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The Almost Ungettable Pack Jul 12, 2016 1:33:28 GMT -8 via mobile treebeard likes this

Post by wanderingwildcat on Jul 12, 2016 1:33:28 GMT -8

I was in need of a new backcountry pack for 3-4 day trips. I looked around, read reviews, and then in Backpacker Magazine I saw it... the new Marmot Graviton 48. I read the specs and reviews, loved the look, and knew it was the bag I wanted, in blue. Problem was, it's fairly new on the market and obviously quite popular. I couldn't buy one for 3 months.

My local stores didn't have it. Online outfitters were always sold out. I even searched abroad (Canada and Europe) and none were available for sale. It was the first thing I've wanted and couldn't find on Ebay.

So I emailed Marmot, expressed my interest in the pack and my concern that it's constantly sold out, and asked when more will be available.

Two days later I found one for sale online and immediately bought it. While processing my purchase I noticed it was the last one they had in stock. Wow.

The pack arrived Monday afternoon and I absolutely love it. I put it on immediately and wore it for a little while. It fits me perfectly. This weekend I'll be loading it up and taking it on a day hike to start breaking it in and get used to it.

I also finally got a response from Marmot about their next batch in stock. Not until the end of December.

What are your thoughts on this pack? The price wasn't bad ($179). My favorite feature is the full accessibility to my gear inside. I will be putting this pack to the test in the Grand Canyon soon.

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The Almost Ungettable Pack Jul 12, 2016 5:01:40 GMT -8

Post by zeke on Jul 12, 2016 5:01:40 GMT -8

Personal choices. If it fits you well after a long day on the trail without causing any rubbing / chafing, then I'd say you found a good pack. I feel the same way about my ULA Circuit.

Personally, I dislike zippers on my pack. I don't like side pockets except for water bottles. I want a sack to load up my gear and not be wondering where I put something.

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tomas Trail Wise! Posts: 1,906	The Almost Ungettable Pack Jul 13, 2016 8:44:36 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tomas on Jul 13, 2016 8:44:36 GMT -8 What Zeke said about it fitting properly. Personally I'd not go for the pack given the zipper across the bottom. My concern would be it failing and the pack not being able to contain my gear.
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The Almost Ungettable Pack Jul 13, 2016 14:56:17 GMT -8 wanderingwildcat likes this

Post by dirthurts on Jul 13, 2016 14:56:17 GMT -8

I've never saw a pack with an access zipper burst open and dump gear...I'm sure a little thread or duct tape would get you home just fine if it did, but generally those zippers are pretty burly. I've never had an issue with them.

johntpenca Trail Wise! Posts: 4,650	The Almost Ungettable Pack Jul 13, 2016 16:22:06 GMT -8 wanderingwildcat and UpperPeninsula like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by johntpenca on Jul 13, 2016 16:22:06 GMT -8 I agree with dirthurts. Never had a zipper fail me, even on my expedition pack.
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The Almost Ungettable Pack Jul 13, 2016 17:12:44 GMT -8 wanderingwildcat likes this

Post by hikingtiger on Jul 13, 2016 17:12:44 GMT -8

I have an REI Outlook (large daypack/single night size) that has a u-shaped zipper like that. Had it for about 10 years and used it mostly for work carrying a laptop, power supply, and cables. Never had a failure. The metal roughed up the inside a bit, but nothing structurally wrong. The only drawback to the zipper shape was having to lay it straps down on the flightline while I got out whichever things I needed. Not an issue for backpacking, but sometimes that meant wearing wet/dirty straps on the way back to the hangar (still not a big deal.)

Marmot should hold up as well as the REI has. Good call on the blue. lol

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The Almost Ungettable Pack Jul 18, 2016 9:46:47 GMT -8

Post by BigLoad on Jul 18, 2016 9:46:47 GMT -8

Jul 13, 2016 14:56:17 GMT -8 dirthurts said:

I've never saw a pack with an access zipper burst open and dump gear...I'm sure a little thread or duct tape would get you home just fine if it did, but generally those zippers are pretty burly. I've never had an issue with them.

I've seen several major failures at zipper seams. Usually duct tape can keep it going for a while, but it can take a lot. I don't worry a whole about zippers, but I'd rather avoid them.

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Post by wanderingwildcat on Jul 12, 2016 1:33:28 GMT -8

Post by zeke on Jul 12, 2016 5:01:40 GMT -8

Post by tomas on Jul 13, 2016 8:44:36 GMT -8

Post by dirthurts on Jul 13, 2016 14:56:17 GMT -8

Post by johntpenca on Jul 13, 2016 16:22:06 GMT -8

Post by hikingtiger on Jul 13, 2016 17:12:44 GMT -8

Post by BigLoad on Jul 18, 2016 9:46:47 GMT -8