Gear Review
Granite Gear Vapor Trail Backpack - 3300-3900cu in
A Great Pack....If You Use it Right
By Sean Hilliard
Ranked #1008 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
January 23, 2010
I bought this pack after doing serious research on many, many packs. It is very light, and quite comfortable to carry. The construction of the pack is top notch.
My problem is this: this was to be my one and only pack for quite a while to come. I realized it would not work for me on an 18 mile one day mountain hike. I need more room then my ultra-light 18L pack, but way less room then this pack (or a pack with better clinching and far more organization options; like the osprey exos 58). I had serious, "hey, where did that bagel go??" issues. With only one huge pocket, everything got lost quickly. That being said, in the future I may get this again as a longer trip backpack, where less little stuff will get lost inside.
All said and done and very well made, light, and comfortable pack, just not what I need right now.
View Details: Granite Gear Vapor Trail Backpack - 3300-3900cu in
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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
Change me.