Granite Gear Blaze 60 (2025) Review: Still the Best Thru-Hiking Pack?

Today I’m reviewing the 2025 Granite Gear Blaze 60 backpack — one of the most popular ultralight packs among long-distance hikers. I’ll break down everything you need to know about its comfort, suspension, features, pros, cons, and real-world performance. Whether you’re planning a thru-hike or just looking for one pack to rule them all, this video will help you decide if the Blaze 60 is worth it. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Overview 3:20 - Ventilation, fit, and sizing 10:20 - Pockets and cool features 15:16 - Hip Belt 17:50 - The Lid 21:22 - Pros of the backpack 23:40 - Cons of the backpack GRANITE GEAR BAG HERE!!! https://amzn.to/3YCBfOy HOW TO FIT YOUR BACKPACK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUbZAculiGI GET COACHING HERE: https://outdoorparadise.org/coaching-backpacking/ ALL MY OTHER FAVORITE GEAR AND LINKS: https://linktr.ee/backpackerluke #GraniteGearBlaze60 #BackpackingPack #UltralightGear #ThruHiking #GearReview Join this channel to support me: Small perks but mostly just to support the channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS8qLJSfWJ5oLdYp6jFKDSw/join (Disclosure: These are affiliate links & help support the channel. When you make purchases through these links I may earn a commission.)