Patagonia Gritty Pack

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The Gritty Pack is a daypack made by Patagonia. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.

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From Moosejaw:
"On Sale. Free Shipping. Patagonia Gritty Pack (Fall 2007) Vertical rock, ice and snow are what the Gritty Pack by Patagonia calls home. It's lightweight and compact but capacious and gear-friendly enough for the two-day alpine-style push. An ingenious strap system down the front panel secures ice tools and crampons, and has accessory lash points for attaching skis, etc. Lightweight, removable aluminum stays help contour and stabilize a heavy load; the removable foam pad may be used as a bivy seat. The differential-cut doubleweave ShiftLayer nylon fabric combines a base layer sewn under tension with a floating top layer to absorb friction and reduce abrasion (in the way that liner socks reduce blisters). A climbing rope can be stowed neatly under the lid. An Autofit harness allows quick adjustments to the stretch-woven, molded foam shoulder straps and split waistbelt (which stabilizes the load over the lower back and hips). Hydration pocket with hidden tunnels to keep tubes out of the way, and compression straps to stabilize the bladder, no matter its volume. Size: Regular Volume: 2150 cu. in. / 35 liters Dimensions: L 11.5in. x W 10in. x H 24in. Weight: 2 lbs. 13 oz. / 1,276 grams Size: Large Volume: 2200 cu. in. / 36 liters Dimensions: L 12in. x W 10in. x H 26in. Weight: 3 lbs. 1 oz. / 1,389 grams Features: Fabric: 210-denier ultralight ShiftLayer nylon and 420-denier high-tenacity nylon. Lining: 210-denier prismatic reflective nylon. Tool patch: Hypalon Ideal Uses: Skiing, Snowboarding, Nordic skiing, Expeditions Doubleweave ShiftLayer nylon fabric combines base layer woven under tension with floating top layer to absorb friction and reduce abrasion (the way liner socks reduce blisters by transferring friction to harmless contact between sock-fabric layers) Lightweight, removable and moldable aluminum stays help contour and stabilize a heavy load Reverse-lid design for easy top-load access and secure rope stowage Autofit harness shoulder straps and waistbelt stabilizes load with minimal adjustment; Compression straps are ideal for stabilizing load and A-framing skis Stretch-woven, molded-foam shoulder straps have 3D contouring (thickness, width and curve of the strap all anatomically tapered); Hydration pocket holds a reservoir, zippered pocket on shoulder strap keeps tube hidden and prevents freezing Unique slider-adjusting sternum strap has built-in safety whistle; Removable foam pad for use as a fold-out belay seat or bivy pad Mesh security pocket within lid pocket; Hypalon tool patch on front panel to secure ice tools and crampons"

From Massey's:
"Vertical rock, ice and snow are what the Gritty calls home. It's lightweight and compact but capacious and gear-friendly enough for the two-day alpine-style push. An ingenious strap system down the front panel secures ice tools and crampons, and has accessory lash points for attaching skis, etc. Lightweight, removable aluminum stays help contour and stabilize a heavy load; the removable foam pad may be used as a bivy seat. The differential-cut doubleweave ShiftLayer nylon fabric combines a base layer sewn under tension with a floating top layer to absorb friction and reduce abrasion (in the way that liner socks reduce blisters). A climbing rope can be stowed neatly under the lid. An Autofit harness allows quick adjustments to the stretch-woven, molded foam shoulder straps and split waistbelt (which stabilizes the load over the lower back and hips). Hydration pocket with hidden tunnels to keep tubes out of the way, and compression straps to stabilize the bladder, no matter its volume. Ideal Uses Skiing Snowboarding Nordic Skiing ExpeditionsDetails Doubleweave ShiftLayer nylon fabric combines base layer woven under tension with floating top layer to absorb friction and reduce abrasion (the way liner socks reduce blisters by transferring friction to harmless contact between sock-fabric layers) Lightweight, removable and moldable aluminum stays help contour and stabilize a heavy load Reverse-lid design for easy top-load access and secure rope stowage Autofit harness shoulder straps and waistbelt stabilizes load with minimal adjustment; Compression straps are ideal for stabilizing load and A-framing skis Stretch-woven, molded-foam shoulder straps have 3D contouring (thickness, width and curve of the strap all anatomically tapered); Hydration pocket holds a reservoir, zippered pocket on shoulder strap keeps tube hidden and prevents freezing Unique slider-adjusting sternum strap has built-in safety whistle; Removable foam pad for use as a fold-out belay seat or bivy pad Mesh security pocket within lid pocket; Hypalon tool patch on front panel to secure ice tools and crampons 210-denier ultralight ShiftLayer nylon and 420-denier high-tenacity nylon. Lining: 210-denier prismatic reflective nylon. Tool patch: Hypalon 1,276 g. (2 lbs. 13 oz.) Imported. Volume Length Width Height Weight Catalyst Pack Regular"

From Backcountry.com:
"The Patagonia Gritty Pack is a lightweight, durable, versatile backpack for fast-and-light alpine ascents and backcountry touring. The Gritty is made with ShiftLayer nylon that has two independent layers to reduce friction and protect against the harsh environment of the alpine world. At only 2lb 3oz, this Patagonia pack is light enough for climbers who count ounces as they pack, and the removable stays cut weight even further. Its reverse-opening lid is easily accessible while hanging from a belay and creates a clean profile to shed snow and water. The Patagonia Gritty pack also has an insulated sleeve for your hydration system to keep water accessible and keep it from freezing. When it's time to bivy, pull out the removable fold-out back panel to insulate your upper body on whatever ledge you come across."

From RockCreek:
"The Patgonia Gritty Pack is a lightweight, top-loading technical alpine pack designed to carry essential gear for a day or more.The Gritty feels most at home on vertical rock, ice and snow. It's lightweight and compact, but roomy and gear-friendly enough for the two-day, alpine-style push. An ingenious strap system down the front with Hypalon patch fabric secures ice tools and crampons and has accessory lash points. Lightweight, removable aluminum stays contour and stabilize a heavy load; the removable foam pad may be used as a bivy seat. The differential-cut, double-weave, ShiftLayer nylon fabric combines a baselayer sewn under tension with a floating top layer to absorb friction and reduce abrasion (in the way that liner socks reduce blisters). A climbing rope can be stowed neatly under the lid. The Autofit harness allows quick adjustments to the stretch-woven, molded-foam shoulder straps. A split waistbelt stabilizes the load over the lower back and hips. A hydration pocket with hidden tunnels keep tubes out of the way; compression straps stabilize the hydration bladder. The Regular size fits most women; the Large most men. Imported."

User Reviews

Men's Gritty Pack
Reviewed by Steve P. Gary, Jul 11, 2007

"Clean and easy to use pack. Decent for an overnighter. Mostly used for a daypack. Toughest material I've seen in a pack by far."

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Men's Gritty Pack
Reviewed by Hendershot, Jun 20, 2007

"A tight fit space wise for an overnighter. I was able to pack all my essentials for a trip up Mt. Baker. Comfortable around 30 lbs, designed to ride high above waist line. Main benefit is the clean design, it's very water resistant and loved the cover for your hydration tube. Still it left me with a sore back, and I had to exchange the large for a regular size."

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