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Granite Gear Virga 2 Backpack - 52L

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Rolltop closure

Frameless suspension

Internal hydration hanger

Torso Length: 21-24in / 53-64cm [Long];

Weight: 1 lb 4 oz / 0.57 kg [Long]

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Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 7, 2014
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Granite Gear
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07BL1M9SN

Best Sellers Rank: #503,263 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
- #1,646 in Hiking Daypacks

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4.2 71 ratings

Product Description

This perennial frameless favorite of ultralight backpackers gets a serious update and a reduction in weight! As in redesigned shoulder straps, a true "roll top" closure to keep out the elements, a mesh pocket in front and a padded hip belt. There are also some weight saving tweaks - 10mm tather than 1 inch webbing that keep the weight below the original version even with the added features!The end result - a more comfortable Vigra that still defines ultralight and weighs 2 ounces less than its predecessor.

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4.2 out of 5

71 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the weight, quality and space of the backpack. For example, they mention it's super light, well made and durable. They appreciate the side pockets and easy to access compartments. Customers are also happy with comfort. That said, opinions are mixed on straps and size.

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19 customers mention15 positive4 negative

Customers like the quality of the backpack. They mention that it's well-made, durable, and foolproof. Some say that the shoulder straps are a little thin. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...As far as durability goes this pack has been solid. The seams have held up and this pack has had a lot of use in all kinds of weather...." Read more

"...And yet, it stands out as being durable and foolproof...." Read more

"I like this backpack. If you're looking for a super durable, lightweight, large capacity backpack, this one is hard to beat – particularly at this..." Read more

"Got for my son for our AT section hike. Everything was well put together and it helped keep his base weight down!" Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers find the backpack super light, and say it's extremely light for the price. They also say the waist straps work well and reduce weight on their shoulders and back. Customers also say it helps keep their base weight down.

"...This pack is extremely light for the price (try to find a lighter pack at this price) and hauls everything I need with room to spare, comfortably...." Read more

"How did Granite Gear manage to make a backpack this light, this cheap, and this GOOD?..." Read more

"I like this backpack. If you're looking for a super durable, lightweight, large capacity backpack, this one is hard to beat – particularly at this..." Read more

"Excellent price to feature ratio. Very lightweight...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers say the backpack has plenty of room for gear, 2L water reservoir, and food. They appreciate the side pockets, big elastic pockets on the outside, and substantial shoulder straps. The compartments are easy to access and have plenty of straps and elastic pouches to attach things to the outside. The outside pockets are very stretchy and the sinch systems work well to keep everything.

"Excellent price to feature ratio. Very lightweight. Excellent side and front pouches that hold water bottles secure without flipping around or..." Read more

"...The outside pockets are very stretchy and the sinch systems work well the keep everything cozy...." Read more

"...My current base weight is around 12.75 pounds. Big elastic pockets on the outside and substantial shoulder straps...." Read more

"...-has plenty of straps and elastic pouches to attach things to the outside, add storage or compact your pack job..." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the backpack. They say it's an insane value for the money, and that it'll last a long time.

"...This pack is a GREAT value. This is a 52 liter pack that weighs on my electric scale at just under 1.2 pounds for 150 bucks!..." Read more

"How did Granite Gear manage to make a backpack this light, this cheap, and this GOOD?..." Read more

"Excellent price to feature ratio. Very lightweight...." Read more

"Insane value for the money. Not as feature rich as other packs but its comfortable, well made and pretty durable. Would recommend it to anyone." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the backpack. They mention that the materials look good, they haven't had any unexpected discomfort, and the padding is adequate for a 20 lb load.

"...and hauls everything I need with room to spare, comfortably...." Read more

"...I am 5'7" and the Regular size has been very comfortable for me. I haven't had any sore spots...." Read more

"...Workmanship and materials look good and I am very pleased with the comfort." Read more

"...Not as feature rich as other packs but its comfortable, well made and pretty durable. Would recommend it to anyone." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the backpack. They mention that the sinch systems work well, the chest and waist straps work well and reduce weight on shoulders and back.

"...Granite Gear manage to make a backpack this light, this cheap, and this GOOD? At 19oz and 52L capacity, this backpack has no business being sub-$250...." Read more

"...weight was much heavier than this pack was rated for and this pack performed great!!..." Read more

"...The outside pockets are very stretchy and the sinch systems work well the keep everything cozy...." Read more

"...Pros:-chest and waist straps worked well and reduced weight on shoulders and back..." Read more

10 customers mention4 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the straps of the backpack. Some mention that the strap on the outside works great for securing the tent and trekking poles to the bag, and the hip and chest straps effectively distribute weight across their back and shoulders to help with longer hikes. However, others say that the shoulder strap buckles would not stay tight, the bag feels small, and that the thin straps are tight.

"...Listed at 55 liters this bag feels small and the thin straps are tight, from waist to shoulder harness. I went Ultra Light and that is true...." Read more

"...Its hip and chest straps effectively distribute weight across my back and shoulders to help with longer hikes.And best of all?..." Read more

"...Backpack was just fine, but at 31lbs, the shoulder straps are a little thin. Side pockets are great for getting to stuff you need on the trail...." Read more

"...Very lightweight. Excellent side and front pouches that hold water bottles secure without flipping around or sliding out when you bend over...." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the backpack. Some mention that it's large enough to hold all of their 10 lbs of gear inside, while others say that it feels small.

"...And yet, it stands out as being durable and foolproof. It's large enough to hold all of my ~10lbs of gear inside, with no need for the exterior..." Read more

"...If you're looking for a super durable, lightweight, large capacity backpack, this one is hard to beat – particularly at this price point...." Read more

"...Only drawback is that at 54L it is way too big for a frameless pack and I can’t roll the top down tight enough to keep it from shifting around even..." Read more

"Very light and holds all of my ultralight equipment...." Read more

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KReeves

After 4 Years of Use...

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022

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I bought this pack in April of 2017 from Amazon. This was my first frameless ultralight pack that I owned. Generally you see reviews that are submitted soon after purchase and with little usable knowledge of the product purchased. So, I thought I would give a review after nearly five years of use. I think the most impressive aspect of this pack is its price to weight. This pack is a GREAT value. This is a 52 liter pack that weighs on my electric scale at just under 1.2 pounds for 150 bucks! Before purchasing I looked at a lot of packs in this size range as I was preparing to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail. Buying ultralight equipment can be an expensive endeavor. A very popular manufacturer of ultralight equipment charges 425 dollars for a similar sized pack that weights 1.24 pounds. These expensive packs are made with materials like dyneema which are highly water resistant (nearly waterproof), so that is an added advantage. I use a 25 cent contractor bag to line the inside of this Granite Gear pack and voila, waterproof! Is this pack as "good" as the 400 dollar packs? Well, that's difficult to say, but I can tell you that hikers LOVE their gear and can justify any purchase. I can also tell you I have hiked over 150 miles on the Appalachian Trail with this pack and it's never let me down! This pack is extremely light for the price (try to find a lighter pack at this price) and hauls everything I need with room to spare, comfortably. Some people love hauling 50 pound packs (but not very far). That's not for me. I've learned over time that less is more. I carry a base weight in this pack right at 11 pounds. That weight includes clothing, tent, sleeping quilt, and accessories. It does not include consumables (water, food, snacks, t.p. etc.). Fully loaded my pack is right around 17 pounds for a 5 day trip. I wanted to include my weight carry because I cannot speak about the comfort level of this pack loaded with a lot of extra gear and weight. I believe you could carry 25-30 pounds relatively comfortably. As far as durability goes this pack has been solid. The seams have held up and this pack has had a lot of use in all kinds of weather. I also bushwhack (going off trail through briars, scraping saplings etc, with minimal abrasions and wear. I said this was my first frameless ultralight pack at the beginning. I've been looking at the fancier expensive dyneema packs for years, and just keep enjoying this Granite Gear pack. So, if you like ultralight backpacking this is a great deal. Use the extra dough you'll save to buy some other ultralight gear to lighten the load in your pack! I hope this has been a helpful, and I was not paid by Granite Gear for this review. I bought this pack with my own hard earned cash. Happy hiking!

51 people found this helpful

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Zack

Exceeded my wildest expectations

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023

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How did Granite Gear manage to make a backpack this light, this cheap, and this GOOD? At 19oz and 52L capacity, this backpack has no business being sub-$250. And yet, it stands out as being durable and foolproof. It's large enough to hold all of my ~10lbs of gear inside, with no need for the exterior pouches or latches - including both my trekking poles and rolled sleeping pad. Its hip and chest straps effectively distribute weight across my back and shoulders to help with longer hikes.

And best of all? This backpack somehow lasted through a 5-mile downpour with everything inside still as dry as when I packed them. I keep trying to push this pack to its limits, but thus far I simply can't. It's an amazing pack. I really, truly cannot recommend it enough. For the price and weight, there's simply nothing else that comes close.

3 people found this helpful

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Ryan Howell

Bombproof, light, and huge

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024

Color: Tiger/MoonmistSize: LongVerified Purchase

I like this backpack. If you're looking for a super durable, lightweight, large capacity backpack, this one is hard to beat – particularly at this price point. I also love that you can get this in a tall size. My only negatives are as follows:
- There is just one big compartment, which can make finding your gear difficult. This is solved if you get a set of ultra lightweight ditty bags. I use one for clothing, one for toiletries, one for cooking supplies, one for food.
- It's so big that if you actually filled this bag to capacity, it would likely be uncomfortably heavy. (I'd wager anything over 20 lbs would be unsuited for a multiday hike as the frameless pack means the hip belt doesn't lighten the load.) Most of the time, mine is half empty.
Otherwise, just a great backpack. Again, nothing on the market at this price point is as well made. I also have a Arc'Teryx pack, but I grab the Virga 2 for quick weekend adventures. It would also be great as a crag bag.

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UncleDanDan

Can’t beat the price!

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023

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Excellent price to feature ratio. Very lightweight. Excellent side and front pouches that hold water bottles secure without flipping around or sliding out when you bend over. I have only gone on 2 backpacking trips so far so can’t say how it will hold up over time. Only drawback is that at 54L it is way too big for a frameless pack and I can’t roll the top down tight enough to keep it from shifting around even with straps sinched all the way. If you were to fill this all the way up it would be brutally uncomfortable without any frame stays. I don’t know why there isn’t a 40L version. (There is a 26L version I intend to get for a day pack or summer UL pack.) maybe if you are using a CCF sleep pad rolled up inside it would be just right, but at my age an inflatable mat is a must have. LOL. Highly recommend it and if they make a 40L version it would be perfect!

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MATTHEW ZEITS

Product torn after limited use.

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017

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Very light and holds all of my ultralight equipment. I haven't loaded more that 15lbs in this because I've been using it around scout camp and at overnighters with the scouts/webelos. It developed a 1.5" tear at the seam that connects the main body of the bag to the roll top enclosure. This is after 3 overnighters and occasional use during 1 week of summer camp, only carrying in and out equipment and then loading less than 5 lbs of equipment as a day bag for emergencies with the scouts. This is not a well built product since I've never used it in its original use case at capacity for a long duration and it has developed a tear. Would not recommend again. Yes I'm aware of the limitations of this bag and I baby it.

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Mark

Great Backpack!

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023

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I've now taken this backpack on two hiking trips to Big Bend National Park in Texas. Each time it was a 2 night/3 day trip covering approximately 13 miles up and down the mountain. I had this pack loaded at 34 pounds the first year and 32 pounds the second year which included about 15 pounds of water when the trip first kicked off. I'm sure that weight was much heavier than this pack was rated for and this pack performed great!! On a trip where weight is such a big factor, I could not be happier with how this pack has performed, even overstressing it compared to how it would normally be used. Highly recommend!

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