Granite Gear Alpine Vapor

Granite Gear Alpine Vapor

Average Rating: rated 3.50 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 2 Trailspace users

Description

The Alpine Vapor is a daypack made by Granite Gear. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Backcountry.com:
"When you're ice or alpine climbing, ounces can be the difference between success and failure. Shave weight and cover more ground with the Granite Gear Alpine Vapor Backpack. Built for the technical winter climber, this bag weighs in at an incredibly light 2lb 10oz and can easily carry everything you need for a multi-day alpine assault. How did Granite Gear pull it off? They kept the features that you need and got rid of everything else. This bag has two tool loops, crampon straps, gear loops on the waist-belt, and that's it. No panel access, no zippers, not even a lid. If you're the type of climber who takes a knife to all your gear before it ever sees a day in the mountains, then you should carry your alpine tools and sawed-off toothbrush in the Alpine Vapor."

From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Granite Gear Alpine Vapor Backpack (Fall 2009) Features for the Alpine Vapor Pack by Granite Gear:hydration compatibleice axes and crampons can be lashed externallyoptional lidFabrics:210 D Nylon Cordura BodyStretch Woven PocketsHypalonSpecifications:Volume: 3600 Cubes [59L]Weight: 2lbs 10oz. [1.19 kg]Load: 30lbs [14kg]Suspension: VaporStyle: Roll Top Loader"

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! Cloud Cover Pack Fly - Medium With the purchase of After seeing how the alpine climbing community discovered Granite Gears award winning Vapor Trail pack for fast and light alpine ascents they decided to build one specifically for the purpose.The Alpine Vapor is patterned after and uses the Vapor Trail .Free shipping!"

From REI:
"Based on the award-winning Vapor Trail, the Alpine version is a beefed up pack in a lightweight package specifically for mountaineering and climbing. This ultralight pack weighs in at just under 3 pounds and can handle enough gear for fast and light alpine ascents. Flexible HDPE plastic frame sheet with soft foam padding and padded ergonomic harness offers support for loads of 30 pounds or less. Top-loading pack design omits a lid and uses a drawcord lock to close extension collar, and an adjustable buckle strap to compress and secure the load. Durastretch side pockets are large enough for quart water bottles or fuel bottles and do not snag on brush. Hypalon® front crampon patch lets you lash on crampons, axe or other sharp items. Dual ice axe loops and tool loops on belt for strapping on gear and trekking poles. Side compression straps double as extra lash points for tent poles, camp trowel or trekking poles. Pack body is a high-tenacity 210-denier Cordura® nylon and high-tenacity 420-denier Cordura nylon on the bottom to stand up to the rocks. Hydration-compatible design features reservoir pocket and drink tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately)."

User Reviews

rated 2 of 5 stars Men's Alpine Vapor
Reviewed by patrickb, Feb 18, 2008

"This product is basically a blend of Granite Gear's Alpine Light pack and the Vapor Trail. Sadly, this blend has lost many of the great features that made each pack excel at its particular niche.

The Alpine Vapor no longer has the thin minimalist suspension that made it so ideal for many alpine uses."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Alpine Vapor
Reviewed by Joe N, Feb 05, 2007

"First off I want to say that this is advertised as a climbing/mountaineering pack and is excellent for that purpose but it is extremely versatile and I use it for almost everything. I had been searching around for a good pack for the last year. Looked at the Osprey Atmos and Aether, but just couldn't stand the price and they were a bit too gimmicky with the aluminum stays and moldable hip belt yada yada yada."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Alpine Vapor at 3 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
Alpine Vapor Backpack - 3300-3900cu in$151.96Buy Now

Moosejaw
Alpine Vapor Backpack$151.96Buy Now

CampSaver.com
Granite Gear Alpine Vapor Pack 3600 cu in$189.95Buy Now

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