Reviews & Ratings for Granite Gear Virga 2 Backpack — 11 reviews

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Granite Gear Virga 2 Backpack
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This backpack weighs a pound. The next lightest here (with similar capacity) is two pounds. It achieves this by using lightweight materials and by not having a frame, external or internal. For comfort it depends on having a sleeping pad flat in the interior against your back. If you load it with heavy equipment it will break. It probably has a weight limit, but if your pack is going to weigh more than 20lbs loaded, you should get a stronger pack. With a tent like Fly Creek UL1, and a bag like Western Mountaineering HighLite, and a pad like Z Lite Sol, and some carbon poles, and some trail r...
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amazing comfort, but with a condition

by sunny, Verified Owner from DE, United States Written on September 22, 2019
This was my first experience with a frameless backpack and I was surprised how comfortably it carried its load -- as long as you stayed below the 15-20 pound mark. It becomes quickly uncomfortable above that weight range. The backpack has great durability, and has withstood everything I threw at it.. except for ice axes which shredded the front mesh, but that is probably because this backpack wasnt meant to be used for mountaineering in the first place. The colors are also prettier than the pictures.
Would recommend: Yes
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Simple and good!

by Neil K, from BC, Canada Written on September 10, 2019
I’ve had this pack for about a year and have used it for winter, spring and summer trips. My typical base weight is 12lbs and this pack works great. For longer trips with heavier food loads, I find that the shoulder straps are to thin and start feeling uncomfortable when carrying more than 25lbs. That said, the construction seems solid and I think the pack could easily handle heavier loads if you’re willing to sacrifice comfort. Pro’s include the solid construction, great price, the simplicity of the pack, large front and side pockets, it has load lifters (rare on packs this light and minimalist) and it is very light weight. Con’s: no hip belts, and the sternum strap is hard to adjust.
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Very light

by MYUNG BIN KIM, Verified Owner from GYEONGGI, Korea, Republic of Written on September 21, 2018
I had 1.7 kg 60 L backpack bought 2 year ago, but it is a little bit heavy for me for 3~4 days trail hiking packed tent, sleeping bag,etc.
Regarding weight of backpack this is highly recommendable item for long distance hikers & climbers.
Pros:
  • Light and comfortable
Cons:
  • NONE
Best Used for:
  • hiker
  • long distance hiker and climber
Would recommend: Yes
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Granite Gear Varga 2 Pack

by Mike, from SC, United States Written on May 3, 2018
After receiving pack I checked the fit and build. First impression is very light and well built. Put pack on empty and fit my 21in. torso. Loaded with 18 lbs of base weight prwparing for an overnight trip the next day. Put on the pack loaded and cinched down straps to discover the bottom shoulder cinch straps were threaded through the buckles incorrectly. This error from the factory should have between caught. I had to cut the ends off rethread the straps, melt the ends and tie knots in the ends to keep from sliding back through the buckles. I was pissed! I did a 10 miler the next day with no issues.
Pros:
  • Light, spacious, large mesh side pockets and back long pocket
  • Load lifters
Cons:
  • Check straps before planning a trip
Best Used for:
  • 20lbs as recommended. Over that and the pack becomes uncomfortable
  • Overnighters, long hauls.
Would recommend: Yes
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All i want. The only

by Timm K., Written on July 4, 2017
All i want.
The only thing i miss, is a hole for the camelpak
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No problem

by clement P., Written on August 10, 2016
No problem
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Perfect !

by Jihane N., Verified Owner from 34, France Written on June 21, 2016
I ordered this back pack on campsaver and i was scared of the delay and custom and i had absolutely no problems. Shipping was perfect. The backpack is great also, just as described.
Would recommend: Yes
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Virga 2

by James G., from GA, United States Written on December 5, 2015
I owned a Virga in the past. The Virga 2 is a substantial improvement. And the fit is perfect
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The Virga 2 backapack is a winner!

by Jerry H., from UT, United States Written on July 7, 2015
This is an amazingly light pack and when packed with an eye for support and comfort is a real gem. And its nicely affordable. The ONLKY two things I would like to see improved is wider shoulder straps for when the load aprached 20 pounds and...stretchy outside pockets that are bigger. Still, this remains a great poor mans UL pack. PS....Campsaver delivers quickly too!
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Good description, exactly what I

by Aaron L., from BC, Canada Written on January 10, 2015
Good description, exactly what I was looking for
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