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Granite Gear, the USA maker of technical backpacks continues to expand its line-up for Fall 2012.
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| Crown V.C. 60 & Crown V.C. 60 Ki (women's specific)-belt and shoulder straps -dual density padding for comfort-in cactus/moonmist |
The new AJI 50 and AJI 50 Ki (women's specific) are the second pack bunch based on the company's innovative Vapor Current suspension system---already in the popular CROWN V.C. packs---featuring ventilation channels molded into the cushioned molded foam back pad for superior air circulation from bottom to top-without shifting the pack's center of gravity...
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| AJI 50- |
AND a full length HDPE die-cut sheet VC frame underneath the foam that supports loads up to 35lbs...that's removable too-for ultralight hauls.
(Removing framesheet saves 6 ounces-good for hiking with load under 21 lbs)
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| Java/Cocoa-AJI 50 |
Pack weight is 2 lbs 9 oz-with frame...
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| narrow webbing straps-molded foam back |
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| curved trim shoulder straps and fixed torso packs in several sizes -assure a comfortable fit. |
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| other specs-hydration ports and internal hydration sleeve, |
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| curved dual density panel hip belt---can accept optional hip pocket(s) |
Opening Possibilites™ is the new very clever zipper 'system' by Granite Gear-in the AJI 50 and AJI 50 Ki---with a zipper that zips open from the top like a traditional panel loader...
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| zip opened from top |
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| strap wraps, tool loops, Cordura® durable fabrics-zipper goes a long way ...fully opens from left or right |
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| zip open from bottom is handy esp. if you stash your fleece lower part of pack |
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| Easy access---can zip it open from the top or bottom, all the way around |
TECH ALERT:
Ideal® TAC Zipper-with thermobrasion coil-stitching is bonded thermally to the coil...no clogging or wear out...
FYI: Granite Gear's idea: Schoeller
NanoSphere® technology for super water repellence, dirt and dust resistance
coats the zippers---wow. No jam ups, ever.
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| women's zip has printed pattern |
Tough zips that are durable and corrosion resistant.
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| Front brain pocket with internal mesh pocket and key hook-"...a lot of organization but not too much." |
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| side mesh-good for water bottles |
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| large stretch side/front mesh pockets-good for wet stuff like a tent---really stretches a lot |
Smart, efficient, long-lasting...$219.95
Granite Gear also makes those rather cool looking, military backpacks/hauler systems...(we
reviewed prior), dog gear, everyday accessories and drawstring stuffsacks.
PLUS: Waterproof stuffsacks -with
eVent®
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| lightest dry sack ever with waterproof closure, eVent® air purging bottom, stitch free body seams,,,and nice, transparent -in different colors so you can see what you're hauling around |
GRANITE GEAR
