Good for jmt - Granite Gear Blaze A.C. 60 Backpack

This is a lightweight pack that is excellent for the JMT. Carried up to 8 days of food at a time in a bear canister and water bladder in pack outside pocket and bottles in pockets for energy drinks. Did get the top lid which worked well for frequently accessed accessories like lights, toilteries, snacks. Pack is comfortable and rides well even fully loaded. I have been an Osprey fan for almost 15 years but this pack makes Granite Gear a top pick where weight savings is important like where 50,000 ft of elevation gain is involved over the course of your trip. I see it was a 2011 backpacker award winner. It does have a little more structure to it than some Granite gear packs. It is good and keeps on going.