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Granite Gear Blaze 60 Pack - Men's
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Built to go the distance—no matter how rocky, muddy or tough—the men's Granite Gear Blaze 60 pack comfortably hauls the gear you need for multiday adventures off the grid.
Shop similar products- Adjustable Air Current frame has 50 lb. load rating and helps you dial in the perfect fit; internal suspension vents heat and moisture for evaporative cooling
- Frame combines with molded foam back panel, ventilation channels and laminated mesh to vent heat and moisture without shifting the pack's center of gravity away from your back
- Patent-pending fully adjustable Re-Fit hipbelt and molded foam back panel offer a comfortable carry
- Triple ripstop nylon reinforcements in high-impact and high-abrasion areas offer added durability
- Dual-density shoulder harness with load-lifter straps helps minimize sore shoulders for a comfier haul
- Tall vertical hidden zipper allows you to access the main compartment quickly, especially to get to the contents at the bottom of your pack
- Fully removable lid helps you cut grams when needed; lid converts into a chest pack or (when combined with the Re-Fit hip belt) a lumbar pack for fast and light excursions
- Designed hydration pocket with port lets you access H2O on the move (reservoir sold separately)
- 3-tier side and front compression strap system helps to balance and secure your load
- Large side cinch-closure pockets with reinforced bottom panels store extra layers, snacks or other necessities; tall stretch-woven front pocket stashes gear for quick access
- Dual large hipbelt pockets store chapstick, a rain shell and other must-haves for the trail
- Cinch and roll closure system allows for easy access to your gear
- Hidden zipper access to main compartment keeps your gear secure
- Removable sternum strap features a safety whistle buckle
- Backpacker magazine awarded this pack a 2019 Editors' Choice Gold Award
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View all Granite Gear Backpacking Packs| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Frame Type | Internal Frame |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 60 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 3660 cubic inches |
| Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
| Fits Waist/Hips | 26-42 inches |
| Material(s) | Main body: 100-denier ROBIC high-tenacity nylon with Barrier DWR; Reinforcements: 210-denier ROBIC UHMWPE triple ripstop nylon |
| Frame Material | Polycarbonate |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Suspended Mesh Back Panel | Yes |
| Pack Access | Top/front |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 3 + main compartment |
| Raincover Included | No |
| Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
| Dimensions | 23.5 x 13 x 8 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
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Dave G4 years ago
I'm a big fan of this pack. I'm usually a UL solo hiker and carry a tiny pack. Started taking my young kids out in the Sierra last year and needed a bigger pack to haul 40#'s of quesadillas, extra fishing poles, 3-man tent, legos, etc. so I grabbed this one. It's great! useful features, VERY durable compared w/ my UL packs, and perfect size for what we bring. I can easily reach the water bottle pockets. I really enjoy the detachable lid/waist belt that converts to a fanny pack. The fanny pack is awesome to throw fishing gear, snacks, and rain jackets in and head down to the lakeshore for the afternoon. A bit overkill IMO for a solo mission because my base weight hovers around 10# but is pretty great for myself and 2 kids in tow when I'm the pack mule. Last trip I had it at 45#'s and comfort was just fine. Thanks Granite Gear!
Dave G
Agoura
43 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Beware of dye bleed
Nate3 years ago
This pack is not breathable and you will end up with a sweaty back. Unfortunately, that was not the worst part for me. The sweat caused the dye to bleed out into both my new smartwool shirts I took hiking, so it ruined 150$ worth of new shirts. REI would not exchange the shirts because they no longer had that color and would not let me exchange it for the same shirt in a different color.
Nate
VT
32 people found this review helpful
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Dave G
Agoura
gear hauler
4 years ago
I'm a big fan of this pack. I'm usually a UL solo hiker and carry a tiny pack. Started taking my young kids out in the Sierra last year and needed a bigger pack to haul 40#'s of quesadillas, extra fishing poles, 3-man tent, legos, etc. so I grabbed this one. It's great! useful features, VERY durable compared w/ my UL packs, and perfect size for what we bring. I can easily reach the water bottle pockets. I really enjoy the detachable lid/waist belt that converts to a fanny pack. The fanny pack is awesome to throw fishing gear, snacks, and rain jackets in and head down to the lakeshore for the afternoon. A bit overkill IMO for a solo mission because my base weight hovers around 10# but is pretty great for myself and 2 kids in tow when I'm the pack mule. Last trip I had it at 45#'s and comfort was just fine. Thanks Granite Gear!
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
DiscoDave
Fits like a glove, lightweight, can carry 50lbs.
5 years ago
I've backpacked many thousands of miles in my life, starting at age 13. This is the best pack I've had... a simple design (follows the KISS principle) with only the features that you really need. It fits like a glove, is lightweight, and has the ability to comfortably carry 50 pounds- remarkable for a pack weighing exactly 3 pounds. So you can use it up to 7+days in the backcountry. The huge side pockets are great (you can easily pull out/return water bottles while on the go). Having the ability to fully adjust the pack to your body (especially torso and hip belt) make for great fine-tuning according to your specific body. There really are not any negative aspects but it seems that the only potentially unnecessary feature is the zipper which can be used to access the main compartment. But that only adds ~2-3 ounces to the overall weight.
Yes , I recommend this product
Big John
Coatesville, IN
Great for some but not me.
3 years ago
Just returned (March 2022) from 1st time out with this bag; Springer to Winding Stair Gap on the AT. Base weight 18#s. Pack out weight with 700mls H2O + 7 days food was 32#s. Purchased to replace an old and very well-used GoLite Pursuit pack I've used on 1000s of miles on 4 continents. I purchased the large; GG website lists weight at 3.1 #s. With lid, mine weighed 3.10 #s. I called; very pleasant and stated someone would get back to me. No one did. I emailed them; no response after 10+ days. Overall the pack is very well made and will provide years of use for someone. For me, this is a perfect pack for an easy overnight or weekend where I need lots of room for a steak, a bottle of wine, and all the items for a great weekend break with all the luxuries of home on my back. For a lightweight backpacker looking to use on multi-day trips and/or through-hikers it may, or may not be the right pack. The top closure is excessive (extends and adds another 1/3 the volume if you want... and has a drawstring and two cinching straps). Easy to add more "stuff" if not disciplined... which could be good or bad for you. I can't think of a scenario I would need 3 closing points on the top...added weight to me. Oversized is a common theme...hip belt pouches are huge..some may like this. I found when I was tired on rainy days in 40 degrees and windy it was easy to lose discipline and stuff items in versus placing where they should go... My arms hit side pockets while hiking even when not loaded; annoying. The front stretchy pouch provides minimal utility; too tight to use for much of anything (such as drying gear while hiking). Not mesh so not a good place to dry items anyway. The pack was hot. GG lists "Adjustable Air Current Frame..." as the first benefit. Channel areas for airflow are minimal; pack rests on the back with significant surface area making it hot. I did not see why the back of the pack was so substantial...seemed excessive. Side pockets; are very big. This made hike-use easier (grabbing water bottle while hiking, etc.) . These could turn into another spot however for a kitchen sink... ;) Shoulder straps I found to be very comfortable and did not place pressure points around my pit area. The hip belt was very comfortable; but also large and that comfort comes with the added weight. Lid clasps on the backside are located in a way that they tend to get between my body and the pack causing irritation at times. I saw many GG packs on the AT on this hike; I did not see any of the Blaze 60 packs. Overall this is a good pack and for the right people will be excellent. For me balancing comfort and utility in the lightweight zone this pack is not one I will use for multi-day trips again. Well made. Plenty of room; too much for me. Big miss on the stated weight on the website. Customer service did not meet my needs. For a lightweight backpacker in the 12-18 mile / day pace zone looking for a long trail pack to balance weight/comfort/utility, I think there are other options that I will now explore.
Age:45–54
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:6'2"
No, I do not recommend this product
BSA dad
Birmingham, AL
Highly functional, comfortable lightweight bag
5 years ago
Bought this bag sight unseen based upon reviews I read ...and my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I have never had a bag carry a load more comfortably. Waist belt, straps and back distribute weight perfectly (size Medium on 5’9” frame). No frills design keeps bag base weight down without skimping on basic needs such a zipper opening to main compartment or stretch pouch on back of bag to quickly grab rain coat, etc. All in all, my favorite bag ...
Yes , I recommend this product
Devo
Connecticut
Great pack for thru-hike
3 years ago
Recently took my Blaze 60 on a multi-week thru-hike of Vermont's Long Trail. The pack easily carried all my gear (including a bear canister), took a fair amount of abuse and got nary a scuff mark. My one complaint is the hip belt pockets are not waterproof and retain water! During a very wet July I sometimes had snacks and cell phone swimming in a half-inch of water. Other than that one issue, a great pack.
Age:55–64
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Yes , I recommend this product
St1cks
Blue Ridge
great for the right occasion
4 years ago
I've got the older version of this pack. main differences are the new zipper, and compression STRAPS instead of the old compression CORD... Love, love, LOVE the modular design here. hipbelt comes off, lid comes off, back panel comes out... you can make this an ultralight pack by removing things, or reinforce it for a full load. Durable materials. Stretch those stretch pockets to the max. REALLY wish they made this in a tall... despite modifying the back panel to have ONE more taller setting... It just won't quite fit my 6'1" frame. hipbelt rides up and I get all the weight on my shoulders. I tried for several full trips because I like it THAT much... but sizing just didn't work. Ended up passing it to my teenagers. If you're average sized, I HIGHLY recommend this thing.
Yes , I recommend this product
Whisky Steve
Salt Lake City
Carries a Load
4 years ago
I recently purchased the Blaze 60 and took it out packed with 35 lbs. I have to say I'm impressed. For such a light pack it handled the load as well or better than my much heavy Dueter 65+10 pack. I really like the large top, belt and back panel pockets. Further, the nylon straps over the large stretch back panel pocket is much better than bungee cord. I'm looking forward to using it on my next extended backpack.
Age:65–74
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'8"
Yes , I recommend this product
pula58
Seattle,WA
good, could be great with improvements
3 years ago
Great pack in some ways: can hold alot of gear/clothing, the side pockets are great-they can both hold two 1 liter nalgene bottles. There are lots of straps that can be used to lash stuff to the outside of the pack. There are hip belt pockets on both sides that are larger than most of the other brands hipbelt pockets. My only complain is that the hipbelt is not stiff enough. Under load (> 30 lbs) it bends and the pack slides down to your butt and all the weight goes onto your shoulders. Tightening the belt to solve this problem just results in hip pain. So, I beleive that if they put some kind of stiffener on the belt so that it would not bend under load Granite Gear would have the best pack in its weight class. I have used this for 3 years for backpacking, and winter snowshoe backpack trips. I had some trouble with the pack and Granite gear replaced it-great customer service!
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Yes , I recommend this product
R1200GSA
NM
Close to perfect
3 years ago
Love this pack! with a load of 30-40 lbs it handles great and organizes gear well (not sure how having too much stuff is the pack's fault...?). the side pockets are huge and will carry a foam pad plus a little extra something. the hip belt is comfortable even though the belt is just a tad narrow. The hip pockets are relatively big and have a solid DWR treatment. Despite other comments, the rear mesh panel is plenty big enough and held a rain jacket, rain pants, and a wind jacket on a recent 3 day trip. the materials are strong and light and on the same trip held up surprisingly well through many crawls under downed trees across the trail in Southern CO. the top lid holds just enough gear and the pack's volume can be easily expanded or shrunk. Yes, it gets a bit sweaty on the back but I personally feel that having the weight in close makes a pack more comfortable overall. I liked the idea of the zippered main compartment but didn't end up using that feature. Adjusts super easily on the fly. For an almost 3lb pack it holds gear better than my ULA catalyst. Really, really love this pack, can't recommend it enough.
Age:45–54
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'0"
Yes , I recommend this product
cshane
seattle
After Almost 2 Years
4 years ago
I bought this in 2019. After 2 summers of use, I absolutely love this bag. Light, waterproof, functional, comfortable. I have zero complaints. Granite Gear is a great company.
Age:25–34
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Yes , I recommend this product
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