Granite Gear Blaze 60 Women's Fit
Traditional Pack
~$299.94

Granite Gear

Granite Gear Blaze 60 Women's Fit

Granite Gear puts the Blaze's Air Current frame and 50 lb rating on a women's harness for the women's Blaze 60, at 2.9 lb (Short) or 3.0 lb (Regular) without the lid. Torso adjusts, the lid removes, and the body adds 210D UHMWPE ripstop to the Robic.

Approx. price
~$299.94
Capacity
60 L
Weight
3.0 lbs
Best For
Women hauling heavy loads, such as winter kit or long water carries
Type
Traditional Pack
Frame Type
Internal Frame
Capacity
60 L
Weight
3.0 lbs
Max Recommended Load
50 lbs
Torso Fit
Adjustable, 15-18 in (Short) / 18-21 in (Regular)
Material
100D Robic with 210D UHMWPE ripstop
Back Panel
Air Current frame
Warranty
Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty
Raincover Included
No
Fits BV500 Bear Canister
No

Features

Adjustable TorsoRemovable LidHydration Sleeve

Pros

  • ✓Its 50 lb rating is 7 lb above the best figure for the Crown3 60.
  • ✓Adjustable torso across two size ranges from 15 in.
  • ✓UHMWPE ripstop panels add abrasion resistance.
  • ✓Removable lid and a hydration sleeve.
  • ✓3 lb is reasonable for a pack rated to 50 lb.

Cons

  • ✗Listed weight excludes the lid.
  • ✗No raincover.
  • ✗$299.94 regular price sits at the top of the brand's range.
  • ✗Heavier than the Crown3 60 for loads under 35 lb.
Granite Gear Blaze 60
~$299.94
Traditional Pack

The Blaze 60 is Granite Gear's load-hauler and the standout number in the whole backpacking comparison: a 50 lb load rating at just 3.0 lb of pack weight. Few backpacking packs on this site are rated that high at that weight.

60 L3.0 lbs50 lb Load Rating

Weight

3.0 lbs

Capacity

60 L

Frame

Internal Frame

Best for: Hikers who need to carry 40-50 lb without a 5 lb pack to do it
Granite Gear Perimeter 50
~$249.95
Traditional Pack

Granite Gear's lidded, adjustable-torso pack is the Perimeter 50: a spring-steel rod around a PE sheet, 40 lb rating, 3.1 lb in the Regular torso. Pockets are plentiful, with a top lid, bottom flap, two-tier front, two side and two belt pockets, plus a hydration sleeve.

50 L3.1 lbsAdjustable torso

Weight

3.1 lbs

Capacity

50 L

Frame

Internal Frame

Best for: Weekend backpackers who want a conventional lidded pack with lots of organisation
Granite Gear Perimeter 35 Women's Fit
~$229.95
Traditional Pack

Only a women's fit is offered for the Perimeter 35: 35 L, 3 lb, an adjustable torso across 18-21 in and the same 40 lb rating as the larger Perimeter 50. Its lid flap removes and it carries a hydration sleeve.

35 L3.0 lbsWomen's fit

Weight

3.0 lbs

Capacity

35 L

Frame

Internal Frame

Best for: Women doing overnights and big day hikes who want a framed, adjustable pack
Granite Gear Crown3 60
~$259.95
Ultralight Pack

The Crown3 60 is the third generation of Granite Gear's beloved Crown line, a fixture of PCT gear surveys and the classic answer to 'ultralight on a budget.' The re-flow hipbelt is adjustable in length, and the frame sheet and lid strip out for a minimum weight of about 2 lbs.

60 L2.4 lbsPCT Budget Favorite

Weight

2.4 lbs

Capacity

60 L

Frame

Internal Frame

Also in 40 L

Best for: Thru-hikers who want cottage-level weight with retail availability
Granite Gear Crown3 60 Women's Fit
~$259.95
Ultralight Pack

On a women's harness, the Crown3 60 weighs 2.3 lb (Short) or 2.4 lb (Regular) without its removable lid. Load ratings step from 25 to 35 to 43 lb as the frame sheet and optional stay go in.

60 L2.4 lbsUp to 43 lb with stay

Weight

2.4 lbs

Capacity

60 L

Frame

Internal Frame

Best for: Women on long trails who want a light, configurable 60 L pack
Granite Gear Virga3 55
~$199.94
Ultralight Pack

The Virga3 is Granite Gear's frameless ultralight pack: 1.68 lb as sold, or 1.18 lb stripped of the hipbelt. Granite Gear states a clear 25 lb ceiling, which is more than most cottage brands publish, and offers two torso sizes plus two hipbelt ranges.

55 L1.68 lbsRobic high-tenacity 100D and 210D nylon with Barrier DWR

Weight

1.68 lbs

Capacity

55 L

Frame

Frameless

Best for: Low-base-weight hikers wanting a cheap frameless pack with real sizing