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Vapor Trail

Manufacturer: Granite Gear

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Reviewed by: Willy P

This has got to be the most comfortable pack I have ever used! The elastic pockets on the side seem a little tight but they will most likely loosen with more use. I think my only complaint may be the compression strap on the bottom around the pockets. Why is it there. Unless the main compartment and pockets are empty they are not needed and sometimes in the way.I am also still not sure I should have gotten the "lid" for the pack. If you are filling up into the extension collar the lid can not move up as it is fixed behind the load lifters. In all honesty the pack is so comfortable and works so well beyond these two points that they really don't matter.
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