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Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's
$169.95
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REI Member Refund (typically 10%)
A truly ultra-light pack designed just for women! Weighing in at just over 2 lbs., it handles enough gear for trips from a few days to thru-hikes!
- Flexible HDPE plastic frame sheet with soft foam padding and padded ergonomic shoulder harness offers enough support for loads of 30 lbs. or less
- Using plush dual-density foam, women-specific hipbelt is sculpted to fit the increased angle of women's hips
- Uses a compound-pull hipbelt tightener so you pull straps forward rather than backward, a more natural motion that increases leverage to get belt snug
- Top-loading pack omits a lid and uses a drawcord lock to close extension collar, and an adjustable buckle strap to compress and secure load
- Durastretch side pockets are large enough for quart water bottles or fuel bottles and do not snag on brush
- Two top stretch side pockets have water-resistant zippers, keeping smaller essentials close at hand and protected from the elements
- Front straps let you lash on camp chair, sleeping pad or other bulky items
- Dual ice axe loops for strapping on tools and trekking poles
- Side compression straps double as extra lash points for tent poles, camp trowel or trekking poles
- Hydration-compatible design features reservoir pocket and drink tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately)
- Pack body is a silicon-coated 70-denier ripstop nylon; backpanel and the arches are Rex Twill nylon/polyester blend
Specifications for torso / waist and hips / base volume (cu. in. and liters) / average weight are as follows:
Imported.
Item 734346
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Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's Specs
Specification | Description |
| Gender | Women's |
| Frame type | Internal |
| Backpack style | Ultralight backpack |
| Approximate volume | 3,600 cubic inches |
| Approximate volume - metric | 59 liters |
| Average weight | 2 lbs. 2 oz. |
| Average weight - metric | 0.96 kilograms |
| Adjustable torso | No |
| Fits torso | 18 - 22 inches |
| Fits waist/hips | 30 - 34 inches |
| Material | Cordura nylon and Sil-nylon |
| Frame material | HDPE/foam |
| Number of stays | 0 |
| Number of pockets | 2 + main compartment |
| Access / Loading | Top |
| Sleeping bag compartment | No |
Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (10)
- Comfortable (8)
- Highly adjustable (6)
- Easy to load (5)
- Good padding (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended hikes (7)
- Light loads (6)
- Day hikes (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (7), Casual adventurer (4)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist (4)
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Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Hikes
- Extended Hikes
- Light Loads
Comments about Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's:
I bought this to replace my 5.5 pound internal frame pack and help lighten my load. I usualy carry between 20-25 pounds on 2-5 day trips and have found this to be the most comfortable pack I have ever carried. There is enough room that I could pack for a week, and I have tried it with 30 pounds and found it still carried well. I found it to be quite durrable for such a light weight. The top side pockets are nice for small things, the bottom pockets fit a water bottle, rain jacket and my fuel bottle. The compression straps work very well I can set up camp and just carry lunch and a jacket and it tightens up enough that the load wont move around. Definately my favorite pack.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Enough Pockets
Best Uses
- Day Hikes
- Light Loads
Comments about Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's:
I have a very short torso at barely 15 inches but have wide shoulders and a not so tiny waist. Most gear manufacturers seem to think if you are short you are a size 0. This pack is the exception to this rule. I bought it on a whim looking for a smaller pack for shorter trips. I carried it for the first time on a three day trip this summer and was impressed. It carried well and was very comfortable. It had enough adjustment to fit my frame well. The only drawbacks I would note are that it can be uncomfortable if overloaded as the shoulder straps will dig in and it could use another pocket on the outside or a zipper to access the bottom of the pack. With careful planning I could carry enough for up to five days in warm weather if water was in good supply along the trail.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
- Delicate
Best Uses
Comments about Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's:
I've had this pack a few seasons. Works great, with a little extra planning before packing it. The fabric is not heavy, but easily repaired. The bear canister and a rock caused a few tears my first trip.
The Garcia Bear canister fits inside the main compartment with a little careful planning. Since most of my trips are in the Sierras that is very important. I just load if according to what will be needed before setting camp. The days food easily stores in the outside pockets for quick snacks. It's easiest if you can load the water bladder first, as things get tight if you wait until the end.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Good Padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Small waist belt
Best Uses
- Day Hikes
- Extended Hikes
Comments about Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's:
Since I've reached age 50+, I've needed to lighten my load and this was the best pack I found. No extra zippers and fasteners - just the basics with easy loading. I'll miss the detachable pocket on top, but that's where the weight was saved, I think. The suspension system feels good, but I haven't field-tested it yet.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Difficult To Load
- Hip belt is too bulky
Best Uses
- Day Hikes
- Extended Hikes
- trekking
Comments about Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's:
I recently used this pack for 20 days of continuous trekking at high altitude. I decided on this pack because of its light weight and simplicity. I was not disappointed with the pack. It's very versatile. I bought the short size but the pack sizes a bit small. One thing I don't like about the pack is the bulky hip belt. I understand it's for comfort but I have bigger packs handling heavier loads without such a bulky hip belt. That belt turned out to be uncomfortable at times. I purchased the top lid but the top pockets are actually sufficient and never really used the top lid. I find it difficult to get something quickly out of the pack because it's hard to see inside. The fabric is always on the way. It can be cumbersome to deal with the top buckles. If you are not in a hurry, that's fine.
Overall it's a great pack. I loaded it with anywhere from 15 to 30 pounds and it felt great.
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Heavy Loads
- Light Loads
Comments about Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's:
I really love this pack. I've used it for long section hikes on the AT and also for weekend trips. The stretch pockets on the sides at the top and bottom are an amazing idea and work well for many uses...my jetboil stove and water filter fit nicely in one side and my tent on the other. I love the top load and zippers that open vertically all the way from the top or bottom...convenient and user friendly. My ultralight thermerest fits perfectly strapped to the outside. The opening for the camelback hose had to be sliced a bit to ease the removal and insertion process---not a big deal in my eyes. The only thing granite gear could/should improve on is the part of the shoulder pads that attaches to the pack: it often flips up and the head of the screw will stick into my back. As long as I'm careful about putting my pack on and/or I have a friend make sure they the flap is in the proper place, I'm comfy...but I do think that granite gear should add some foam/padding/etc. to alleviate this glich.
Pros
- Good Padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Light Loads
Comments about Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's:
Thru-hiked the Pacific crest trail with this pack. It is lightweight and has nicely padded straps and back. The side pockets are nice and so are the clips across the front of the pack (much easier for unloading). I also liked the slim profile of this pack, as I am a small person. The pack is extremely durable. However, the waistbelt is sized way too big. The medium (women's) fits a 6' man. The women's small waistbelt was still too small for me which caused the chest strap to be way too high when the pack had a few days of food.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Lightweight
Cons
- Delicate
- Weak Seams
Best Uses
- Day Hikes
- Extended Hikes
- Heavy Loads
- Light Loads
Comments about Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's:
I absolutely loved this pack from the first minute I put it on on a 5 day hike through Isle Royale. It was perfect, good weight for a solo hiker carrying a tent and gear. I still love this bag, but not as much as I used to. The seams on the top pockets ripped on my third trip out and less than a year old. Both of them. And I didn't discover this until day 2 on a 7 day hike in Patagonia. Luckily they ripped through into the main compartment so I didn't loose any gear, but it's still sad. Other than that I love the weight, the fit and the style. My only other dislike is the harness (which is well padded) gets stinky after a hike or two.
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy To Load
- Good Padding
- Highly Adjustable
- Large Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Extended Hikes
- Light Loads
Comments about Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's:
This pack is one of the lightest I've found & is surprisingly very comfortable. It has no top, so you need to have a rain cover if there's any chance of precip. which adds minimal weight. Very roomy & has 2 small pockets & 2 larger mesh pockets for easy access to certain items. I use it for overnighters & longer treks & love it! No complaints!
- Gift:
- No
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Annoying
- Regular is pretty small
Best Uses
- Short overnighters
Comments about Granite Gear Vapor Ki Pack - Women's:
I took this pack on a test run and I am returning it. I liked the compression straps and the weight. BUT since there are no large external pockets, I found myself using the main compartment for layers I would normally put in a top pocket. That would have been OK, except the main compartment was really annoying to get into and close up. I think a side zipper would really be essential for this pack if quick transitions are important. Also, I got a regular and it was way too short for my 21" torso.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
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