Two backpacks worth lining up side by side. The Paragon 60 takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Traverse 60 has its own case.
| Gregory Paragon 60 | REI Co-op Traverse 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 68✓ | 63 |
| Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
| Weight | 3 lb 12 oz✓ | 4 lb 8 oz |
| Rated load | 50 lb✓ | 45 lb |
| Fabric denier | 210 D | 210 D |
| Price | $300 | $269✓ |
| Type | Backpacking | Backpacking |
| Frame | Internal | Internal |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Paragon 60 in blue, Traverse 60 in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Capacity is shown for context and is not scored, since more volume is a sizing choice rather than better. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full backpack comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Gregory Paragon 60 and REI Co-op Traverse 60 take different routes to the same job. The Paragon 60 wins on low weight and load carry, and the Traverse 60 pushes back on price.
The Paragon 60 is 13 oz lighter and a higher rated load (50 vs 45 lb). The Traverse 60 is $31 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Paragon 60 leads 68 to 63.
Pick the Paragon 60 if you care most about low weight and load carry, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Traverse 60 if price matter more to you, or you are focused on getting the most for your money.
The Gregory Paragon 60. It is 13 oz lighter than the Traverse 60.
The Gregory Paragon 60. It is a higher rated load (50 vs 45 lb) than the Traverse 60.
The Gregory Paragon 60, 68 to 63 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Paragon 60 for low weight, or the Traverse 60 for price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.