Granite Gear Nimbus Trace Review

Granite gear nimbus trace access 70l backpack.

Granite gear nimbus trace review.

I counted 22 of them and probably missed a. G ranite gear has been busy creating an award wining pack that has proven its worth to many already hitting the trails including us. Granite gear nimbus trace 62 review. As soon as i received the nimbus trace access 85 short i checked the torso adjust and it came at 16 which is my size.

After 30 miles of hiking with this pack it is easy to see why it s the pinnacle of the granite gear s nimbus pack series. Weighing a hefty 4 pounds 6 ounces on the sectionhiker scale this is not an ultralight backpack but it s still quite lightweight when compared to other expedition sized backpacks with a similar amount of capacity. The granite gear virga 2 is a frameless 54l backpack and the lightest weight overnight backpack that granite gear makes weighing just 19 ounces in a size regular. We re fans of simplicity durability and comfort in our packs all of which have been the staples of design at pack maker granite gear for the past 26 years.

It s built to carry loads of 40 pounds or more. You won t be missed nor will the turds you call packs. They re by far the worst. Despite having a high capacity the virga 2 can only carry 20 pounds of gear water and food comfortably because it has a minimalist hip belt and very thin shoulder straps.

The nimbus pack has straps all over the place. Originally designed for the nimbus access fz but will work with the nimbus trace access 60 70 and 85. The granite gear pack is lighter and this is the only positive thing i can say about this pack nimbus trace access 85 l. The velcro on the belt will not interfere with the use of the belt on the nimbus trace access.

Granite gear nimbus trace 62 review. The tradition continues with the granite gear nimbus trace 62. We re fans of simplicity durability and comfort in our packs all of which have been the staples of design at pack maker granite gear for the past 26 years. The granite gear nimbus trace access 70l backpack is a high capacity pack that can be used for long trips and expedition style travel.