Micro-Backpack Folds Up, Fits in Pocket
June 13, 2012, 1:30 pm / Categories: Packs
Weighing in at just 3 ounces — but touted to be able to carry more than 30 pounds — the just-announced PackBack from Trek Light Gear is a featherweight of a day pack with hidden strength.
Like the company’s hammocks and other bag products, the PackBack is made of a parachute nylon that’s strong and resistant to mildew and rot. It stuffs into a pouch about the size of a wallet and easily slips into the pocket of your blue jeans.
When unpacked, the stuff sack hangs inside the pack and doubles as a container for valuables such as a cell phone or keys.
Make no mistake, this is a no-frills backpack. It is broken into a main interior compartment and a second smaller compartment that is accessible from outside just behind the wearer’s back.
Like similar models we’ve reviewed over the years (see “Micro Waterproof Pack”), the PackBack is noteworthy mainly for its packability. This is a nice product to have “just in case” during travel or a bike trip, as examples, if you suddenly need capacity to carry a few items on your back.
There is no panel or “support” in the pack, making it uncomfortable if loaded wrong. The shoulder straps are a thin material but just wide enough to spread out the load up to the aforementioned 30 pounds, though that’s a lug.
Unveiled at the Teva Mountain Games earlier this month, the pack created a buzz and promptly sold out at Treklightgear.com. It got my attention on the streets at the Games in Vail Village because of its minimalist design and simple functionality.
For now, the PackBack, which retails at $26.95, is not available. Check back later this summer, if you’re looking for a tiny backpack that stores away literally in a pocket when not in use.
—Contributing writer Sean McCoy is based in Denver.
Shop the GearJunkie Store
Hey Gear Junkies –
Trek Light Gear here! As soon as this post went live we started getting lots of questions about the availability, pre-orders, etc. and we’re working on putting something together for you.
In the meantime I highly suggest joining our mailing list (we’re extremely quiet in your inbox unless we’ve got something awesome to share) and following us on Facebook/Twitter. We’ll be posting on all those channels as soon as we have info about having the PackBacks in stock or being able to take pre-orders. We expect to have another very limited quantity available within the next week or two and then a much larger quantity by mid-Summer.
Many thanks to Gear Junkie for the post, as a business owner it always means so much more to get mentioned in something that you’re a huge personal fan of. If there’s anything I can help with in regards to the PackBack, our hammocks, or anything at all – just let me know.
—
Seth Haber
Trek Light Gear | Founder, CEO
www.TrekLightGear.com
TLG on Facebook
Good day,
I saw the product (PackBack) on the website and was greatly impressed. I am from Lagos Nigeria and strongly believe the product will have an impact on the Nigerian society.
I will want to know if there is a working arrangement with any Nigerian company as I would want to work with your company as regards making the product a success in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
Thank you very much, I’ll look forward to hearing from you soon.
Related Content
@TheGearJunkie - / GearJunkie.com is regarded as a top source for product reviews and news in the outdoors world.
- Weekly E-Newsletter
Sign up for our e-news for a weekly update on new gear, adventure travel, and prize giveaways.
- Latest Articles
- $15k Prize Pot brings Olympians, National Champs to Mountain Games MTB
- 100+ Years as 'Adventure Equipment' (yes, the Thermos)
- Shoelace of the Future? Tour of Boa Technology in Denver
- 100 Miles of Twisting, Climbing, Gravel Road Biking at Almanzo Race
- Hot or Cold? Thermos 'Travel Tumbler' Test
- Video: 'Gear Junkie Challenge" Urban Adventure Race
- Winners! 'Ragnar Trail' Sweepstakes with Salomon
- 'Pro-Level' Air Attack Helmet Put to Test
- Stomping Grounds: Photo Shoot and Shoe Test in 'Urban Outdoors'
- 'Golden Axe' award at GoPro Mountain Games
- Popular Articles
- 100 miles of twisting, climbing, gravel road bike racing at the Almanzo 100
- Shoelace of the Future? Tour of Boa Technology in Denver
- You’re Grounded! “Minimalist Earthing Sandals” Provide Electrical Link To Planet
- 100 Miles of Twisting, Climbing, Gravel Road Biking at Almanzo Race
- Hot or Cold? Thermos 'Travel Tumbler' Test
- World's 10 Most Dangerous Mountains
- Survival Gear: 10 Items To Survive
- Workout Wear
- 'Fat Bike' Trend: Overrated or For Real?
- Camping Gear Reviews | Gear Reviews
- 'Pro-Level' Air Attack Helmet Put to Test
- Climber makes couch out of old rope (and 9 other odd uses)
- Fat Bike trend Dead? Walmart sells 'Beast' bike for $199
- Chimney Stove: Boil Water with Sticks and Grass
- First Look: Suunto 'Ambit 2' for multisport market
- 10 Rules: Running with your Dog
- 50 Miles in Flip-Flops? Luna sells sandals to ultra-running market
- SylvanSport GO Camper Trailer Review
- Call from Anywhere. SPOT launches Satellite Phone for Outdoors
- Olympians, National Champs, Rising Stars at Mountain Games MTB
- Friends of Gear Junkie
- Monopoint Media
- The Goat
- Alpinist
- Adventure Blog
- YogaSlackers
- Checkpoint Tracker
- Outdoorzy
- Get Outdoors
- Gear Flogger
- Feed The Habit
- Gear.com
- Adventure Journal
- SuperTopo
- Trailspace
- Outside Online
- iRunFar.com
- UpADowna
- About Adventure Travel
- Cold Splinters
- UpNorthica
- Sender Films
- Venture There
- Wend Magazine
- No Boundaries
- Breathe Magazine
- Elevation Outdoors
- Rock and Ice Magazine
- Trail Runner Magazine
- REI Blog
How does that compare to the Sea to summit daypack that is pretty much identical? http://www.seatosummit.com/products/display/86