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Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Pack
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Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Pack

Item # 758822

$269.95

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Outside Buyers Guide '07 says, ''...as comfortable as it is tough.''

  • Hit the trail, breathe deep and leave your cares behind with this lightweight, multi-day pack.
  • 3D molded composite TopoFlex™ framesheet with soft foam padding and padded ergonomic harness offers support for loads of 40 pounds or less
  • Engineered with three zones of flexibility, the TopoFlex framesheet flexes like your back: springy lumbar zone, semi-rigid mid back and a rigid upper
  • Floating lid removes and turns into a waistpack with a preattached hipbelt for day hiking
  • Full-length, single vertical front zipper opens wide to give complete access to the contents of the pack
  • Lid and front access feature tough, waterproof RiRi Aquazip™ zippers to keep the elements out
  • Durastretch side pockets are large enough for quart water bottles or fuel bottles and do not snag on brush
  • Dual ice axe loops for strapping on tools and trekking poles are reflective for increased visibility
  • Features adjustable dual-density foam laminated shoulder straps with 4 inches of fine tuning for each size
  • Removable dual-density foam laminated hipbelt naturally rotates to follow and move with your hip motion

Spec chart is based on size Regular. Size Short specs are below.

    Specifications for torso / waist and hips / average volume / average metric volume / average weight / average metric weight are as follows:
  • Short: 14 - 18 in. / 30 - 34 in. / 3,400 cu. in. / 56 liters / 3 lbs. 4 oz. / 1.47 kg.

Imported.

Item 758822

Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Pack Specs

Specification

Description

GenderMen's
Frame typeInternal
Backpack styleLightweight backpack
Approximate volume3,800 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric62 liters
Average weight3 lbs. 8 oz.
Average weight - metric1.58 kilograms
Adjustable torsoNo
Fits torso18 - 22 inches
Fits waist/hips34 - 38 inches
MaterialNylon
Frame materialHDPE/foam
Number of stays0
Number of pockets3 + main compartment
Access / LoadingTop/front
Sleeping bag compartmentNo

Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Pack Customer Reviews

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Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Pack
 
4.7

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (6)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Highly adjustable (4)
  • Easy to load (3)
  • Good padding (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Extended hikes (4)
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    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Mar

    19

    2008

    (18 of 25 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Very Comfortable but has several defects

    By High Sierra trekker

    from Los Angeles, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Load
    • Good Padding
    • Highly Adjustable
    • Large Capacity
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • 5.5oz heavier than 3.5lbs

    Best Uses

    • Extended Hikes
    • Heavy Loads
    • Light Loads

    Comments about Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Pack:

    Okay, so this thing wins Outside Gear of the Year award. I check it out and wow is it comfortable! But there are several problems with this pack, which Justin Litcher (the guy who used it for 10,000 miles) must not have told GG about.

    First. It has been an issue before with other GG packs but the lower compression straps run over the stretch pockets and not under! Many packs solve that by having small in the pockets so the straps can run under it.

    Second. (This goes for both all the Nimbus Meridian and Meridian Vapor) Where the front zipper ends in the bottom there is a big slit that GG did nothing about. Things as big as your rolled pad can literally fall from your pack if you are disorganized!!! I can't believe the company didn't sew that part! (it's where the grey silnylon and the tougher bottom fabric meet) That could have easily be mended by adding velcro or stitching to hold it together.

    Third. The weight. It's advertized as being 3lbs 8oz for the medium. All three Meridians I weighted were 5oz or more heavier and they ALL weighted 3lbs 13oz for the medium. Something to keep in mind if you are after the weight savings.

    All in all it's a great pack. I was able to trim the excess straps on mine and cut down another 3oz bringing my pack's weight to 3lbs 10oz. Still heavier than advertised but GG is not the only company that lies about product weight and they won't be the last.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (18 of 25 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    25

    2007

    (7 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Simply Amazing Pack!!!

    By SD the Rafter

    from Azalea,OR

    About Me Avid Adventurer, Gear Junkie, Rafter and Backpacker

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Load
    • Great side pockets
    • Highly Adjustable
    • Large Capacity
    • Lightweight
    • Quality materials
    • Top lid fanny-pack

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Light Loads
      • Ultra-light backpacking
      • Weekend trips

      Comments about Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Pack:

      Granite Gear makes the best line of ultra-light packs on the market. PERIOD!!! The Nimbus Meridian is a great pack for overnight trips and weekends. In warm weather you could use it for a weeklong trip. The top lid/ fanny pack feature is a nice touch too. The materials are very light weight, but don't think for one second that they aren't sturdy. The adjustable internal frame on this one is very user-friendly. It transfers the weight to your hips very well. Loads of around 20-25 pounds feel like they weigh 20-25 ounces. I highly recommend this pack for the ultra-light backpacker who wants to go on extended trips.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      12

      2007

      (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great pack!

      By Ronnie

      from Stevens Point, WI

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Easy To Load
      • Highly Adjustable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Extended Hikes

        Comments about Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Pack:

        I first used this pack hiking the Chilkoot trail in Alaska. I was looking for a pack that would carry what I needed for 3-5 days. Interestingly, my hiking buddy unbeknownst to me, picked the same pack for the same reasons. It was very comfortable, fit everything I needed, and I was able to reduce my weight by about 10 pounds overall for this trip. I love this pack!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        Dec

        21

        2007

        (5 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Amazing

        By Engine

        from Italy

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Large Capacity
        • Lightweight
        • Tough

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Hikes
          • Extended Hikes
          • Wet Weather

          Comments about Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Pack:

          Amazing purchase.
          The day after it arrived by mail: i had all my backpacks unavailable, including the small ones, and i had to get this for a hike on snowy mountains.Plus, i had to use it as a luggage cause i was going to stop in those places two days more after the hike.
          Well, it's so light that when i lifted it, i almost accidenatally throw it out of the window. During the hike i could forget that i had a bag on my shoulders.

          Adding that it's well made, in cordura, it's really good in wet conditions and there's plenty of space, i think you should seriously consider this.

          • What Is Your Gear Style:
          • Minimalist

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          26

          2008

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          First Pack I've Worn Comfortably

          By Trekker Jeff

          from Des Moines, Iowa

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Adjustable
          • Comfortable
          • Easy to Pack
          • Good Padding
          • Strong Zippers

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Extended Travel
            • Short Travel
            • Weekend Trips

            Comments about Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Pack:

            Purchased this summer and used on two backpacking trips. 4-day in Cloud Peak wilderness and 3-day in Holy Cross Wilderness. Loaded to a peak weight of 45 pounds. Extremely comfortable with a great fit. Hip belt worked without needing to be ridiculously tight like my other packs. Fabric is light weight but pack looks and functions like new after it's first two trips. Unattached front flap at bottom of zipper was unusual but when packed, that area becomes tight and closes up. Loss of contents was not a concern to me. This thing's a winner!

            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            Feb

            16

            2009

             
            5.0

            Best lightweight pack I have tried

            By H K

            from El Paso TX

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Padding
            • Highly Adjustable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Extended Hikes

              Comments about Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Pack:

              In the lightweight category, this pack has the best load transfer for my gear over the others I have tried. Specifically the weight goes to the hips instead of being hung on the shoulders after 20 pound mark, unlike some other light/ultra-light packs. Until pack technology makes a quantum leap forward, this will be my go-to pack for 3-season conditions.

              My opinion, Granite Gear could add some organization pockets for accessing smaller items/lightweight layers while getting rid of the big zipper (I'd buy it).

              • Gift:
              • No
              • What Is Your Gear Style:
              • Comfort Driven

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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