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Granite Gear Nimbus Trace 62
We incorporated the key elements of our award winning, trail tested Ozone pack and added stretch woven upper side zipper pockets, a center lateral stretch mesh pocket and improved the lower side stretch pockets. Plus, we added a floating & removable lid for those times when you really want to keep your weight down. Add our new cooler Advection back panel and you have yourself a sweet hiking companion that will comfortably carry 40+ pounds!
The arched Line-Loc compression system saves weight over webbing and allows the load to be cinched tight in every direction side, front and top as well as allowing additional gear to be lashed to the pack. The Line-Loc cord can easily be replaced by the user if it wears out from extended use. Durable and versatile stretch mesh pockets on the bottom of the sides work well for water bottles and the tall front center pocket is great for damp tarps or ultralight tents.
New Advection Backpanel
When it comes to load transfer, ergonomics and airflow not all suspension systems are created equal! Most of our competition still use low cost HDPE plastic and an aluminum stay or two.
Our reengineered 3D TopoFlex frame is engineered to fit the topography of your back and mimic the way a back naturally flexes. The single “pivot point” attachment system on our shoulder strap and belt allow for a more precise fit and better freedom of movement while continuously supporting the load and directing it to your hips or shoulders and allowing some of the load to be carried throughout the back. Because of this system the load can be shifted to be carried by different muscle and skeletal groups.
Our new Advection back panel allows for the air to flow over the back moving heat out while still maintaining significant contact and following the natural topography of the human back thus complimenting the ergonomic load carriage benefits of the TopoFlex frame and harness system.
Our Verdict
Granite Gear make real Backpackers rucksacks! By that we mean they are relatively light, have lots of large mesh pockets to stash gear - and are very comfortable over many days on the trail.
The Nimbus range are for heavier loads, 40lbs and over - if you are not going on a trip that demands that you carry this much then this pack is overkill - if you do need to carry this much then this pack is awesomely light - any other manufacturer would be recommending a 3 kilo pack to carry this kind of load.
We've sold lots of Granite Gear packs over the years and our customers love the comfort they provide - the new ranges of Nimbus and AC packs take the company's products another step forward.
The weight of the Nimbus Trace pack can be reduced by 268g by removing the lid, in this mode the top rolls and is held in place by straps - perfectly adequate b ut could be vulnerabble to water getting in. The Lid also converts to a bumbag for short outings from basecamp
Features
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Hydration compatible
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Hip pack lid
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Interchangeable belt
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Interchangeable shoulder strap
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Torso length adjustability on framsheet
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Reflective material on shoulder straps and pack body
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External pockets
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Large stretch mesh front pocket
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Lineloc microlight compression straps
Specification
- Torso Sizes: short | regular
- Weight Regular: 1785g | 3lbs 15oz
- Weight Short: 1685g | 3lbs 11.5oz
- Capacity: 62 litres | 3800 cubic inches
- Suspension: Air Current (A.C.)
- Internal FrameLoad Capacity: 40lbs | 18kg
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What torso length should I get? To find your torso length, measure the distance between your seventh cervical vertebra and the shelf of your hipbones. Do this by standing up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Tilt your head forward and place your hands on your hips, thumbs to the back. With a flexible tape, have someone measure from the most prominent vertebra at the base of your neck to an imaginary line drawn between your thumbs. This will be your torso length.
Nimbus Torso Lengths Short Torso 14” to 18” Regular Torso 18” to 22”
NOTE: Each framesheet has fine adjustment settings spaced in one inch increments to further fine-tune your fit. If you are an 18” torso try the short torso first.
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