Reviews & Ratings for Granite Gear Nimbus Trace Access 85 Backpack — 6 reviews — Page 1

...but it could have been. After receiving my new NTA 85 size Short today I was at first impressed with seeing it's well done aspects, so after checking the torso adjustment recommended and finding it on the 16" setting (which is my torso size), I loaded it with 30 lbs to check the feel. That's when my disappointment set in. Several huge design flaws became very evident and makes this a pack that will not work for anyone, PERIOD. I know this is going to hurt sales of this pack, but my number one concern is for the end user's fine experience. The following is a synopsis of my experience:
1. The size M hip belt that it came with when fully tightened was slightly too big to stay in place walking around, though I used the sizing chart on Granite Gear's web site the Medium called for there is too great in circumference when cinched as tight as it will around my 30" waist/33" hips. Its fit was only snug at the bottom, so it would squiggle down a bit as I walked. Rigid and vertical without any ability to cant to the shape when in position, so the very bottom edge digs in causing numbing in a matter of minutes and from the middle of the belt to the top edge there's no contact at all; standing off my body 1" of air. I'm a small 66 year old man 5’8” with an athletic build, a 30" waist and 33" hips. The hip belt doesn't cant with my hip shape. May be easy to remedy with an exchange for a women's small size; but probably not considering the rest of the design flaws and here they are.
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Great size, love the volume. Comfortable fit, easy to adjust, light and fast. I'm carrying gear for myself my daughter and three dogs. My personal gear, cook wear and stove/fuel. Two sleeping bags and pads, six man tent, week supply of food and dog food.Thanks Granite Gear and CampSaver.

item high quality. Appears smaller than would think but extends well to accommodate larger loads. fits to size. Lightweight nylon, level of water resistance. Have only tried the bag once but it did well in the wet weather of Iceland.

I received the pack Thursday, backpacked in Ansel Adams Wilderness the next three days. Fresh snow in September, it was beautiful! I like to go ten days without resupply so I wanted a pack that can easily carry 50 pounds. So far, in just three days of hiking the pack seems great. There are a lot of straps but you get used to it. The straps to make the lid a waist pack are real hard to find but there there. So far so good.