multiple extended day hikes, and have been very pleased with the choice and the purchase. I have no regrets, and find that Gregory has put a lot of thought into all the details of this pack. Review: Most comfortable backpack I own. - I bought this on a whim for traveling over the holidays and now I use it everyday to lug things to work. It's very roomy, yet can be cinched down smaller if it's not full. It feels very comfortable even when fully loaded. The suspension system does it's job. The compartments seems to be a good size. My phone can barely fit in the waist pockets, and a water bottle fits securely in the outer side pockets. I have several daypacks for hiking and overnight backpacking packs. This would be a great inbetweener for short bikepacking/backpacking trips, but a little much for a daypack unless you need to bring lots of gear, layers, water, and food. ## Features - VaporSpan ventilated suspension with moisture-wicking mesh and perimeter alloy frame - ActiveFlex perforated shoulder harness with sternum strap featuring integrated safety whistle - 3D cradle padded hipbelt with large zippered pockets - Internal hydration sleeve with SpeedClip hydration hanger compatible with Gregory's 3D Hydro reservoir (reservoir not included) - Top zippered pocket and interior mesh zippered security pocket - Front stretch and dual side mesh pockets for quick storage - Trekking pole / tool attachment point with bungee closure system - Custom comfort-grip molded zipper pulls ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B099WSZQ8V | | Best Sellers Rank | #128,199 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #638 in Hiking Daypacks | | Brand | Gregory | | Brand Name | Gregory | | Capacity | 24 Liters | | Color | Brick Red | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 190 Reviews | | Item Weight | 916 Grams | | Manufacturer | Gregory Mountain Products | | Manufacturer Part Number | AO5*10013 | | Material | Nylon, Polyester | | Material Type | Nylon, Polyester | | Model Number | AO5*10013 | | Number Of Pockets | 1 | | Pocket Description | Utility Pocket | | Sport | Snowshoeing | | Sport Type | Snowshoeing | | Strap Type | Shoulder Strap | | Tank Volume | 24 Liters | | UPC | 190207078213 | | Unit Count | 1.00 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Gregory - **Color:** Brick Red - **Item Weight:** 916 Grams - **Sport:** Snowshoeing - **Strap Type:** Shoulder Strap ## Images ![Gregory Citro 24, 30, 24 & 30 H2O Plus Unisex Day Hiking/Hydration Backpack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81V841Jcj1L.jpg) ![Gregory Citro 24, 30, 24 & 30 H2O Plus Unisex Day Hiking/Hydration Backpack - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BuZn-uQfL.jpg) ![Gregory Citro 24, 30, 24 & 30 H2O Plus Unisex Day Hiking/Hydration Backpack - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91c-DR17xvL.jpg) ![Gregory Citro 24, 30, 24 & 30 H2O Plus Unisex Day Hiking/Hydration Backpack - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81u1kKZVYML.jpg) ![Gregory Citro 24, 30, 24 & 30 H2O Plus Unisex Day Hiking/Hydration Backpack - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ZU63Ldt7L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent daypack with hydration, internal frame and hip belt. *by G***L on November 9, 2020* Backpack review Osprey Manta 24 vs Gregory Citro 24 I narrowed my decision for a daypack with frame and hip-belt with pockets down to these two packs, based on high reviews for both. Manta kudos: has a better back trampoline, pack fully separate from the back. Trekking pole stash while wearing. Built-in rain cover. Adjustable shoulder strap height. Citro kudos: smaller, looks less “over the top”; shoulder straps were more comfortable; more subdivision for storage; larger stretch pocket; easier zippers on waist belt pockets. Equal: side mesh pockets accessible with pack on; both are comfortable, both sit on hips well and take pack weight off shoulders. Both good packs, but kept the Citro. Mainly for trimmer size and better pockets (I prefer multiple pockets, the Manta design was more about one large central storage area). I didn’t prefer (but wasn’t totally against) the Manta’s sideways-entry back panel pocket. The Manta shoulder straps were slightly chafing my shoulders on test loads, so it concerned me that might amplify on actual hikes. I also heard some intermittent squeaking from the Manta on test loads walked around my small house. I really liked the Citro’s pocket setup, lots of areas to subdivide gear, the main storage area had a small separate zippered pouch up top. The main storage is plenty big, but the Manta was bigger. The Manta had smaller and less of the various outer pockets. The back stretch pocket was noticeable smaller than on the Citro. If you don’t like lots of sections and pockets, you won’t want the Citro. I didn’t get a chance to try the water reservoir in the Manta, since I returned it, but even just the connection system for the hanger was easier on the Citro. The Citro mouthpiece worked great, but wasn’t anything special. It looked like the same mouthpiece on the Manta. The reservoir is very easy to access, attach/remove, and fill. I also like that the tube disconnect was up top, unlike my old Camelbak. Both seemed to use the same or similar sternum strap connector, it was minimalist and magnetic (but also had hooks to keep it attached). It can be connected and disconnected one-handed. It worked great on the Citro. The mouth piece stays magnetically attached just fine. And there is also a strap storage hook for the tube when not wearing the pack. The Citro overall felt more like a souped-up day pack, while the Manta seemed more like a toned down backpacking pack. I’m not sure if they both had the same storage volume of 24 liters, but the Manta just looked bigger. It was visibly bigger just sitting next to the Citro. Maybe the Citro was more about the multiple pockets for the volume, while the Manta was more about “one big pocket” design which made the pack need to be larger. And the better back trampoline support in the Manta may have also been a factor. Might have just made it appear larger. I don’t think you could go wrong with either pack. I preferred the multiple smaller pockets approach of the Citro, along with the trimmer profile, the easier to access and unzip waist belt pockets, and the well-engineered water reservoir system. I have to also note that upgrading to a pack with a frame and a hip belt was a worthy investment for my hikes. It’s night and day as far as hauling my gear compared to the Camelbak MULE I am upgrading from. I’ve been using the Citro on multiple extended day hikes, and have been very pleased with the choice and the purchase. I have no regrets, and find that Gregory has put a lot of thought into all the details of this pack. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shoulder fit and water pack *by M***L on August 25, 2022* This is a great light weight pack, the shoulders and support against my back are very comfortable on rugged terrain hikes. I have past surgeries on my shoulders, and other packs have always given me issues, this Gregory Pack does not! Hip pockets are awesome for carrying bandaids, small items and such. The water pack when full does take take up room in the pack, however when filling at 2ltr. It works great for a nice 3-5 hike. Only negative, the H2O bite valve has a magnet that sticks to a clip on the pack, which is very weak…. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very comfortable pack *by A***O on May 22, 2025* This is a very good pack. I had been wanting the Osprey Manta 34 for a long time but chose this Citro 30L because it was $50 cheaper. The Manta went on sale for only $10 more ($165) soon after this one arrived so I ordered one and compared them side by side, putting the same amount of gear in each. Results: What I don’t like about the Citro is the extra pockets are very small. Too small to fit a sandwich in. The one on the outside is big enough for a first aid pouch and a couple granola bars, and the one on the inside is about the same. Not at all a deal breaker but I do like more options to keep things organized. In the main part I could fit my tent, light sleeping bag, camp cookware (little bigger than a softball), 1 change of clothes, and a small book. Maybe one or two other small items. On the Manta, because of the larger exterior pocket, the main compartment held a little less than the Citro. But I would still prefer this because the extra pocket on the Manta is roomy when the main compartment is not stuffed full and it has smaller pockets within which will come in handy. The compression straps are far better on the Citro. Better placement and I like that the bottom one does a zigzag to cover more area. The Manta’s straps aren’t completely useless but they are so close to the top and bottom of the pack that they don’t do much good. I had trouble getting them to hold my tent in place on the outside of the pack because they are so far apart from each other. I’ve seen lots of complaints about people unable to use the hip belt pockets while wearing the Manta. I had no issues at all. Do some stretches guys. The Citro hip belt pockets are fine too, just smaller. My iPhone14 Pro fit in it but just barely could get the zipper closed. The Manta was set up perfectly when it arrived so I didn’t need to adjust the torso length but it’s a nice option that the Citro doesn’t have. With that being said, the Citro fit fine as well. Almost too short for me but it worked and I did all kinds of household chores while wearing it during my test. I’m 6’2”, torso about 20.5”. Other perks the Manta has that the Citro doesn’t are included rain cover and H2O reservoir. Conclusion: Both packs are very comfortable to wear and I could do all of my chores with each. I went on a short hike with the Citro and loved it. Had the Manta not gone on sale when it did I never would have compared the two because the Citro was totally adequate for my needs. But at only $10 more I’m much happier with the Manta. Ps. I haven’t noticed the notorious Osprey squeak while testing the Manta. That might downgrade my opinion if it develops but I would probably still keep the Manta over the Citro. ## Frequently Bought Together - Gregory Citro 24, 30, 24 & 30 H2O Plus Unisex Day Hiking/Hydration Backpack - Gregory 3D Hydro 3L Day Hiking/Hydration Water Reservoir - Gregory Bite Valve Cover For Day Hiking/Backpacking Hydration Water Reservoir/Bladder, Optic Blue --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/397453134-gregory-citro-24-30-24-and-30-h2o-plus-unisex](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/397453134-gregory-citro-24-30-24-and-30-h2o-plus-unisex) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*