Granite Gear Vapor Trail Backpack - 3600cu in
Brand : Granite GearItem : GRG0014
Behold the Granite Gear Ultra Light Packer Vapor Trail 3600 backpack. So you're ready to take the next step. You've gotten your pack weight down to 30 pounds or less, and now you want a lightweight pack to match. The Vapor Trail uses the same suspension as in other weightier packs; a high-density polyethylene frame helps distribute the load evenly over your back and onto your hips which translates to exceptional comfort for you.
Price: $159.95
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Granite Gear Vapor Trail Backpack - 3600cu in
The best ultralight backpack ever!
This is the only backpack I would consider ultralight, that can hold loads for weeklong hikes. It weighs in at 2 pounds exactly. At first it looks like a small pack, but you can topload an extra 600 or so cubic inches. The vapor trail hugs you back well even though it isn't suited with the standard suspension systems, and fits on your hip very comfortably. This pack has no zippers, just alot of adjustable straps. Their is enough room in the middle to stick an ultralight tent in, but if you were to put a larger 6 pound tent it will pull you back a little uncomfortably. Their is a slot for your hydration pack in-between the pack and back padding. Remember don't put more than 30 pounds in, other then that it will stay a good comfortable pack.
extremely comfortable with support
I recently used this pack for 3 days with 30 pounds of gear while flyfishing 4 different lakes over 11,000 ft. in the Pecos wilderness in NM. I was able to carry all gear including a TNF sleeping bag, TNF tent, MSR stove, lantern, water filter, titanium cookware, food, axe and clothing inside the pack. I also got rained on for 3 hours straight and none of my gear got wet. This pack is extremely comfortable and light yet easily supports 30 pounds.
The best pack!
This pack can be summed up in one word… "comfort". I just got back from a 20 mile hike into the Sawtooth Wilderness in Idaho. This is the first trip out of many where getting the pack off of my back wasn't a priority. Hands down the best pack I have ever used. Good job Granite Gear!
Vapor Trail Backpack - 3600 cu in
The pack fits great. However, the fact that the outside pockets are essentially useless forced me to return the pack. It was tough to turn away from a pack that is so light and feels so comfortable on the back. The problem can be easily resolved by Granite Gear designing the pockets to have buttonhole-like slits allowing the outside horizontal straps to run inside the pocket against the outer wall of the pack. This would allow the user to now place and remove his/her water bottle or whatever item they chose in the pockets with ease. Should the user feel the need to strap a large or bulky item such as tent poles to the side of the pack and slid into the pocket, the horizontal strap could simply be looped around the item to properly secure it. This would add no extra weight to the pack. As an additional change, I suggest the pockets be mesh netting to allow a bit more flexibility outward instead of the material currently in use which further limits the use of the pockets because of the tight fit—especially when the interior of the pack is full. My replacement choice was first the Vapor Latitude. I thought with the larger interior capacity I could overcome the capacity lost by the inadequate pockets. However, I could not find a Vapor Latitude at a sale price a liked. In the end I was relieved I did not purchase the Vapor Latitude. The additional weight was a concern to me. I finally settled on the GoLite Speed Pack. While the stated capacity may be slightly less, in reality I gain more useable space with the Speed and its various outside pockets than with the Vapor Trail with its inefficient outer pockets. I hope this review will be of benefit. Sincerely, Clay R. Farris
never been more comfortable
I recently completed the 270 mile long "long trail" in Vermont with this pack. With around 30 pounds loaded, including food for 5 days and water, it never felt unstable or uncomfortable. The only problem I had was when it was not packed properly and there was too much weight at the top, the top shoulder straps would work themselves loose a little. Other than that, this pack is incredible.
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