Granite Gear Vc 60 Review

Introducing the all new granite gear crown2 60 an ultralight yet ultra comfortable multi day pack.

Granite gear vc 60 review.

The successor to the cult classic granite gear vapor trail with upgrades. We also enjoyed that a few of the elements could be removed to reduce weight even more. Weighing less than the vapor trail at 2 lbs 2 oz 1 lb 13 oz with frame removed the crown 60 is a top loader with a secure roll top closure that provides easy access. It s also available in a women s specific model the crown vc 60 ki.

Granite gear crown 2 60 overview. It has been a big hit long distance hikers and recreational backpackers. 60 review christopherkhoitran. 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.

2 granite gear crown2 totes the label s re fit belt. 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 new and improved successor to the classic crown v c. Introducing the crown 60 with vapor current suspension technology.

The men s regular version of the crown vc 60 was used for this review. 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. Granite gear has also updated this line with the crown2 60.

Heading up to ama dablam base camp. 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. 60 s granite gear crown v c. Granite gear crown vc 60 backpack.

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. It is a very similar pack in build but with some major upgrades. Everything about the granite gear crown2 60 is designed with the minimalist hiker in mind. The 2019 granite gear crown2 60 backpack which is colored black with red highlights is available in both the men s and women s sizes with gender specific shoulder straps and hip belts weighing 39 7 oz fully configured it can be modified in several ways bringing its weight down to 30 4 oz depending on your needs.

I bought my granite gear crown vc 60 last year because i wanted to lighten my base weight. This pack seemed to be a good option for easing into the world of ultra light backpacking.