Nimbus Meridian Ki$269.95
Women's Specific

The missing link in our Nimbus lineup! The Nimbus Meridian Ki is a top loader with a floating lid/fanny pack and a single vertical zipper front access panel. It was specifically designed to withstand the rigors of the 10,000 miles of hiking our extreme pack tester Justin Lichter endured in 2006. "Trauma", as he is known as on the trail, started November 3rd 2005 and completed over 10,000 miles 356 days later (yes 356 days). We utilized the newly released RiRi water resistant tooth zippers for the fanny pack lid and the front access panel because they offer superior durability and water resistance to any other zipper we have seen. Reflective material on the daisy chains and on the shoulder straps insured Trauma would be seen when road hiking at night, they also make it easier to locate the pack in the dark. For slack packing strip off the lid and use it as a fanny pack. Built with the same frame and harness as our award winning Nimbus Ozone the Meridian pack offers the rare combination of durability, convenience, versatility, and comfort in an ultralight trail pack

Use

Ultralight Backpacking

Specifications

Torso Sizes: short | regular
Weight: 1.6kg | 3lbs 8oz
Capacity: 60 liters | 3800 cubic inches
Suspension: Topoflex Internal Frame
Load Capacity: 40lbs | 18kg

 

Materials

70D Ripstop Body
210D Nylon Cordura Reinforcements & lid
Stretch Woven Pockets

 

Features

• hyrdation compatible
• hip pack lid
• interchangeable belt
• interchangeable shoulder strap
• torso length adjustability on framsheet
• reflective material on shoulder straps and pack body

Meridian Pack Style

A Meridian style pack body has it all; a top loader with a floating lid/fanny pack and a single vertical zipper front access panel that allows for quick access to items at the bottom of your pack. The original concept of this pack was to make it last for Trauma’s 10,000 mile trek, so it is bombproof. We utilized the newly released RiRi water-resistant tooth zippers because they offer superior durability and water resistance to any other zipper we’ve seen. Reflective material on the daisy chains and on the shoulder straps ensured that Trauma was seen when road hiking at night.

 

What torso length should I get?

To find your torso length, measure the distance between your seventh cervical vertebra and the shelf of your hipbones. Do this by standing up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Tilt your head forward and place your hands on your hips, thumbs to the back. With a flexible tape, have someone measure from the most prominent vertebra at the base of your neck to an imaginary line drawn between your thumbs. This will be your torso length.

 

Nimbus & Stratus
Short Torso 14” to 18”
Regular Torso 18” to 22”

NOTE: Each framesheet has fine adjustment settings spaced in one inch increments to further fine-tune your fit. If you are an 18” torso try the short torso first.

What size hipbelt?

Our Ultralight Pack Belt is standard equipment on all of our Ultralight Packs (except Virga) and all packs with the Vapor Suspension. This belt is a “soft” belt. It has no plastic exoskeleton like our other belts. It is lighter and more comfortable when carrying smaller loads of 40 pounds or less. Although it is our simplest interchangeable belt, it still boasts the Pivot Point connection (except on Vapor Suspension Packs), hip stabilizers, dual density foam and a stretch woven fabric. ( Not Available in XL Size)

Hip Belt Sizing
Small	26"-30"
Medium	30"-34"
Large	34"-38"
Women's belts are sculpted to fit the increased angle of women's hips

 

What size shoulder strap?

For a truly custom fit on our Stratus and Nimbus packs you can swap out shoulder straps. To find the ideal shoulder strap size, measure your chest. Our shoulder straps fit both men and women well.

Shoulder Strap Sizing
Small	26"- 34"
Medium	34"- 40"
Large	40"- 46"
XLarge	46"- 52"

CARRY ON

 

From day hikes in canyon country to soggy treks in the Cascades to dusty runs in New Mexico, more than a dozen testers carried loads big and small-and everything in between-to find the best packs of the year. In every category, we discovered daypacks and overnighters that strike a near perfect balance between weight and performance: No pack that made the final cut weighs more than 4.5 pounds, yet none requires TLC when the going gets rough. Exhibit A: Gear of the Year winner Granite Gear Nimbus Meridian, which is as comfortable as it is tough.
By Dennis Lewon
and Justin Nyberg

 

1. Comfort: Go ahead, try and overload it. On treks in New Mexico's Pecos Wilderness and even ski touring in the Tetons, testers were unanimous: The Meridian carries like a champ. Credit the firm yet flexy composite framesheet that moves with your body, dual density foam in the hipbelt that cushions luxuriously, and a precision fit (both torso-size and interchangeable suspension parts) that you can dial in with a few turns of a screwdriver.

 

2. Versatility: It's light enough to use as a weekend pack yet big enough for a week's worth of supplies-and you won't feel you're compromising in either case. How? An array of compression straps means you can under-and overload to your heart's content, a panel zip allows instant rummaging in the main compartment, and the top lid converts to a lumbar pack for basecamp duty. Stretchy side pockets will accommodate a small sleeping pad.

 

3. Durability: The Meridian may weigh less than four pounds, but there's nothing gossamer about the construction. There's no easily abraded mesh to be found, and its big-toothed, water resistant zippers are sturdy and easy to operate. Siliconized ripstop nylon shaves ounces and makes the pack extremely weather-resistant-while a few key high-stress areas, like the bottom and compression panels, are made with tough 210-denier Cordura.

"Buyers Guide" Outside Magazine Summer 2007: 99

 

"Top lightweight "

 

"A super-sweet lightweight pack," raved our map editor after repeat trips into Colorado's Never Summer Wilderness. Despite its minimalist look, this durable midsize handles 45-pound loads. "The hipbelt and framesheet are a lot more supportive than most packs in this category," he wrote, "so don't be afraid to carry 5 days' worth of food and gear." The shoulder straps bolt individually to a series of holes in the full length molded framesheet, offering a good 3 inches of torso adjustment in each size. That gives the Nimbus excellent stability and channels weight right to the hips, where you want it; the system also permits plentiful (though slow) adjustments for torso length and shoulder width. The removable top pocket comes with a preattached hipbelt for dayhiking. A heavy-duty vertical zipper accesses the main packbag. You can cinch loads down tightly, or lash on extras with compression straps located on both sides and the front of the packbag. Two deep, stretchy bottle pockets keep trail necessities secure and handy; we stashed our water in the internal hydration pocket.

"Gear Guide 2007" Backpacker Magazine March 2007: 31,36