Review:
Granite Gear
One of the challenges in hiking and backpacking is to find a company that embraces the concept that every ounce makes a difference. Granite Gear understands this as it’s core belief. They have great products that are hard to find anywhere else. I love the dog water and feed bowl that can also be used for a small sink in the tent.
With the bargain shopper in mind, they made the Market Tote. Made with a 70D polyester it is very durable and less expensive. The internal stuff sack doubles as a floating wallet when the bag is in use.
What we loved about this tote compared to others we have tried is the extra touches. The handle is molded so it is comfortable even when the bag is overfilled. The “wallet” has a latch on it so you can attach your keys for easy access. It is great to go shopping and have ID safe and keys handy.
Nimbus Meridian KI (Women's Specific)
There are so many reasons why this pack has received such positive reviews! The over fifty backpacker is looking to cut ounces but still needs support and flexibility. It is obvious that Granite Gear listens to what the client needs.
From the first time I put this pack on, I fell in love with it. I was able to adjust the internal frame and shoulder straps to fit me perfectly. The hip belt is soft, flexible, yet supports the pack even up to 40 pounds. It is only 3 lbs, 8 oz and three pounds without the top, which can be removed and double as a fanny pack when I felt like slack packing (hiking a day without the pack but still needing essentials.)
Don't let the lightweight fool you- this is extremely durable and versatile. I love the vertical zipper front access panel for ease in getting something out of the pack in the middle of the day, or keeping items in the pack in camp.
With a combination of multiple compression straps and a capacity of 3800 cubic inches, this is the perfect pack for everything from a weekend hike to long distance hiking. Thank goodness the hiking world has finally figured out that women's bodies are different than men's. This pack is also available for men specific.
Here is the perfect wallet for the trail or for traveling with minimum essentials. This wallet is ideal for keeping the essentials handy without adding weight. When I am in town, I like to have my ID and money in something lightweight but more secure than a zip lock bag. It even has a small strap for a carabineer. I not only love this for hiking, but also for skiing.
At 4 oz, this free standing handy bag holds 2 25 gallons. and handy straps to carry the water away from the water source. We all need to be aware of keeping the soap, even biodegradable, away from the water. This is such a versatile bag! As
This is considered a water bowl for a dog, Collapsible and lightweight, it also works great for a mini kitchen sink. Large enough for a sponge bath on those nasty nights when we still want to spiff up in our tent. Of course, the dogs love it too!
Finally, we don't have to make the decision between completely waterproof, breathable, and lightweight! These ultralightsacks have it all, The arched rolling stay helps keep the top of the sack open while loading and compressing and wonderful for grabing and hanging. I stayed away from compression sacks because of the extra weight. Now I can be assured that my gear is dry and safe.
Med & small zippered bags Air Space
When using these bags, it is obvious why Granite Gear has been a leader in user friendly lightweight gear. One problem with travel, or backpacking is having what you need in the middle if the night. Most nylon bags open from the top. This bag has a zipper along the length. You can pick what size and put everything needed near your head so you can find the items without searching. It seems at our age, we always need something in the middle of the night! We also use these when traveling to organized our items.
This company has been around for a long while and shows it’s expertise in everything from lightweight packs to dog toys. If you are looking for the perfect lightweight accessory, check out their site, and you will probably find it there.
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...Fiftysense Product Review Panel