Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone Backpack - 3800cu in |
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| The Granite Gear Ultra Light Packer Nimbus Ozone 3800 is a full-suspension, fully framed 3800 cubic inch pack that weighs 3 pounds. The Nimbus Ozone 3800 allows you to carry 40-pound loads in amazing comfort, thanks to a 3D molded composite Tepex frame and an ergonomically designed harness system. Are you the backpacker who has made a conscious decision to reduce your pack weight, but you still like shelter? Do you still want to cook up some gourmet cuisine and maybe have a couple shots of your favorite libation at the end of a long day? If 35 to 40 pounds just seems to be as light as you can get, this is your pack. |
Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone Backpack - 3800cu in |
Bottom Line: Ultra light packs have weight restrictions. If there's any chance you'll occasionally ditch the minimalist ethic for a few more weight-adding comforts, you've found your pack. |
Reviews:
Yes to the Ozone
I just ordered an Ozone for myself. I borrowed my brother's Ozone for a 4 day trip this summer. It was the most comfortable pack I have ever used. I managed to get all my stuff inside without too much trouble. It would be nice to have a couple of pockets and attachment points on the outside of the pack but otherwise if you are looking for weight-savings and comfort this is a great choice.
Granite Gear Ozone Nimbus (regular torso)
I bought this pack so I could shave a pound or so off my current pack. This meant dropping some volume (down from 4500). Amazingly I find this pack to hold pretty much all the usual climbing gear with ease. Ice axe, crampons, rope, etc. There is room for the tent and the rest of it too. I credit that to the well designed cinch straps on the outside of the pack and the generous extension collar at the top of the pack. You can overstuff this pack easily and still maintain a stable load.The fit: I'm 5'1" and the regular size pack fits me very well. Carrying 32 pounds was a breeze and felt light. The pack shipped without any options on the shoulder and waist straps, but a quick phone call to Granite gear took care of that. They shipped me the correct sizes UPS second day air so I could go on my trip. That is customer service!Ease of use: Easy. Top loading so harder to get to stuff but that is a given for the lightweight design. I have to gripe that they don't allow for a hydration bladder. To keep it lightweight they probably nixed the hydration sleeve since not everyone uses a bladder. However it would have been nice to have a grommet or something to allow the hydration tubing to exit. Plus a lightweight clip or something on the inside of the pack frame to hang a bladder from would be nice too.That said I love this pack and would recommend it highly. I would buy it again, epsecially if they made slight changes to accomodate hydration bladder.
on the trail and in the air
This is a terrific pack on the trail, as comfortable as promised, light and well hung. It could be improved with front pockets on the hip-belt for easy access, as some bags have, and with a hydration sleeve -- but the side and back outsides can be adapted without much difficulty. The pack comes with different size hip belts and shoulder straps, that BackcountryStore does not specify on the site; if you are large, make sure to get them; there are lots of adjustments possible for a terrific fit. Naively I committed the pack to the airlines, and that was a mistake -- ship it inside a duffle or some other protective cover.
Great pack
I gave up backpacking for a few years because I could not find a pack that did not hurt my back. Then I found the Ozone, with its fit system and no back pain! I have used the Ozone three times for a week each time and it has to be the best pack, it carried the load very comfortably (23 to 38lb) my friend carried the Ozone for 30 minuets and purchased one and is very happy also. Back problems or not this is a great pack; I would recommend this pack to anyone. Thanks Granite Gear.
Basic
Very light for the level of comfort and the load control. Very few bells and whistles, so order the top pouch. Also, beware when ordering by mail. Granite gear has many different sizes of hip belts and shoulder harnesses that are not available through this site. One size does not fit all!
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