Granite Gear Crown2 38l - any experiences?

oreocereus

oreocereus

Thru Hiker
https://www.granitegear.com/crown2-38-flint-midnight-blue.html

This is $99 - 30% with a code currently*

I'm after a slightly tougher, larger* pack (it's 38L internally, so i guess total volume is around 50l using typical cottage manufacturer volume conventions), with some sort of frame for heavier loads than suited for frameless pack.

Reviews generally seem positive but a bit thin. Usually experiences on Trek-lite seem to be a little more thoughtful than some of the polarising reviews on r/ultralight..

Has anyone any experience with this pack?




** The "Spring30" code doesn't work if you're just buying the pack, but if you add something else to your basket and apply the code, it takes 30% off the whole order. And i happen to need a new drybag ;)
 
J

Jamess

Thru Hiker
Looks good.

I have an original virga which is very well made.

Robic isn't waterproof but it is tough.

I'm tempted at that price!
 
edh

edh

Thru Hiker
oreocereus said:
https://www.granitegear.com/crown2-38-flint-midnight-blue.html

This is $99 - 30% with a code currently*

I'm after a slightly tougher, larger* pack (it's 38L internally, so i guess total volume is around 50l using typical cottage manufacturer volume conventions), with some sort of frame for heavier loads than suited for frameless pack.

Reviews generally seem positive but a bit thin. Usually experiences on Trek-lite seem to be a little more thoughtful than some of the polarising reviews on r/ultralight..

Has anyone any experience with this pack?


** The "Spring30" code doesn't work if you're just buying the pack, but if you add something else to your basket and apply the code, it takes 30% off the whole order. And i happen to need a new drybag ;)
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Mrs ed has one and has used it for a few hundred miles.

I just asked her what she thinks of it:

  1. she likes the structure of it, robust enough yet not too heavy (she took out the stiffer plastic frame-piece).
  2. the volume is spot on for her, good without being too 'baggy' and with good compression choices
  3. the pocket arrangements are good all round, particularly the elasticated front pocket, although the side pockets too are well designed.
  4. adjustability and fit are excellent but she did get some slight rubbing from the base of the lumbar pad on occasion.

She's not into gear at all really; lucky woman.
 
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Baldy

Baldy

Thru Hiker
@oreocereus

It's made of the same Robic 100 as the Berghaus fasthike 45. As @Mole has pointed out you can get that for £50 from M&M.
The only thing i didn't like about that was the straps slipped. If you could sort that it's a very nice pack.
 
oreocereus

oreocereus

Thru Hiker
Baldy said:
@oreocereus

It's made of the same Robic 100 as the Berghaus fasthike 45. As @Mole has pointed out you can get that for £50 from M&M.
The only thing i didn't like about that was the straps slipped. If you could sort that it's a very nice pack.
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Yeah the slippy straps seemed liked a bit of a fatal flaw... I have also been unable to ascertain what it's upper carrying limit might be, as I'm more interested in this being a 5+ days of food sort of pack, comfortable carry at 10+kg is important


Baldy said:
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Postal forwarding is usually cheaper, anyway (I ordered something from Gossamer Gear - 16euro through irish mails postal forwarding service vs the $70 or so GG charge for international shipping...)

And if you have a friend in the states, you might just skip import fees :whistle:

edh said:
Mrs ed has one and has used it for a few hundred miles.


I just asked her what she thinks of it:

  1. she likes the structure of it, robust enough yet not too heavy (she took out the stiffer plastic frame-piece).
  2. the volume is spot on for her, good without being too 'baggy' and with good compression choices
  3. the pocket arrangements are good all round, particularly the elasticated front pocket, although the side pockets too are well designed.
  4. adjustability and fit are excellent but she did get some slight rubbing from the base of the lumbar pad on occasion.

She's not into gear at all really; lucky woman.
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Thanks. Does it have any frame without the plastic frame piece? I wouldn't be getting it with the intention to strip down the frame, as it's point would be more of a "load hauler" (as per American lingo).

Any comments on capacity? Since everyone measures volume differently.. I've owned a Kumo and MLD Prophet, for comparison
 
edh

edh

Thru Hiker
oreocereus said:
Yeah the slippy straps seemed liked a bit of a fatal flaw... I have also been unable to ascertain what it's upper carrying limit might be, as I'm more interested in this being a 5+ days of food sort of pack, comfortable carry at 10+kg is important

Thanks. Does it have any frame without the plastic frame piece? I wouldn't be getting it with the intention to strip down the frame, as it's point would be more of a "load hauler" (as per American lingo).

Any comments on capacity? Since everyone measures volume differently.. I've owned a Kumo and MLD Prophet, for comparison
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Yes it has moulded back panels.

I could take a series of pics tomorrow if you let me know what you want them of?

I think it is a little smaller than the Prophet. I can check with my Prophet tomorrow. It is a little taller and narrower.
 
oreocereus

oreocereus

Thru Hiker
Sounds like might be about the right size. I like the Prophet, but it's too large for a frameless pack for me.

Pics would be great, thanks :)
 
M

M@tty

Backpacker
I had a Granite Gear Lutsen 45. It was very well thought out and made but had an unusual plastic frame that was uncomfortable. The Crown looks a better design and I guess that’s why they stopped making the Lutsen. This was on my radar as a replacement but went for a Flex Capacitor 25-40.
 
oreocereus

oreocereus

Thru Hiker
I’ve used postal forwarding before as it’s often cheaper than manufacturers own default shipping options - it also resolves that issue ;)
 
M

M@tty

Backpacker
Contact them on Facebook Messenger they are pretty responsive and offered to ship one to me in the UK I didn’t buy in the end though!
 
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