Rei Granite Gear Crown 2
It has basic but nice features and the option to reduce weight even more.
Rei granite gear crown 2. Granite gear is a market leader in ultralight packs with a strong following among thru hikers and other minimalist backpackers. New for 2017 granite gear offers the crown2 200 as a solution for the weekend warrior the compulsive organizer and the dedicated thru hiker. This is more of a psa than a review. 60 boasts our patent pending fully adjustable re fit hip belt our new and innovative air current mark 2 compression molded pp frame sheet with molded foam back panel and bonus lid removable all while weighing in at 2 2lbs.
New features are a removable lid and hipbelt pockets. This multi day pack is as capable as it is versatile as ultralight as it is ultra comfortable and it can be stripped down to its skivvies like a hiker at an alpine lake on a hot day. Though it doesn t have the suspension of a more substantial pack if you already have a lightweight kit and you re looking for a pack to match this one might just be the perfect fit. Of the three granite gear crown 2 versions available today i think the 2019 crown2 is the best and that the new side pocket design is a real win.
The crown 2 also has large sewn on hip belt pockets a huge improvement over previous generations of granite gear packs which required the purchase of clunky add on pockets. Both pockets have hard face fabric fronts and are large enough to store a chunky camera or your smartphone plus an external battery. Introducing the all new granite gear crown2 60 an ultralight yet ultra comfortable multi day pack. I just picked up this pack during the rei anniversary sale and got the older version of this pack with the original mesh side pockets.
Gg has always had a loyal following and i ve always liked they offered a long torso. The granite gear crown2 60 is a lightweight pack for lightweight loads. Arguably their best design is the crown2 which balances impressive cushioning thoughtful features and a weight of just over 2 pounds. Buyers be sure to check the side pockets of your granite gear crown 2 before you leave the store.
Granite gear just released their new crown 60. The granite gear crown2 60 liter women s backpack is an ultralight weather worthy multiday backpack. At a 199 price point this makes them very competitive. The other models are perfectly good packs that were best of breed when they came out but if you use water bottles the 2019 crown 2 is the one you want.
With the top lid off it comes in under 2lb. Available at rei 100 satisfaction guaranteed. The granite gear crown 2 60 backpack is an update to the classic crown vc 60 and features the new re fit hip belt an advanced structural frame sheet and a detachable lid.