Granite Gear Blaze 60 review

The Blaze 60 is the strongest value on this list. Granite Gear rates its Air Current frame for 50 lb., more than any other pack here, yet lists the pack at 2.9 to 3.1 lbs. without the lid, depending on torso size. It comes in three torso sizes covering 15 to 24 in., and the Re-Fit hipbelt adjusts from 26 to 42 in. The lid comes off to save 0.18 lbs. and converts into a chest pack. A tall hidden zipper reaches the bottom of the main compartment, the side pockets have reinforced bottoms, and high-wear areas use a 210D Robic nylon UHMWPE triple ripstop. At $149.97 on sale it is the cheapest pack we compared. Two limits: Granite Gear currently cannot ship it to California or New York while it moves to PFAS-compliant products, and there is no included raincover. A Women's Fit version is sold separately. We compared documented features and published prices and did not carry the pack.

Who it is for

budget-minded hikers who carry heavy loads

Price

$149.97 on sale on Granite Gear's US store as of November 2026 (regular price $299.94).

Price From: $299.94 $149.97
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 60 L (3,660 cu. in.) with an Air Current frame rated for 50 lb. (22.7 kg)
• 2.9 to 3.1 lbs. without the lid; the lid adds 0.18 lbs.
• Three torso sizes from 15 to 24 in. and a Re-Fit hipbelt from 26 to 42 in.
• Removable lid that converts to a chest pack
• 210D Robic nylon UHMWPE triple ripstop in high-wear areas and a hidden vertical zipper into the main compartment

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Highest load rating on this list at 50 lb.
• Strength: Cheapest pack here at $149.97 on sale
• Strength: About 3 lbs., lighter than the Osprey, Gregory and Fjallraven packs
• Weakness: Granite Gear says it cannot ship this item to California and New York for now
• Weakness: The sale price may not last; the regular price is $299.94
• Weakness: No raincover included

Key facts

• Price: $149.97 (sale)
• Volume: 60 L
• Weight: 2.9 to 3.1 lbs. without lid
• Load rating: 50 lb.
• Torso sizes: 15 to 24 in.

Where it ranks

Granite Gear Blaze 60 is No. 2 in our Best Hiking Backpacks verdict.