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Katabatic Gear's New Packs: Knik (14 oz.) & Onni (25 oz.)

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Jun 26, 2017 at 11:40 pm #3475652
Alex Wallace
BPL Member

@feetfirst
Locale: Sierra Nevada North
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<div>”We took the Knik (14 oz.) and Onni (25 oz.) on their final test trip last weekend. You’ll be able to get full specs and order through the website in a couple of weeks, but we are too excited to wait! We thought we’d share a few details, and a few photos.</div>
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- Ultralight framesheet or frameless.
- Hipbelt or no hipbelt.
- Ultralight and super durable fabric options.
- You will even have colors to choose from!”
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Jun 27, 2017 at 12:01 pm #3475754

Andy H
Spectator

@drewjamicks
Locale: Southwest

Hmm, in addition to their line of packs or are these replacing their current models? Love me some Helios 55, great pack.

Jun 27, 2017 at 12:57 pm #3475774

Alex Wallace
BPL Member

@feetfirst
Locale: Sierra Nevada North

My understanding is that they’re adding these to their current lineup. The Eos, Helios, and Artemis are here to stay.

Jun 27, 2017 at 2:33 pm #3475793

Eric Lundquist
BPL Member

@cobberman
Locale: Northern Colorado

I asked what the sizes were as they recently retired the 40L Helios. From Instagram, “…The frameless Knik will be about 40L. The Onni will be available in ~ 45L and 58L.”

Jun 27, 2017 at 7:29 pm #3475869

Jonathon Self
BPL Member

@neist
Locale: Oklahoma

As a recent convert of Katabatic Gear packs, this news pleases me. Would especially be interested in seeing further details of the Knik.

Jun 27, 2017 at 8:36 pm #3475892

John Vance
BPL Member

@servingko
Locale: Intermountain West

As a big fan of the quilts, I too am eager for more information on these.

Jun 27, 2017 at 9:24 pm #3475898

J-L
BPL Member

@johnnyh88

Both packs look/sound really interesting. I’ve greatly enjoyed my Artemis pack over the past two years, and would be happy if the Onni carries about as well but is lighter. Also curious about what fabrics they use.

Jul 22, 2017 at 12:40 pm #3480669

Chris Chandler
BPL Member

@chandler325i-2
Locale: lost angeles

reposted here instead:

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/new-packs-on-katabatic-gear-website/

Jul 22, 2017 at 12:59 pm #3480684

Eric Blumensaadt
BPL Member

@danepacker
Locale: Mojave Desert

Q. Pray tell, how will a wimpy frame sheet will transfer weight to your hips?

A. It won’t.

I have a Camelbak Commander 2,500 cu.in. hunting/backcountry skiing pack that came with only a bendy plastic frame sheet and cloth belt. I cut off the belt then bolted on a 1″ contoured aluminum bar frame onto the frame sheet. Next I added an REI Ridgeline padded waist belt behind the original lumbar pad. Now I have a pack that can truly transfer the load to my hips and legs. i.e a much more comfortable pack.

CAVEAT EMPTOR

Jul 22, 2017 at 7:56 pm #3480792

Randy Martin
BPL Member

@randalmartin
Locale: Colorado

@danepacker (Eric), the Onni does have a contoured aluminum stay.

Nov 27, 2018 at 1:40 am #3565985

Robert Alexander
BPL Member

@robmalexander
Locale: Atlanta

I searched recent threads and this is all I found. Any recent performance reports to share?

Nov 27, 2018 at 1:53 am #3565987

Matthew / BPL
Moderator

@matthewkphx

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/new-packs-on-katabatic-gear-website/ Has a little more information.

I didn’t care for the Knik. Pockets were too floppy and the waistbelt is set weirdly high on the pack.
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