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Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Pack

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The award-winning Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 pack combines Spartan simplicity with a well-engineered suspension for the ultimate in lightness, comfort and ease of use.

Announcing its 2011 Editors’ Choice Awards, Backpacker asked, “Want a lightweight pack with the guts for big-load trips? This best-in-class suspension delivers”
AirCurrent suspension features a 3D molded alloy frame, easy torso-length adjustment and padded shoulder straps
Padded hipbelt can be swapped for a custom fit (replacement hipbelt not included)
Back panel incorporates molded foam and stretch mesh that allow evaporative cooling and help vent heat and moisture away from the back
No-nonsense, top-loading pack body is lidless with a tall spindrift opening that cinches and rolls down tight for weather resistance and expands for extra pack volume
Pack is compatible with the Granite Gear Lineloc Lid (sold separately) for added space and convenience on extended trips
Hydration sleeve accommodates a reservoir and drink tube of your choice (reservoir sold separately)
Arched Lineloc compression cords cinch your load tight to the sides, top and front and provide numerous positions to lash gear to the outside of the pack
Stretch-mesh side pockets are perfect for water bottles; tall front/center pocket holds damp tarps or rain gear
The Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 pack is made of 100-denier ripstop and 210-denier Cordura® nylon for durability and light weight

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Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Pack Customer Reviews

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Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Pack

5.0

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking (6)

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Sep

2011

(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Simple design, simply the best.

By Boywonder

from Puyallup, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Pack:

I needed a pack that would lighten my load. I read through all of the reviews of the competing packs in this price range and weight. From the Arcteryx packs to the Opsrey Exos. This pack simply won out. Spartan is about the best word you can use to describe the pack. Just the basics. But don't let that fool you. The stretch pockets on the side and back are excellent for stuffing food down for easy access. I used the long stretch pocket in the back to hold my green trail maps nicely rolled up. The inside of the pack held all of my food, sleeping stuff, and stove etc. The only items on the outside of the pack were my one man tent and my sleeping pad. They strapped onto the top of the pack.

The pack is rigid yet extremely light. I carried 33 lbs in it on a 5 day backpacking trip into the Buckhorn wilderness in the Olympic National Park. The weight was perfect, I could cruise down the trail with minimal fatigue. It did take me about one mile of walking to completely adjust the pack to a comfortable level. Once set up you are set for many miles of trouble free hiking. The shoulder straps and waist belt have excellent padding.

This is the one to get. You will not be disappointed.

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Nov

2011

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great buy

By wakeupandride

from Woodbridge, Va

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Pack:

My favorite Backpack! after loading it with about 30 lbs and scrambling up some pretty steep hills and switchbacks I nearly forgot I was wearing it. I have had a couple other packs that weren't quite as adjustable so this one was surprisingly comfortable once I got everything dialed in. It is less comfort driven than other bags as far as the lack of sleeping bag zipper and exterior pockets with secure zippers and such but its a good trade off for the weight... the only thing I didn't really like was the lack of lid for trail snacks and camera as a result the side pockets were packed to capacity but that was easily remedied with my recent purchase of the lid. All the compression straps are your everyday 550 cord and easily replaced if need be. i made the top two cords on the sides longer so i could secure my sleeping pad to the top of my bag although with the lid on my pack now they proved to be unnecessary so shortened them again. Ill in all I'd say its a well thought out pack and worth every penny for sure.

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Aug

2011

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Super Tuff!

By Commander

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Pack:

First I have to say I had (still have) a Kelty Red Cloud 5600, its a 90+ liter that was a great learner pack but I had a 57 mile loop, in the Yosemite backcountry, coming up and needed a lighter pack with way better suspension. Cue the Blaze A.C. 60. After a bit of adjusting and zeroing in on the length for the shoulder straps boom instant awesome. Also due to a snowed out trail at the top of Red Peak Pass, my friends and I had to scramble down some gnarly rocks and boulders and more often than I would have like my pack was dragged, pulled, and pushed against some of those rocks and all the Blaze A.C. came away with was some scuff marks and tree sap. GO GRANITE GEAR!

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Feb

2012

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love at first sight

By The Dark Prince

from Liberalville, Wisconsin

About Me Environmentalist

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Large capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Not many pockets

Best Uses

Comments about Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Pack:

This pack is gorgeous. It's lightweight, simple and rugged. These are the qualities that attracted me to the AC 60. Currently, I've got my tent inside, with my sleeping mat strapped to the top.

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Sep

2011

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent pack!

By Iago V

from Boston, MA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Large capacity

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Pack:

I've only used it so far on a two day trip. But it's extremely comfortable with about 35 lbs. They almost disappear compared to other packs.

On the negative side, it seems a little pricey compared to some other packs. But it does seem well built for an under 3 lbs. pack. The pockets keep stuff accessible. I use ziplocks when I overstuff a little with small items. And the doodahs at the end of the compression cords do not seem durable, but you could simply just tie a knot there.

Overall extemely happy with how the pack handles.

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Apr

2012

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Lightweight Alternative

By 55 and Still Alive

from Del Mar, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good padding
Highly Adjustable
Large capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Pack:

I purchased this as a lightweight alternative to my Gregory Denali Pro, which weighs more than twice as much empty. Both are extremely comfortable, extremely easy to adjust, and both fit perfectly. The GG, however, is preferable for weekend trips and hikes due to its light weight and the fact that the compression cords (no straps, too heavy) squeeze this bag down to the size of a day pack - with the benefit of a full suspension and highly adjustable straps and hip belt. The MOLLE straps on the hip belt offer options for carrying immediate reaction gear for those operating in non-permissive environments. The bag is plenty big for a Marmot Helium, Neoair, REI Half Dome 2 Plus, clothes, personal items, Esbit or Vargo Decagon stove with fuel, food and water. I have the Line-Loc lid on order not because I need more space, but just to have smaller items more accessible (it also converts to a fanny pack, but considering how light the pack is, this is a redundant feature). The side pockets aren't the sturdiest, so I'd keep my water bottles inside if bushwhacking, but overall, the pack seems plenty sturdy for general use. Certainly no lighter in materials than a Deuter. For those who like to travel ultralight without compromising on adjustability and comfort, it's a perfect choice.

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May

2012

5.0

The Perfect Pack!

By Idahobackpacker21

from Boardman, Or

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Pack
Good Back Support
Good Padding
Good Suspension

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking

Comments about Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Pack:

Both my fiance and I have this pack. We both just loved the design and fit of this pack. The padding is thick and comfortable, adjusting the suspension for torso length is easy, and you can comfortably carry this pack all day long.

I did decide to add a LineLoc lid, and a couple of Granite Gear external pockets to the suspension to hold my GPS and other small items. This added a little weight, but a lot of convenience. The only other thing that I have thought about doing to mine was trimming the excess length from the straps, as several of them are quite long. But I decided against it for now because I don't find it bothersome yet, and the weight savings would be minimal.

This pack is well made, and IMO, a well thought out design. The lack of zippers is great. Nothing to get snagged up. The roll top design keeps gear securely in place, and the stretch pockets are a feature that I appreciate.

One last thing to note- the hydration pocket on this pack is useless because it is such a tight fit. I didn't really care, because I don't carry a bladder on the trail, but I thought I would mention it so that people considering this pack would be aware of that. I could barely fit my hand halfway down the sleeve.