granite gear blaze 60 for women vs REI Flash 52 for women

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You can get the top for the blaze seems to be a thing for slack packing as it converts to fanny pack, good place for toiletries.
Thoughts ideas? The flash is on special for $99 but may be a slight bit small until all winter gear is gone.
2# 14 oz plus the top at 9 oz=3#8oz

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I own the Flash....it's served very well. I don't know what the cost of the other is, but for $99 I would grab a small lightweight daypack for slacking.