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Streamlined designs, functional features and a reputation (deserved) for high quality-Granite Gear serviced the lightweight needs for hikers/paddlers/day trippers- this go -round ---for Spring 2014.
Highlights:
Go and Stow Travel Pack $59.95---ultra-light sil-nylon pack that stuffs into a pocket-that can be worn as a hip pack or tucked away. Very convenient…and able to hold all the hefty souvenirs if traveling around.
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hydration or earbud port
top of the pack, large outer pocket w/ diagonal zip-water resistant. |
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zippered storage area-main compartment, sleeve tablet or hydration system |
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padded shoulder straps- |
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stuffs into this size-belt removable |
SLACKER PACKER COMPRESSION DRYSACK
Three compression straps reduces bulky items (like a sleeping bag) to a sleeker profile. Nifty-seam sealed eVent® panel allows air to purge but keeps the water out,,,and haul able itself with adjustable sternum strap and lightly padded shoulder straps. $49.95
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30D and 110 D SIL Hybrid Nylon Cordura® brand fabric |
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padded backstraps |
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Slacker Packer DrySack-same as above without compression straps $42.95 good for packing camera equipment or electronics-when weather threatens... |
The Taku 24 -named after t\s Glacier southwest of Juneau AK---has enough features to satisfy and justify daily use as well as two day jaunts,
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Large main compartment, middle compartment with zipper at top for secure storage and has hanging organizer with pen sleeves, strap and clip for keys, and pocket for wallet, |
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shoulder strap pockets, removable HDPE framesheet, |
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hip belt pockets and the hip belt is removable |
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twin power mesh side pockets |
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front pocket w/ internal organizer panel, front power mesh pocket hydration compatible sleeve can be laptop sleeve... |
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large main compartment, top pocket for keys etc |
Nimbus Trace Access 70 and Nimbus Trace Access 70 Ki (women's specific) $349.95-big enough for unsupported trips yet lightweight enough for shorter jaunts without feeling overburdened. Features a redesigned 3 dimensionally molded Nimbus frame sheet made out of maple-core composite laminate-which is lighter and with more longitudinal rigid =for comfort and proper load hauling-shifting weight to the hips.
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zip open access panel and internal compression straps for easy access no matter where you stashed it-top or bottom. Nice. Roomy front side panel. Tool loops. Cordura® high tenacity nylon (100D and 210D)
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Internal Nimbus Topoflex™ framsheetmade out of maple-core composite laminate |
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padded hip belt-4 sizes available for men and four for women |
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adjustable torso length |
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access panel room for sleeping pad plus---compression straps |
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side mesh pockets |
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side mesh panels on bottom |
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upper side mesh pockets |
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hip pack lid-detaches for use |
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roll top rolled down and secured with straps |
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Roll top |
Virga 2-refreshed frameless gets lighter ad more ergonomic….with redesigned shoulder straps, a true "roll top" closure a mesh pocket in front , and a padded hip belt. 10 mm webbing (versus 1" webbing)saves more weight too. $139.95
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padded rolling stay, tool loops and hydration ports, made of Cordura® high tenacity nylon (100D and 210D) |
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large stretch side pockets |
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redesigned shoulder straps, |
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padded hip belt, padded ruling stay, tool loops and hydration ports |
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front mesh pocket |
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keeps the weather out-easy access when opened-extended for overflow |
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roll top |
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side mesh panel |
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