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Zpacks Dyneema X 26 initial impressions

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PostedMar 12, 2015 at 7:47 pm

Hello BPL’ers,

(Edited the initial post because Kelly sent me a link that I had no idea existed. Member Will Rietveld posted an excellent review of the pack several years ago. I think Zpacks in now working on a Dyneema design that is different from this pack).

Here are the specs:
The volume is between 40-45 liters, though it may be slightly larger. Torso length is 20.5 inches, which is my exact measurement. Extras include mesh top side pocket, middle side straps, two 20” carbon fiber stays, and Dyneema sleeping pad sleeves. I cut an old Ridgerest pad to fit the pad sleeves. Total weight with options comes to 16.1 ounces (This does not include the Ridgerest pad).

I loaded the pack with 10 pounds and it carried comfortable and fit just right. My intended uses for this pack are daytrips and 2-4 day SUL trips. I will have my first chance to use it on trail this weekend. Anyway feel free to ask questions.

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PostedMar 12, 2015 at 7:59 pm

Kelly,

Thanks for posting this link. I had no idea Zpacks ever made a Dyneema pack before. That's definitely the pack. I will have to read this review when I get a chance.

I thought Dyneema was new territory for them, and obviously I was wrong.

PostedMar 12, 2015 at 9:51 pm

J,

Yeah, the Dyneema is "new" to the ArcBlast line,but even though that X26 is no longer made, it IS good for folks here to realise that Zpacks has built high quality Dyneema packs before.The Cuben Zpacks stuff has made such a splash lately, many folks only think.of Cuben when Zpacks is mentioned.

Your X26 review brings a timely perspective to Zpacks' mgf capabilities with the new Dyneema Arc blast versions just now coming online ;)

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