The Granite Gear Reviewsa

Granite gear is a market leader in ultralight packs with a strong following among thru hikers and other minimalist backpackers.

The granite gear reviewsa. Granite gear was born among the placid network of wild waterways etched through the boreal forest that make up the boundary waters between minnesota and ontario. The granite gear crown 2 60 backpack is an update to the classic crown vc 60 and features the new re fit hip belt an advanced structural frame sheet and a detachable lid. The granite gear crown2 60 is a superbly designed ultra light backpack ideal for multi day backpacking and long distance thru hiking. The granite gear dagger 22 is a technical daypack that s equally at home on the trail for traveling or on the campus.

The granite gear blaze 60 in the grand canyon. Granite gear was born among the placid network of wild waterways etched through the boreal forest that make up the boundary waters between minnesota and ontario. This pack can easily be configured for different types of trips bringing the weight down to a minimum of 22 56 oz. With a total of six external pockets including one on the top lid two massive side pockets a front mesh pocket and two large hipbelt pockets i had no trouble fitting my crucial gear in easy to reach spots.

The sizing encompasses a huge range of torso lengths and types with three unisex sizes designed for men and some women with torsos from 15 to 24 inches and two women s specific sizes for torsos 15 to 21 inches. Granite gear s crown2 60 fits so well you forget it s on your back. This multi day pack is as capable as it is versatile as ultralight as it is ultra comfortable and it can be stripped down to its skivvies like a hiker at an alpine lake on a hot day. Arguably their best design is the crown2 which balances impressive cushioning thoughtful features and a weight of just over 2 pounds.

Weighing at its max at only 37 76 oz. There s hardly a human who wouldn t find a blaze 60 that fits well. Plus four adjustment points on the framesheet calibrated to. While still offering a huge capacity.

The granite gear virga 2 is unique in that it is an absolutely frameless pack. Granite gear crown 2 60 overview. The granite gear crown2 60 is a lightweight pack for lightweight loads. Weighing in at 18 6 ounces it is also one of the lightest packs we tested.

Though it doesn t have the suspension of a more substantial pack if you already have a lightweight kit and you re looking for a pack to match this one might just be the perfect fit. In the not distant past many ultralight backpackers carried a simple closed cell foam sleeping pad as part of their hiking sleeping system.