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The Blaze and the Crown have long been the key backpacking rucksacks in Granite Gear's range, their features are very similar so we explain the differences here so that you can make an informed choice.

With so many packs to choose from it can be hard to know where to start - here are a few pointers to help with your selection.Start with CapacityPin down the capacity you need by looking at your gear - if you have an old rucksack and you know its capacity then use this to guage what capacity you need. If it's for winter as well as summer use you'll need extra capacity for extra, bulkier gear - if …

Granite Gear: Crown2 vs BlazeHow do you decide between two award winning packs with seemingly similar stats?The Crown2 and the Blaze are both 60L multi-day backpacks and at first glance they appear to be the same. They have similar features and use similar materials so it can be a little confusing trying to work out which pack is best for you. However, once you can identify the differences they ap …

Carry Less. Do More.Engineered for endurance, performance and comfort. Montane's Rucksack range allows you to choose from a wide selection of lightweight backpacks, vest packs and waist packs designed for hiking, trail running, trekking and climbing. From your daily commute to long distance trail run, there's plenty of options from Montane to store and transport your kit safely.TrailblazerTrailbla …

The Best New Backpacking Rucksacks for 2019Here at Ultralight Outdoor Gear we have a huge range of excellent, and ultralight, backpacking rucksacks – but if you're wondering which ones are NEW for 2019 we’ve highlighted our favourites on this page:Jump to Granite GearJump to Gossamer GearJump to MontaneJump to OspreyGranite GearGranite Gear make superb backpacking rucksacks and have done for years …