Granite Gear

 
nimbus access fz 3800

The name says it all: Nimbus means it has a 3D Tepex Nimbus style framesheet: the best-fitting, most comfortable and durable frame on the market. Access means a panel loading system that makes packing and unpacking a breeze. FZ means it is leaner and meaner than most. Light Packs, the pack category that means it is designed for the backpacker that travels light (not ultralight). The main differences between the Nimbus Light Packs and the Nimbus Ultralight Packs are the beefier fabrics and the addition of a hip belt with an exoskeleton of HDPE plastic that supports more weight without sagging, and an external lid. Finally, 3800 means 3800 cubic-inch capacity.

Sizes: short / regular
Weight: 4 lbs. 9 oz.
Cubes: 3800
Price: $270

 

virga

This is the pack for the person who lives and breathes ultralight. Titanium tool spoons, Sil nylon tarps—you know who you are! You’ve spent a considerable sum getting your pack weight down to 20 pounds. Now the good news—your ideal pack is only $100 bucks! The nylon shell gains support and rigidity from your sleeping pad—simply drop in a rolled pad and let it uncoil to push against the bag, and pack your gear inside the roll. The Virga has fixed (not interchangeable), nicely padded shoulder straps and a 1.5" webbing hip belt that adjusts to fit most hips. The Virga had the highest score in BACKPACKER’S "Superlight Smackdown," August 2003.

Sizes: short / regular / long
Weight: 1 lbs. 3 oz.
Cubes: 3200
Colors: Sulpher/Indigo (all sizes) and Golden Brown/Black (regular torso only)
Price: $110

 

nimbus ozone

This full-suspension, 3800 cubic inch pack weighs less than 3 lbs and allows you to carry 40-pound loads in amazing comfort, thanks to our 3D molded composite Tepex® frame and our ergonomically designed harness system. The pack is fully hydration compatible with an internal sleeve and port. Are you the backpacker who has made a conscious decision to reduce your pack weight, but you still like a storm & bug proof shelter? Do you still want to cook up some gourmet cuisine and maybe have a couple shots of your favorite libation at the end of a long day? If 35 to 40 pounds just seems to be as light as you can get, this is your pack.
Sizes: short / regular
Weight: 3 lbs
Cubes: 3800
Colors: Lapis/Indigo and Burnt Brick/Black
Price: $215

 

talus

Arête & Talus are modernized versions of the classic top-loading rucksack. Draw-cord top closures and dual side release top compression straps are ideal for cinching down your climbing rope. The front compression panel (Arete) or bungee cord (Talus) allow you to securely stow the gear you want to keep handy, such as a shovel or Crazy Creek® chair. Constructed of 210-D Cordura fabric. The talus is slightly shorter and recommended for those with 19" or less torso length.

• "S" contoured padded shoulder straps
• Sliding sternum strap
• Padded hip belt
• Ice axe loops
• Haul loops
• Schoeller wand pockets (will hold water bottles)
• Floating top lid
• Daisy chains for lashing gear

Sizes: one size
Weight: 1 lbs. 15 oz.
Cubes: 2000
Price: $95

 

ruff rider dog pack

This pack is anatomically designed to fit the contours of your dog. It gives your pet the capacity to carry a load in comfort without the pack interfering with his stride. Plus, it can be easily adjusted for a perfect fit. The bombproof construction with High Tenacity 210 denier Cordura fabric will hold up to the kind of punishment your dog can dish out. It features 550 gram fleece backed with foam pads where the pack contacts your dog’s ribs, as well the top yoke which distributes the load over your dog’s shoulders and spine. Soft tubular webbing secures the pack across the chest and under the belly. Reflective strips are visible from all angles for your companion’s safety.

Colors: Smoke Blue, Burnt Brick

size

dogs

capacity

price

small

18" - 24"

900 cubes

$50

medium

24" - 30"

1100 cubes

$51

large

30" - 36"

1300 cubes

$52

 

Canoe Gear

quetico

Designed and built to be the ultimate canoe-tripping packs and, prior to our Nimbus Great Northern, they were. The anatomically designed harness system and foam padded back panel hugs your body and puts the weight of the load close to your back and on your hips. Heavy-duty side lift handles and haul loop make lifting the pack out of the canoe and putting it on your back easy.

• High Tenacity 210 Denier Cordura
• Overflow extends pack capacity
• Ballistics Bottom

size

torso

cubes

dimensions

price

short

14" - 18"

4800

16" x 23" x 9"

$189

regular

18" - 22'

5000

16" x 25" x 9"

$189

 

wedge thwart bag

An innovation in thwart bag design, the unique wedge shape hangs straight down off the thwart. A rigid plastic bottom prevents sagging and can be removed to double as a cutting/fillet board. These bags are excellent at shedding the rain with their angled front and back. They attach to the thwart with buckles. Wedge Thwart Bags are equipped with snaphook straps for attachment to our packs and to be used as a chest pack. D-Rings on the front for attaching our map pockets. The large Wedge has an additional front zipper pocket.Made with High Tenacity 210 Denier Cordura and waterproof YKK Zippers.

size

cubes

dimensions

price

small

750

14" x 6"

$41

large

950

17" x 6"

$49

 

Map Cases

The elnino is perfectly suited for attachment on our thwart bags, portage packs, and backpacks. Shock-corded hooks running from all corners allows secure attachment. The ziplock like closure guarantees your map stays dry.

Size: 10 " x 11.5"
Price: $16

 

Accessories

armored pockets

Armored pockets work with our packs and most other packs on the market. These ultralight pockets with foam padding attach to a pack's side, front or lid compression straps, offering you extra room, protection and convenience; they can also function as a stand-alone packing system. They feature a water-resistant YKK zipper, with the protection of a "garage" that the slider parks in. The fabrics are ultralight 70-denier ripstop Hybrid sil-nylon Cordura and 210-denier nylon Cordura.

size

weight

dimensions

price

SM

2.2 oz.

8.5" x 4.5" x 2.5"

$18.00

MD

2.8 oz.

9.5" x 5.5" x 3"

$20.00

LG

3.7 oz

12" x 6.5" x 3.5"

$22.00

 

pack pocket

Granite Gear Pack Pockets are designed to work with our packs and most other packs on the market. These ultralight pockets with foam backing attach to a pack's side, front or lid compression straps, offering you extra room, protection and convenience. They feature a water-resistant YKK zipper, with the protection of a "garage" that the slider parks in. Constructed of ultralight 70-denier ripstop Hybrid sil-nylon Cordura and 210-denier nylon Cordura.

size

weight

dimensions

price

SM

2 oz.

10" x 4" x 3 "

$17.00

MD

2.6 oz.

13" x 4 " x 3"

$19.00

LG

2.7 oz

13" x 5" x 3"

$21.00

 

square rock solid

These sacks differ from our classic Round Rock Solids in that they are designed to become square in shape instead of round when compressed. We have found the squares nest together better when you are packing more than one Rock Solid in a pack.

Colors: Assorted

size

weight

dimensions

price

small

4.3 oz.

6.5" x 16.5"

$25

medium

4.7 oz.

8" x 18.5"

$26

large

5.7 oz.

9" x 20"

$27.50

x-large

6.7 oz.

10" x 21"

$29

 

air space

Our ultralight zippered stowage solution. They are much more accessible than a stuffsack and, because of their shape, they tend to fit well into your pack. The "bath tub" construction leaves no seams to leak when they are set on the wet earth or in the bottom of a kayak for that matter. The perfect packing system for clothes and food.

size

weight

dimensions

price

xxs

1.0 oz.

8 "x 5" x 4"

$12.50

xs

1.2 oz.

9.5"x 6" x 5"

$14.50

sm

1.4 oz

11" x 7" x 6"

$16.50

md

1.7 oz.

13"x 8" x 7"

$18.50