Granite Gear Crown Vc 60 Review

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Granite gear crown vc 60 review.

Granite gear crown vc 60 backpack. The granite gear crown v c. At 34 oz 29 oz without the internal frame it s about 2 lbs lighter than my other similarly sized pack. It s also available in a women s specific model the crown vc 60 ki.

60 saves much of the weight by replacing everything that was for so many years seen as standard material for a quality backpack. Where most backpacks use nylon webbing straps to cinch everything down the crown mostly uses granite gear s lineloc compression system which is made of shoestring thick nylon cords. I used it for four months last summer while working along the appalachian trail as a ridge runner then again for three and a half months while hiking in nepal. This pack seemed to be a good option for easing into the world of ultra light backpacking.

When i had the opportunity to acquire a like new used granite gear crown vc 60 i grabbed it. I bought my granite gear crown vc 60 last year because i wanted to lighten my base weight. It is a very similar pack in build but with some major upgrades. 60 s granite gear crown v c.

Similar to the label s lutsen series crown now has an adjustable granite gear crown2 review christopherkhoitran. Where to buy granite gear crown vc 60. 60 is as reliable as an ultra light pack can be for any trekking trip. The men s regular version of the crown vc 60 was used for this review.

Granite gear crown vc 60 backpack cactus regular. 60 review christopherkhoitran. 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. 2 granite gear crown2 totes the label s re fit belt.

60 is designed for extended backcountry expeditions and gracefully balances storage and comfort. Granite gear has also updated this line with the crown2 60. Everything about the granite gear crown2 60 is designed with the minimalist hiker in mind. The granite gear crown vc is a bomber pack that combines the durability and quality that granite gear packs are known for with many of the features and functions that characterize lightweight and ultralight backpacks.

4 0 out of 5 stars. Its carrying capacity and well designed side pockets stand out from the rest of the test group but certain aspects like the limited back pocket and large waist belt keep this pack from reaching its full potential. It has been a big hit long distance hikers and recreational backpackers. See all 32 positive reviews michael gamon.

Heading up to ama dablam base camp. We also enjoyed that a few of the elements could be removed to reduce weight even more. It s super lightweight and does away with any unnecessary features keeping only the pockets and straps that most folks would use on any pack. 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.