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tg
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Sadly GG is no longer going to be making their Solo expedition pack which is an internal frame portage pack with a capacity of ~4000 cubic inches-perfect for the lightweight camper/paddler or solo paddler with limited space 'tween the gunwales. I have used a GG Quetico (the larger 5000 cube pack) for the last 5 years and love it! I bought my girlfriend a Solo for its smaller size and weight. She has used it on a couple trips and I borrowed it for a short solo a couple weeks ago. I bought her the short torso which doesn't fit me (think 6'3" jason bourne) very well (can you say hip belt just below the nipples) but it still worked well for me. I was looking to get one in the taller framesheet for myself for my new wildfire which is too narrow for wider portage packs but my search was coming up empty. UNTIL I checked with my friends at Northwest Canoe. The guys at NWC love boats and are THE authority on boat repairs, maintenance and canoe building. They also carry some fine gear for outfitting your trips including blue barrel harnesses, Bourquin portage pads and Granite Gear portage packs. Northwest bought out all of Granite Gear's remaining inventory and is selling the Solo's at a heavily discounted price of $129.95 (instead of $189) Apparently GG wasn't selling many of the Solos so they have discontinued production which surprises me as it seems like a great pack to me. If you are in the market for a smaller pack I would encourage you to call the guys or order online from NWC. Sounds like I am schilling for them but I have no vested interest in their business. Just a couple good knowledgeable guys who sponsor our site!
Its a good time to buy a portage pack between this deal and the CCS 30th anniversary sale!
Northwest Canoe GG Solo pack deal
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Jackfish
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ighwoman47: "I am actively looking to purchase a Granite Gear Solo pack if there is anyone out there who has one they are willing to part with. I will make it worth your while to respond" ighwoman47... please repost your request in the Items For Sale and Wanted forum. Thanks. :)
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ighwoman47
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I am actively looking to purchase a Granite Gear Solo pack if there is anyone out there who has one they are willing to part with. I will make it worth your while to respond
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tg
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quote talusman: "I've been using this pack for the last couple of years and I love it. But seeing the amount of gear most people bring in I'm not surprised that it is not a popular pack." word
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talusman
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I've been using this pack for the last couple of years and I love it. But seeing the amount of gear most people bring in I'm not surprised that it is not a popular pack.
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