• Comfort
    7.0
  • Volume & Organization
    7.0
  • Weight
    9.0
  • Durability
    7.0

  • Weight: 1 lb., 14.3 oz. (medium)
  • Volume: 61L total – 46 L internal, 15L external (medium)
  • Material: Ultra 200X with a heavy-duty polyester knit mesh
  • Outside storage: Two zippered hip belt pockets, two cinchable shoulder strap pockets, two side water bottle pockets, one front stash pocket
  • Hip belt: Fully integrated with pockets
  • Frame type: Removable aluminum stay connected to hip belt and load lifters
  • Sizing: Small, medium, and large
  • Bear can fit: BV450 and smaller fit inside horizontally, or can be V-strapped on top

Pros

  • Impressive load carrying for the UL pack weight
  • Ultra 200X material is supremely tough, while still being light
  • Cottage industry attention to detail and frequent design updates driven by feedback
  • Easy-to-access shoulder strap pockets

Cons

  • Not the lightest UL pack out there, and 55 L is a lot for some summer load-outs
  • No stretch bottom pocket for snacks
  • Availability can sometimes be tough

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