Granite Gear Crown3 60 Women's Fit vs Granite Gear Perimeter 50
Quick take: The Granite Gear Perimeter 50 costs $10 less; the Granite Gear Crown3 60 Women's Fit carries more (60 vs 50 liters); the Granite Gear Crown3 60 Women's Fit is lighter (2.4 vs 3.1 lbs).
Which one to buy
A light, strippable 60 L pack against a lidded, pocket-heavy 50 L one, about $10 apart. The Crown3 60 Women's Fit weighs 0.7 lb less before its lid goes back on, holds 10 L more, and scales its suspension to the load: 25 lb without the frame sheet, 35 with it, 43 with an optional stay bought separately. The Perimeter 50 is rated to 40 lb and has eight external pockets, including a top lid, a bottom flap and two on the hipbelt.
Fit separates them most. The Crown3 Women's Fit is a women's harness in fixed Short (15-18 in) and Regular (18-21 in) sizes. The Perimeter's torso adjusts in both height and width across Regular (18-21 in) and Long (21-25 in), so it fits longer torsos the Crown3 can't, but nothing under 18 in.
For long trails and weight-conscious hikers, the Crown3 is the better pack. The Perimeter suits weekend backpackers who'd rather have organization than shed ounces and can accept a lid that can't be left at home. Neither ships with a rain cover, so add one to the budget.
Granite Gear Crown3 60 Women's Fit
For women on long trails who want a lighter 60 L pack that can be stripped or stiffened to the load, with a torso of 15-21 in.
Granite Gear Perimeter 50
Right for weekend trips if you want lots of pockets and an adjustable torso, especially with a torso over 21 in.
| Spec | Granite Gear Crown3 60 Women's Fit | Granite Gear Perimeter 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259.95 | $249.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Ultralight Pack | Traditional Pack |
| Frame Type | Internal Frame | Internal Frame |
| Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs | 3.1 lbs |
| Max Load | 25 / 35 / 43 lbs (no frame sheet / frame sheet / optional stay) | 40 lbs |
| Torso Fit | 15-18 in (Short) / 18-21 in (Regular); not adjustable | Adjustable height and width, 18-21 in (Regular) / 21-25 in (Long) |
| Material | Robic 100D and 210D nylon | Robic 100D with custom 210D nylon |
| Back Panel | Vapor Current Mark 3 frame | Perimeter suspension: spring-steel rod outline with PE sheet core |
| Adjustable torso | No | Yes |
| Ventilated back | No | No |
| Raincover included | No | No |
| Hipbelt pockets | Yes | Yes |
| Removable lid | Yes | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Fits BV500 bear can | No | No |
| Warranty | Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty: original owner, defects in materials or workmanship under normal recreational use | Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Pros & cons
Granite Gear Crown3 60 Women's Fit
- ✓Configurable suspension lets the pack be stripped or stiffened to the load.
- ✓43 lb top rating with the optional stay.
- ✓Removable lid for shedding weight.
- ✓Two torso sizes starting at 15 in.
- ✓Hydration port and sleeve.
- ✗Torso length does not adjust within a size.
- ✗The 43 lb rating needs a stay bought separately.
- ✗No raincover.
- ✗Listed weights exclude the lid.
Granite Gear Perimeter 50
- ✓Torso adjusts in both height and width, which few packs at this price offer.
- ✓Two torso ranges cover 18 to 25 in.
- ✓Eight external pockets including a lid and two hipbelt pockets.
- ✓40 lb rating suits a full weekend load with water.
- ✓Hydration sleeve and port.
- ✓Granite Gear's limited lifetime warranty.
- ✗3.1 lb is heavy for 50 L next to Granite Gear's own Crown3.
- ✗The lid is fixed, so it cannot be left at home to save weight.
- ✗No raincover.
- ✗Granite Gear runs frequent storewide sales, so buyers rarely pay the $249.95 regular price.
Granite Gear Crown3 60 Women's Fit vs Granite Gear Perimeter 50: common questions
Which carries more weight, the Crown3 60 Women's Fit or the Perimeter 50?▾
With the optional stay the Crown3 Women's Fit is rated to 43 lb, but that stay is sold separately; with its frame sheet it's rated to 35 lb. The Perimeter 50 is rated to 40 lb as sold.
Does either pack fit a torso under 18 in?▾
Only the Crown3 60 Women's Fit, whose Short size covers 15-18 in. The Perimeter 50's adjustable torso starts at 18 in and runs to 25 in in the Long size.