Granite Gear Virga3 26

The Granite Gear Virga3 26 is a frameless ultralight pack for day hikes or short trips, 26 litres at 570 g — around 21.9 g per litre. It is made from Robic nylon with a standard DWR coating, giving light rain and moisture resistance rather than full waterproofing, and the fabric holds up better to brush and rock contact than the thinnest ultralight materials. No hip belt is listed, only a chest strap, so all the weight rides on the shoulders — fine at the pack's recommended maximum load of 9 kg but noticeably less comfortable than a hip-belted pack as you approach that ceiling. Its listed intended use spans day hiking, multi-day trekking and thru-hiking/ultralight, which fits a pack this small mainly for hikers who keep a light base weight even on multi-day trips. For a straightforward day out or a fastpacking-style overnight with minimal gear, the low weight and simple design are an advantage; for anyone carrying a full multi-day food and shelter load, the lack of a hip belt will show up on the shoulders well before the 9 kg limit.