Surprisingly good - Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Backpack

When the pack arrived I almost put it back in the box and returned it - I'm glad I didn't because after packing it as a test and walking around the house I couldn't fault it - initially it seemed like it was going to be too flimsy (I'm used to burly packs like the Lowe Contour IV) but packed intelligently it felt fantastic on my back and completely packed came in at 20 lbs. This included the stove, tent, sleeping pad, food, clothes, personals and sleeping bag, even a super-light OR summit pack.

I've used it once on a Sierra backpack/peak bag since then and it worked really well, holding everything listed above and looking very tidy and neat into the bargain. I look forward to using it for my late spring to late fall trips in the High Sierra.

One note - I ordered a GG Compression Sack and one of the buckles broke on it - the same type of buckles are on the Crown 60 - this has caused some concern about how tough those buckles are, and therefore I have given 4 and not 5 stars.

This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.