Granite Gear
Granite Gear Virga3 26
Sized for day hikes, the Virga3 26 is a scaled-down Virga: 26 L, 1.26 lb, frameless, rated to 25 lb, in the same DWR-treated Robic as the 55 L version. A hydration port with a toggle is the main feature beyond the bag itself.
Specifications
What do these specs mean? →Pros
- ✓A stated 25 lb load is generous for a frameless daypack.
- ✓Barrier DWR on the Robic sheds light rain.
- ✓Hydration port with toggle.
- ✓Same fabric as the larger Virga3 55.
Cons
- ✗$179.95 is high for a frameless 26 L daypack outside sale periods.
- ✗No raincover.
- ✗No hipbelt pocket details given.
- ✗Heavier than laminate daypacks of the same volume.
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