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Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack

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The Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 pack is the proud successor to the cult classic Vapor Trail, with upgrades that include an all-new suspension system and lighter weight.

Vapor Current suspension features a molded back panel with channels that allow air to circulate from bottom to top, taking advantage of convection to help evaporative cooling
Removable frame has a full length, die-cut HDPE sheet that supports loads up to 30 lbs.
Hipbelt and shoulder straps feature dual-density padding and narrow webbing straps; shoulder strap has a built in stretch-mesh pocket
Top loading design features a secure roll-top closure that provides easy access to the main compartment
Internal pocket holds hydration reservoir (sold separately) for hands-free drinking on the trail
Pack exterior sports light and effective LineLoc compression, a voluminous stretch-mesh front pocket and stretch-mesh side pockets
The Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 pack is made with a 100-denier sil-nylon hybrid Cordura® body and 210-denier Cordura reinforcements for extra strength in key areas

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Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack Customer Reviews

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Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack

4.5

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (6)
Lightweight (6)
Easy to load (5)
Good padding (3)
Highly adjustable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (6)
Hiking (4)

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Feb

2013

5.0

Excellent Pack!

By Jonathan Q

from Hedgesville, WV

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack:

Excellent pack that I purchased for an AT thru-hike this year. Lightweight, easy to load, and sits on my hips fine. I really enjoy this pack and have only odne short hikes, but I know it will be fine when I complete my three and five day test hikes before my thru-hike.

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Oct

2012

4.0

Carries well, cust weight

By Wyrd

from Brooklyn, NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Large capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack:

I only took this on one trip so far, a 3 day trip to the Presidential Range. I'm a new convert to minimal weight in gear and I shaved almost 3 pounds off of my previous backpack. The VC pack carried well near to the advertised limit of its weight.

My only wish for improvement was a better place to store snacks, as the pack does not have a floating lid.

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Sep

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Backpack for Ultralight Trips

By beemstroll

from Minnesota

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Great External Pockets
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack:

Used this pack for 5 days backpacking in the Wind River Mountains. Went on this trip with someone using the predecessor Vapor Trail. The external stretch pockets provide easy access to water bottles, rain jackets and hats. The center pocket does not exist on the Vapor Trail, consequently jacket access was faster for me than my companion when the rain came. Pack carried very well - started at 30 lbs and went down from there. Never had any soreness or discomfort from straps or weight for the entire trip. The roll-top closure is slick - access is fast and tight. The cord-lock compression system also keeps the load compact and tight. The only slight negative is the durability of the stretch fabric on the external pockets. While it works great, I had a couple small holes due to scrapes on granite rocks against my fuel bottle within 2 days use. These aren't getting bigger but it gives a great pack a bit of a shabby appearance. Overall though, I can't see myself going back to a bigger, heavier backpack when this one performs so well.

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Apr

2012

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great bag, but durability??

By Iago V

from Boston, MA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Large capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Durability in question

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack:

I just returned from a 3 day backpacking try. I was carrying the family gear, so I started with 30 pounds on my back. The pack was very comfortable from the get go, and remained so for the whole trip. What you see is what you get for the most part.

On the negative side, the fabric covering the waist belt tore on the second day. Two tears. One large, the size of a quarter, the other small (see pics). They did not increase in size through the third day. Not sure what could have caused this as I was wearing Arc'teryx Rampart pants (super thin nylon) and nylon waist belt, with a thin wool shirt covering them.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

VERY COMFORTABLE

By rdj

from Maple Valley, WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack:

This is the first pack I have used that is just plain comfortable all day. I am able to use the hipbelt effectively to take the weight off my shoulders and upper back. So far, I have been using it on day hikes with up to 18 lbs. By the end of the day, I cannot even feel that I've had a pack on my back. I love the simplicity of it, no unnecessary straps and add ons. It feels very durable and rigid for such a lightweight backpack. Only came with size Medium hipbelt and I may need to go to Granite Gear to exchange for a size Large.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Simple, lightweight and Efficient

By Utah Trevor

from Layton, Utah, USA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Cycling
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Pack:

Great pack. I have the crown 60 and a nimbus meridian. There is no beating the comfort, quality and ease of Granite Gear. The Crown 60 is comfortable for me up to about 32-34 lbs. the weight and durability of the pack feel unreal. Other packs of this weight feel like they'll disintegrate while the crown 60 feels like it could be dragged behind a horse fully loaded without a mark. The weight of the pack sits so close to the body, it becomes a part of your body and the pack is unnoticeable when carrying weights under 30lbs. Above that weight, the straps begin to dig a little bit. (nimbus meridian is comfortable for me up to 50lbs and becomes more invisible the longer you hike). The crown 60 is the perfect pack for summer. The 4 clip closure top is simple, but somewhat annoying if you need to access the internal contents often. However, the stretchy outside pockets are plentiful and efficient for quick access and stowing.