Gear Review
Granite Gear Nimbus Latitude Backpack - 3800cu in
interesting idea, not working for me
By dnr
Ranked #57 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
April 24, 2007
I wanted to like this pack, but it's not working out for me.
It's just not as comfortable as I hoped. There's lots of padding, but something about the shape of my back and the shape of the pack just doesn't work. I found the panel-loading to be a bit of a challenge: the pack has no structure when it's empty, which makes it hard to start loading. A stuff-sack-based approach to packing might work better. The inner straps were more annoying than helpful. I had some trouble strapping items like a sleeping pad to the outside. The small is an inch too short to fit a platypus big zip along the frame without folding over the top.
On the other hand, you can fit an impressive amount of stuff in here.
The floating lid is roomy and worked well, and is easy to detach and
take into your tent.
View Details: Granite Gear Nimbus Latitude Backpack - 3800cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 70-D Cordura Ripstop
- Volume:
- 3,800cu in
- Suspension:
- 3D Tepex frame
- Back Panel:
- Dual density foam
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- Removable lid drawcord pocket
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Internal compression straps
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top lid, front panel
- Gear Loops:
- No
- External Pockets:
- 2 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping
- Weight:
- 3 lb 8 oz
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.