Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian

**Chaco Taco** · 04-14-2009, 10:09

Wow what can I say about this pack. It is the best pack I have found for my build. I have longer torso than normal and it fits like a glove. So you can take the top off and it basically looks like the Vapor Trail. I lay my platy on top for easy access and its awesome. The side pouches for water bottles is used for rain pants, rain cover, headlamp and essential emergency stuff. My Zlite strap to the outside perfectly. My base weight is at about 14 pounds. There is so much space in tis pack so I pack really lightly and let my stuff spread out so the weight is even. I reccomend the Nimbus Meridian to anyone. The frame is really comfortable and the straps are interchangable as well as the waist belt. Dont think Ill ever hike with anything else.

**FamilyGuy** · 04-14-2009, 11:46

Best 62L framed pack available in my opinion.

**Chaco Taco** · 04-14-2009, 11:50

I agree. Its so versatile. I like the fact that I have reduced my pack load down and can pack it so loosely. My fiancee picked it up last hike and thought I was less than she was and i was carrying the whole tent!

I love being lightweight! Now if I could just drop weight from my belly!

**peanuts** · 04-14-2009, 12:13

i too, became the proud owner of a nimbus meridian, i can't wait till i get it on the trail....

**coldspring** · 04-14-2009, 13:03

How much does that top lid weigh? I had my eye on a Meridian Vapor, and was wondering how light it would be w/o a lid.

**FamilyGuy** · 04-14-2009, 16:23

The top lid on the Meridian weighs 7.7 oz.

**sheepdog** · 04-14-2009, 16:30

Originally Posted by Chaco Taco

! Now if I could just drop weight from my belly!

That is your counter balance. Some things should not be messed with.

**WILLIAM HAYES** · 04-14-2009, 19:58

have one and it is without questiion the best pack I have ever owned in terms of weight comfort and features

**rpenczek** · 04-15-2009, 09:25

I changed from a Gregory Whitney to a Nimbus Meridian and have never looked back. I made one modification to the suspension. I had GG put on a large hip belt from the light series pack (it has an exoslkeleton) so I had just a little more support. The additional cost was $12 bucks and IMHO a good choice for me.

This pack rides well, is light and well built. The only thing I would like to see changed is the strechy pockets on the side to be made a little bigger, so when the pack is full its not so hard to get water bottles in the strechy pockets.

**BigFoot2002** · 04-15-2009, 19:17

I had them put the (plastic covered) hipbelt upgrade on my Nimbous Ozone. I've carried around 40 pounds in this pack with no problem.

My warm weather pack is a vapor trail 20 - 25 pound loads, no problem.

**Chaco Taco** · 05-04-2009, 00:10

Was out last week and ran into a guy that was equally as happy as I was with the GG pack. Cant wait to get some better shoulder straps though at Traildays. I love this pack!!

**gohawks** · 05-19-2009, 19:58

I've been all over the place w/ packs. Gregory Z55 (liked it, just couldn't get a perfect fit). Nimbus Ozone (VERY comfy, not enough organization for me). REI Flash 65 (love it, but belly too big for my torso made fitment impossible).

FamilyGuy talked me into the Nimbus Meridian. Campsaver had it for $189. I had Moosejaw price match because when you do that you get a boatload of reward points, enough to score an Outdoor Research booney for me after a couple of other tricks.

It was shipped directly from Granite Gear 2nd day air. They changed out all the straps and belts to my size. I also noticed that I got the new heavier silnylon. Heavier I know but I like the feel of it better for me.

It is not a 2009 model however as the compression straps don't have the option of being routed either through or on top of the pockets. I was told this was new in 2009. No biggie. I am happy about the new fabric though.

Now. How they heck does that lid work as a fanny pack?

**FamilyGuy** · 05-19-2009, 21:27

Originally Posted by gohawks

I've been all over the place w/ packs. Gregory Z55 (liked it, just couldn't get a perfect fit). Nimbus Ozone (VERY comfy, not enough organization for me). REI Flash 65 (love it, but belly too big for my torso made fitment impossible).

FamilyGuy talked me into the Nimbus Meridian. Campsaver had it for $189. I had Moosejaw price match because when you do that you get a boatload of reward points, enough to score an Outdoor Research booney for me after a couple of other tricks.

It was shipped directly from Granite Gear 2nd day air. They changed out all the straps and belts to my size. I also noticed that I got the new heavier silnylon. Heavier I know but I like the feel of it better for me.

It is not a 2009 model however as the compression straps don't have the option of being routed either through or on top of the pockets. I was told this was new in 2009. No biggie. I am happy about the new fabric though.

Now. How they heck does that lid work as a fanny pack?

It comes off pretty easily and you can save 8oz if you leave it at home (should you not need it). There are four straps - two in the front, two in the back. Just thread them out of the buckles and voila.

More importantly - how does it fit???

**gohawks** · 05-19-2009, 23:25

Originally Posted by FamilyGuy

It comes off pretty easily and you can save 8oz if you leave it at home (should you not need it). There are four straps - two in the front, two in the back. Just thread them out of the buckles and voila.

More importantly - how does it fit???

While adjusting the torso size I had to take of the lid an figured out where the belt was. Pretty cool.

Fit is great. I liked how the Ozone carried. I just hated that extension collar. I needed another pocket as well. I didn't care for "the lid" that I had with the ozone. It just seemed out of place and not much room.

I like the feel of the heavier fabric (I know its heavier

).

Hopefully I solved the pack dilemma for awhile and just be happy and USE the dang thing.

Now maybe I can obsess about my shelter.

Thanks.

**Hotrod** · 05-22-2009, 11:49

I haven't seen either up close. How does the suspension for the Nimbus Meridian compare with the Vapor Trail?

**FamilyGuy** · 05-22-2009, 19:12

Originally Posted by Hotrod

I haven't seen either up close. How does the suspension for the Nimbus Meridian compare with the Vapor Trail?

It is much stiffer but yet has horizontal flex. It is also completely adjustable - the shoulder harness can be adjusted from 18-22" torsos for the Regular size model (the shoulder harness can also be swapped out for smaller or larger and the hipbelt as well). The shoulder harness pivots to match the width of your shoulders and as well, the belt pivots to match walking stride.

**STICK** · 06-27-2009, 10:34

My gf just got the Nimbus Meridian Ki as her first pack! We love that we got all the right sizes for shoulder straps and hip belts and in a womens! GG seems to really make great packs, I want to get the NM for myself as well!!

**STICK** · 08-20-2009, 18:06

Did anyone happen to pick up one of the Nimbus Meridians from REI just recently with thier sale? They were going for $95! I missed out because I didnt have the money!! That probably wont happen again for a long time!

**STICK** · 08-20-2009, 18:07

They still have them for $159 at the rei outlet!

**FamilyGuy** · 08-20-2009, 22:16

$179 at Sierra Trading Post plus another 20% off.

These are the 2008 models. The 2009 has been upgraded.....

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