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Backpacker Magazine – April 2009
Gear Guide 2009: Granite Gear Vapor Flash Review
Scramble around the trail with Granite Gear's ultralight and stable Vapor Flash backpack.
Granite Gear Vapor Flash (www.sethhughes.com)
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Light and Stable
"Very stable and simple, with the ability to shrink or expand with your load," wrote one tester after carrying this stripped-down pack on Bryce Canyon's 24-mile Under-the-Rim Trail. He found the flexible, no-stay suspension carried up to 35 pounds well (above that, the weight hangs too much off the shoulders).
The single-compartment packbag is sized just right for mountain layers, a down bag, small tent, pad, ministove, and two to five days of supplies. But it's not completely stripped-down; there are quick-release side compression straps, an extendable top lid, deep stretch wand/bottle pockets, and front compression straps. It's a versatile pack that's in its element on any ultralight trip and especially on scrambles where stability is key. Quibbles: The stretch bottle pockets are tough to reach, and we'd love a pair of pockets on the hipbelt. $180; 3,600 cu. in.; 3 lbs. 1 oz. Granitegear.com
FULL PRODUCT SPECS: Vapor Flash
FULL PRODUCT SPECS: Vapor Flash Ki
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READERS COMMENTS
Can't speak to the pack, but avoid www.gearforcamping.com. They stole my money.
Very nice pack. It is very stable and I experienced no shifting. I had around 30 pounds, which is their limit with weight, and it stayed close to my body and very compact. My first light/ultralight pack and I don't think I will go back to anything else.
Yes this pack is great. I found it online at www.gearforcamping.com and received Free shipping. I love Granite Gear packs and this one tops them all.
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