SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 8, 2026) — The brand synonymous with backpacks in many Asian countries, Gregory Mountain Products, is debuting a new collection of everyday lifestyle packs designed in partnership with its Yokohama design center in Japan — YOK x SLC. The collection includes three styles — Outset, Signal and Rhune X-PAC, featuring an elevated design and premium materials inspired by Japanese craftsmanship.
Designers from the brand’s headquarters in North America (Salt Lake City) and Japan (Yokohama) worked to bring two complementary sides of the brand together — Salt Lake City’s hands-on culture of outdoor innovation and Yokohama’s minimalist aesthetic and careful craftsmanship. The two design perspectives perfectly blend sophisticated outdoor styling with innovative trail performance for a collection that is everyday adventure ready — heading to work, school or the airport.
“When you’re walking the streets of Tokyo, you’ll see Gregory everywhere. The brand has always resonated with Japanese culture and design,” said Matthew Connors, Director of Product Creation at Gregory Mountain Products in Salt Lake City. “Our popularity in Asia led us to open a design center in Yokohama in 2023, and this collaboration grew out of that connection. Americans have long admired Japanese craftsmanship and style, and we wanted to bring that energy to the U.S.”
“In Japan, our team is proud of what the brand has become,” said Kenjiro Nakajima, Brand Director, Gregory Japan. “We have stayed committed to meeting the unique needs of Japanese consumers since 1986 and along the way we have transformed from an outdoor market participant into a deeply trusted household name. This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity to deepen our connection across regions and build on Gregory’s legacy of innovation and quality.”
The collection is led by Outset, available in 20, 22 and 24 liters. With thought put into every detail from the trim to function, Outset is built with a premium Cordura fabric that is made to last, a breathable AirCushion backpanel providing comfort and breathability, and everything you need has a place with a padded laptop sleeve and organizational pockets throughout. The clean, capable and intentionally streamlined Signal is available in 16, 18 and 20 liters. The Signal captures the trail DNA of Salt Lake with the style of Japan’s urban centers. It features durable ripstop fabrics, woven fabric backpanel for all-day comfort, and pocketing for everything from your laptop to keys.
The Rhune X-PAC 22 is constructed with an ultra durable laminated fabric that delivers water-resistant performance in a clean, elevated package. The Rhune features an AirCushion backpanel for comfort and breathability, and thoughtful organization details like a padded laptop sleeve and digi harness pocket for your earbuds, transit pass or chapstick.
By bringing together the design perspectives of Salt Lake City and Yokohama, Gregory has created a collection designed for modern movement. YOK x SLC offers packs with the durability and comfort to go outside, and the refined utility to move with you wherever your day may take you.
The YOK x SLC collection is available now at specialty retailers and on Gregory.com.
About Gregory Mountain Products
Gregory Mountain Products designs and engineers outdoor gear for life in motion—from expeditions and backpacking to active travel, gear organization, and everyday carry—creating thoughtfully built products that support meaningful experiences wherever the journey leads. Learn more at Gregory.com.
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