Shelly Smith
PR & Marketing Manager at Granite Gear
Granite Gear's New Shovel Point Daypack
Two Harbors, MN — June 11, 2019 — In Spring 2020, Granite Gear, Minnesota manufacturer of award-winning backpacks, portage packs and travel gear, will introduce three new daypacks that follow the brand’s design culture that is minimalist, yet highly functional. Applying their ...read more
Introducing the 2019 Granite Gear Grounds Keeper Team & Sponsors
Two Harbors, MN — March 15, 2019 — When trash is in our wild places, it’s every person’s responsibility – and the Granite Gear Grounds Keepers will lead the way! Staying true to its mission of bringing a diverse team committed to cleaning up our wild places, the Grounds Keepers ...read more
Granite Gear Blaze 60 Wins Editor's Choice Award
Two Harbors, MN — February 6, 2019 —Backpacker Magazine has awarded the all new Granite Gear Blaze 60 multi-day backpack the Editor’s Choice Gold award for 2019. The Editor’s Choice Gold Award, a first for Granite Gear, recognizes the Blaze 60’s update of Granite Gear’s original ...read more
Granite Gear Mourns the Passing of Former Partner Mike Cruikshank
Two Harbors, MN — October 3, 2018 —Granite Gear, Northern Minnesota-based backpack manufacturer, is saddened to announce the passing of former company partner Mike Cruikshank. With Cruikshank’s talents and determinations, the company was able to grow to become an international ...read more
Granite Gear Blaze 60 Backpack
Two Harbors, MN — July 9, 2018 - Granite Gear introduces the Blaze 60 multi-day hiking backpack, an update to their original, award-winning Blaze A.C. 60. Built to go the distance with comfort and durability, the Blaze 60 weighs only three pounds with a 50-pound load rating, ...read more
Granite Gear Promotes David Eisenberg to Creative Manager
Two Harbors, MN — June 22, 2018 — Backpack manufacturer Granite Gear has promoted David Eisenberg to Creative Manager. An asset to the design team since 2014, Eisenberg will use his acquired skills and knowledge to evolve the brand identity through the creative process. As a ...read more
Granite Gear Welcomes Benjamin Landry as Design & Development Manager
Granite Gear is thrilled to announce the hiring of Benjamin Landry as the company’s new Design & Development Manager. Joining the company with an impressive portfolio of industrial design experience in soft goods, Landry will spearhead the design team as they continue to refine ...read more