Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian

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The Nimbus Meridian is an internal frame backpack made by Granite Gear. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Granite Gear Men's Nimbus Meridian Ultralight Pack (Fall 2008) Features for the Nimbus Meridian by Granite Gear:hydration compatiblehip pack lidinterchangeable beltinterchangeable shoulder strapstorso length adjustment on framesheetreflective material on shoulder straps and daisy chainsFabrics:70 D Hybrid Cordura Ripstop Body210 D Nylon Cordura ReinforcementsStretch Woven PocketsSpecifications:Volume: 3800 Cubes [62L]Weight: 3lbs 8oz. [1.59 kg]Load: 40lbs [18kg]Suspension: TopoflexStyle: Meridian"

From RockCreek:
"The Nimbus Meridian Ultra-lightweight Backpack by Granite Gear has gotten rave reviews and is becoming a favorite in the backcountry. Designed as a top loader, but also made with a single vertical zipper front panel making it easier to gain access into your pack in order to grab those necessary items. The hipbelt and framesheet are incredibly durable and stable compared to many other Ultra-lightweight packs, and the Meridian is highly adjustable with three inches of torso adjustment in both sizes. Designed to go the long mile with the new innovative RiRi water resistant tooth zippers for the pack lid and the front access zipper. Also, constructed with a reflective material on the daisy chains and on the shoulder straps, just in case you need to find your pack in the dark. Take the top off to use the fanny pack with a preattached hipbelt , and go for your dayhike from camp. With the Nimbus Meridian you get durability, easy access to the inside, versatility, and comfort - all in an ultralight trail pack. Voted "Best all around lightweight backpack" by Backpacker Magazine."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"The missing link in Granite Gear's Nimbus lineup! The Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian is a top loader with a floating lid/fanny pack and a single vertical zipper front access panel. It was specifically designed to withstand the rigors of the 10,000 miles of hiking that extreme pack tester Justin Lichter plans to do this year. "Trauma", as he is known as on the trail, started November 3rd and by Christmas had already hiked well over 1000 miles. Granite Gear utilized the newly released RiRi water resistant tooth zippers for the fanny pack lid and the front access panel because they offer superior durability and water resistance to any other zipper they have seen. Reflective material on the daisy chains and on the shoulder straps insure Trauma will be seen when road hiking at night, they will also make it easier to locate the pack in the dark. For slack packing strip off the lid and use it as a fanny pack. Built with the same frame and harness as Granite Gear's award winning Nimbus Ozone, the Meridian pack offers the rare combination of durability, convenience, versatility, and comfort in an ultralight trail pack. Available In: Lapis/ Moonmist Details: Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian Features: Hydration compatible Hip pack lid Interchangeable belt Interchangeable shoulder straps Torso length adjustment on framesheet Reflective material on shoulder straps and daisy chains Compare Pack Specs. Best viewed in 1280x1024 Click to enlarge"

From Backcountry.com:
"When Justin Trauma Lichter told Granite Gear he needed a pack for 10,000miles of hiking, they made him the 3800cu inch Nimbus Meridian Backpack. Though it has enough space for a comfortable weekend trip, this pack is designed to be loaded with ultralight gear and taken on a weeklong (or longer) hike. The 3lb 8oz Nimbus Meridian Backpack's composite Tepex frame easily supports 40 pounds of gear. Granite Gear also gave it a lid that converts to a lumbar pack for short hikes from camp, and they made it hydration compatible to keep the H2O ready all day."

User Reviews

Men's Nimbus Meridian
Reviewed by mja75, May 03, 2008

"Great ultralight pack! I recently used this on a 16 mile trip on the AT in Tennessee and it performed flawlessly. Total weight carried (food and water included) was 30 pounds, as we were planning on a longer trip but had to cut it short due to injury."

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