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Granite Gear Vapor Trail Backpack - 3300-3900cu in

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How does GG measures the total volume capacity of this pack (3600...

By Ranked #75 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) March 9, 2009

How does GG measures the total volume capacity of this pack (3600 ci)?Is it the long sleeve --kind of useless, included in such volume?

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By Ranked #75 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in) March 9, 2009

Nope. They do it the standard way, special ping-pong balls. Most pack manufacturers determine the cubic capacity of a pack by the amount of these ping-pong balls it can hold (1 ball = 1cu.in.). The spin drift/roll-down collar was not taken into consideration when determining this size. I wouldn't consider the collar useless either. It is nice if the load gets a little full. It also helps keep moisture out pretty effectively without the use of a top-lid, thus reducing it's weight considerably. Granite Gear doesn't put 'useless' things on their packs. This includes 'useless' seams, pockets, zippers, etc. that will not only increase it's weight, but make it less durable and more complicated. It is a very well thought-out pack.____________________________That was an awesome answer!Thanks so much!

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Tech Specs:

Material:
70D Cordural SilNylon ripstop, 210D woven Cordura, Schoeller Dynamic 
Volume:
3600cu in 
Suspension:
HDPE frame-sheet, padded shoulder straps, padded waist belt 
Back Panel:
Padded solid no-entry design 
Hydration Compatible:
Yes 
Torso Adjustment:
No 
Detachable Daypack:
No 
Sleeping Bag Compartment:
No 
Rain Cover:
No 
Access Types:
Top 
Gear Loops:
Yes,dual tool loops 
External Pockets:
Yes, 2 side 
Snowboard Carry:
No 
Ski Carry:
No 
Recommended Use:
Backpacking, hiking, camping 
Weight:
2lbs 5oz 
Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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