Anyone have Granite Gear for sale ?

[desertgirl]

I am looking for Granite Gear Ozone pack .....short/regular. Cheapest I found so far is 189....
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[jim_the_hiker]

Here a jet stream 2200
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36109&item=5124085394&rd=1

[jim_the_hiker]

or a nimbus ozone
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36111&item=5125229057&rd=1

[Tom Treks]

Here's another link I stumbled upon poking around for other stuff:

G. G. Ozone $155 and free shipping.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/42/sale/Weekend-Packs-3000-4500-cu-in.html

Just a side note with the eBay stuff, there will be some hefty shipping added on by the seller. Usually including insurance.

[jim_the_hiker]

Thats true about ebay. Just like anything, buyer beware.

[HUM469]

If you are looking for it locally, have you tried the Arizona Hiking Shack? They had a lot of Granite Gear stuff last time I was there, and while they cannot beat the cheapest web sites, their prices are reasonable when you factor in shipping, you can try it right there, and take it home to hike today!
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[Cynhikr]

You might consider the G.G. Vapor Trail, as well... you give up only 200 ci. capacity over the Ozone.. but save a POUND on pack weight ( not to mention about $65.00) Either one will hold more than enough for a week-long backpack... I used my G.G. Vapor Trail for a 10-day'r this summer.....
Either way, please consider Mountains Plus http://www.mpgear.com/ for your gear. (They don't show Granite Gear on their site, but do carry it)
Erik runs a first-rate business and will meet/beat any price + offers free shipping... give them a call!

VAPOR TRAIL >> http://www.granitegear.com/products/backpacks/ultralight/vapor_trail/index.shtml

OZONE >> http://www.granitegear.com/products/backpacks/ultralight/nimbus_ozone/index.shtml

If the "bladder holder" is a big deal to you, be certain to get the 2004 Ozone
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a review that I found concerning size/fit .....

"KP
Granite Gear Ozone Nimbus (regular torso)
I bought this pack so I could shave a pound or so off my current pack. This meant dropping some volume (down from 4500). Amazingly I find this pack to hold pretty much all the usual climbing gear with ease. Ice axe, crampons, rope, etc. There is room for the tent and the rest of it too. I credit that to the well designed cinch straps on the outside of the pack and the generous extension collar at the top of the pack. You can overstuff this pack easily and still maintain a stable load.
The fit: I'm 5'1" and the regular size pack fits me very well. Carrying 32 pounds was a breeze and felt light. The pack shipped without any options on the shoulder and waist straps, but a quick phone call to Granite gear took care of that. They shipped me the correct sizes UPS second day air so I could go on my trip. That is customer service!Ease of use: Easy. Top loading so harder to get to stuff but that is a given for the lightweight design. I have to gripe that they don't allow for a hydration bladder. To keep it lightweight they probably nixed the hydration sleeve since not everyone uses a bladder. However it would have been nice to have a grommet or something to allow the hydration tubing to exit. Plus a lightweight clip or something on the inside of the pack frame to hang a bladder from would be nice too.That said I love this pack and would recommend it highly. I would buy it again, epsecially if they made slight changes to accomodate hydration bladder
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