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Virga3 55 - Unisex
Granite Gear
Virga3 55 - Unisex
$159.96
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  Granite Gear takes its commitment to making the outdoors a space for every body a step further by reframing the conversation around ultralight backpacking with the Virga3 series. It continues to be of utmost importance to Granite Gear to expand the range of people and bodies that their packs can comfortably and responsibly fit.

  With a fully adjustable torso height and width and the lightest Re-Fit hip belt to-date, Granite Gear invites all to join the ultralight experience with the Virga3 55.

  The Virga3 55 weighs in at just 1.68 lbs out of the box (stripped weight: 1.18 lb), made with Robic® High-tenacity nylon (100D and 210D) with Barrier DWR. Part of the way Granite Gear achieves the phenomenally light weights of the Virga3 series is by not utilizing a frame sheet, stays, or foams in the back panel. The load itself functions as the pack’s suspension. The nylon shell gains support and rigidity from a sleeping pad— fold up and slide your pad into dedicated panels on the interior or simply drop in a rolled pad and let it uncoil to push against the back panel, and pack gear inside the roll.

  New for the Virga3 is Granite Gear’s lightest, fully adjustable padded Re-Fit waist belt on the Virga3 55. The shoulder harness system now takes a nod from the trail running and fastpacking world with two sternum straps for an even hug (fully removable). Other key features are: large dual hip belt pockets with DWR-treated zippers, roll-top main compartment opening with top compression for easy access, and a pair of elastic bottle holders on both shoulder straps.

  

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Description
Brand:
Granite Gear
Gender:
Unisex
Volume:
55 liters / 3350 cu in.
Load Rating:
25 lbs
Weight:
Reg: 1.68 lbs / Stripped Weight 1.18 lbs
Long: 1.72 lbs / Stripped Weight 1.18 lbs
Fits Torso:
Reg: 18-21 in.
Long: 21-24 in.
Fits Waist/Hips:
Standard Re-Fit Belt (26-42 in.)
Materials:
Robic® High-tenacity nylon (100D and 210D) with Barrier DWR
Number of Exterior Pockets:
1 Stretch Pocket and 2 Cinchable Fabric Side Pockets, 2 Waist Belt Pockets
Other Features:
  • Frameless suspension for ultralight classification
  • Dual-density shoulder harness with load-lifter straps and dual removable sternum straps
  • RE-Fit fully adjustable dual-density hip belt (from 26-42 in.)
  • Dual large hip belt pockets with DWR treated zippers
  • Roll-top main compartment opening with top compression strap for quick access and easy compression
  • Large side fabric pockets with cinch closure
  • Stretch mesh front pocket
  • Pair of elastic bottle holders on both shoulder straps
  • Hydration port with toggle to hang on interior
  • Side and front compression straps
  • Undyed colorway uses 98% undyed fabrics and materials, reducing water waste by 55% in materials
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