Pa’lante Desert Pack
Specs
- Materials 210D UHMWPE gridstop, 400D ultraweave, UHMWPE grid mesh, spacer mesh, 10mm Evazote foam, aluminum g-hook, ladder lock buckles, tension lock, shock cord
- Webbing 40mm nylon hipbelt, 15mm webbing straps
- Type Rolltop cinch closure
- Sizes 2 torso sizes (17" and 19")
- Weight 19.2 oz. (17-inch size)
- Colors 4 (white, pine, lichen, and eggplant)
- Price $240
Pros
- Lightweight, yet sturdy
- Great stashable outside pockets, fit for up to 4 Smartwater bottles
- Extra stash pockets on front
- Can flex from beginner ultralight to standard backpacking adventures
- Impressive durability for the weight
Cons
- The outside pockets (made from an ultraweave material) show wear and tear prematurely and are harder to clean
- The shoulder strap can rub into armpits when larger items (like a phone) are placed in the chest pocket(s)
- No interior pockets
- Can't fit a bear canister
- Side cinch bands feel flimsy
