Granite Gear Perimeter 35 Women's Fit vs Granite Gear Perimeter 50
Quick take: The Granite Gear Perimeter 35 Women's Fit costs $20 less; the Granite Gear Perimeter 50 carries more (50 vs 35 liters); the Granite Gear Perimeter 35 Women's Fit is lighter (3 vs 3.1 lbs).
Which one to buy
Fifteen extra liters cost 0.1 lb and $20 here, because the Perimeter 50 and 35 share the suspension and the 40 lb rating. So the question is whether you want the smaller bag or the women's harness.
The Perimeter 35 comes only in a women's fit, with a torso that adjusts across 18-21 in. The Perimeter 50 is unisex, adjusts in both height and width, and comes in Regular (18-21 in) and Long (21-25 in). Neither fits a torso under 18 in.
Beyond fit, the 50 has the longer feature list: eight external pockets, including two on the hipbelt, where the 35's belt has none. The 35's lid flap comes off for lighter days, while the 50's lid is fixed. Both have a hydration sleeve and neither has a rain cover. For overnights and big day hikes where 35 L is enough, the women's harness is the reason to pick the smaller pack; otherwise the 50's extra room costs almost nothing.
Granite Gear Perimeter 35 Women's Fit
For women doing overnights and big day hikes who fit a women's harness better and want a lid that comes off on lighter days.
Granite Gear Perimeter 50
Best if you want 15 L more and hipbelt pockets for $20, or have a torso over 21 in.
| Spec | Granite Gear Perimeter 35 Women's Fit | Granite Gear Perimeter 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $229.95 | $249.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Traditional Pack | Traditional Pack |
| Frame Type | Internal Frame | Internal Frame |
| Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
| Weight | 3.0 lbs | 3.1 lbs |
| Max Load | 40 lbs | 40 lbs |
| Torso Fit | Adjustable, 18-21 in | Adjustable height and width, 18-21 in (Regular) / 21-25 in (Long) |
| Material | Robic 100D with custom 210D nylon | Robic 100D with custom 210D nylon |
| Back Panel | Perimeter suspension | Perimeter suspension: spring-steel rod outline with PE sheet core |
| Adjustable torso | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated back | No | No |
| Raincover included | No | No |
| Hipbelt pockets | No | Yes |
| Removable lid | Yes | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Fits BV500 bear can | No | No |
| Warranty | Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty | Granite Gear Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Pros & cons
Granite Gear Perimeter 35 Women's Fit
- ✓A 40 lb rating is unusually high for a 35 L pack.
- ✓Adjustable torso within its range.
- ✓The lid flap comes off for lighter days.
- ✓Hydration port and sleeve.
- ✓A women's harness rather than a shortened unisex one.
- ✗3 lb is heavy for 35 L.
- ✗One torso range of 18-21 in only.
- ✗No raincover.
- ✗No unisex version, so it suits a narrower group of buyers.
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 Perimeter 35 Women's Fit vs Granite Gear Perimeter 50: common questions
Is the Perimeter 50 worth $20 more than the Perimeter 35 Women's Fit?▾
For most buyers, yes. It adds 15 L, hipbelt pockets and a Long torso size for 0.1 lb more, with the same 40 lb rating. The 35's case is its women's harness and removable lid flap.
Can the Perimeter 35 carry as much as the Perimeter 50?▾
Both are rated to 40 lb on the same Perimeter suspension, which is unusually high for a 35 L pack. The limit on the smaller pack is volume, not its load rating.