Granite 22 vs Granite Tour 32: Which Daypack Fits Your Mission?

Quick answer

Choose the Granite 22 for fast, light alpine scrambles and single-day objectives where every ounce counts; pick the Granite Tour 32 when you need extra capacity, a roll-top closure, and Cordura® durability for ski touring or all-day missions with technical gear.

Capacity and closure: 22L vs 32L

The Granite 22 holds 22 liters and uses a traditional top-loading design—ideal when you know exactly what you’re bringing. The Granite Tour 32 bumps capacity to 32 liters with a roll-top closure that adapts to changing loads, making it easier to stash an extra layer or ski straps without fighting a fixed lid.

If you often carry a helmet, avalanche safety kit, or camera gear on top of essentials, the extra 10 liters and flexible closure of the Granite Tour 32 give you room to adjust. For minimalists who pack only water, snacks, and a shell, the Granite 22 is lighter and less bulky.

Build and terrain toughness

The Granite Tour 32 is built from Oxford Cordura® fabric with exceptional tear, abrasion, and cut resistance—designed to shrug off contact with ski edges, rock, and crampons. The Granite 22 uses recycled 210D HT Nylon Robic® X Grid with UHMWPE reinforcement, which is very tough for its weight but not as dense as the Cordura® used in the Tour 32.

If your daypack will regularly scrape against granite slabs or carry sharp metal gear, the Granite Tour 32’s fabric is the safer bet. For hiking trails, bushwhacking, or approach walks where weight matters more than ultimate abrasion resistance, the Granite 22’s construction is more than adequate.

Weight and carry style

The Granite 22 is purpose-built for fast-and-light missions—its lighter fabric and simpler design keep your base weight down so you can move quicker on technical approaches and scrambles. The Granite Tour 32, while still packable, carries more material and features (like the roll-top and reinforced panels) that add a bit of heft.

Neither pack has published weight figures in the supplied catalog, but the material choices hint at the trade-off: the Granite 22 prioritizes speed, the Granite Tour 32 prioritizes durability and capacity. Think about whether you’d rather save ounces or have a pack that can handle repeated abuse.

Trade-offs at a glance

• Capacity vs weight: Granite Tour 32 gives you 32L and a roll-top for flexible packing; Granite 22 saves weight with a fixed 22L design. Choose capacity if you carry extra gear; choose weight if you want to move fast.
• Durability vs lightness: Granite Tour 32 uses heavy-duty Cordura® for maximum abrasion resistance; Granite 22 uses lighter Robic® Nylon that’s still tough but not as cut-resistant. Pick the Tour 32 for ski touring and technical terrain; the 22 for hiking and approaches.
• Closure system: Roll-top on the Tour 32 adapts to uneven loads and lets you stash gear quickly; fixed top-load on the 22 is simpler and lighter. If you frequently change what you carry mid-trip, the roll-top is more convenient.

Product facts

• Granite Tour 32 Backpack: Granite Tour 32: 32L roll-top closure, Oxford Cordura® fabric with exceptional tear/abrasion/cut resistance. You can expand or compress the pack for varying loads and trust it against sharp ski edges and alpine rock.

  

• Granite 22 Backpack: Granite 22: 22L fixed top load, recycled 210D HT Nylon Robic® X Grid with UHMWPE reinforcement. It’s light enough for fast alpine scrambles yet still tough enough for rugged terrain, making it a versatile daypack for single-day objectives.

  

Which pack fits your mission?

Best for

• Ski tourers and mountaineers who need extra capacity and Cordura® durability for technical gear and sharp edges.
• All-day missions where gear volume changes and a roll-top closure adds flexibility.

Not for

• Ultralight hikers who prioritize minimal weight and simple organization over extra capacity and heavy-duty fabric.