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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Travel Day Pack Review

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PostedMay 27, 2021 at 3:19 pm

I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen a packable day pack that packs that tiny. Opens up some interesting options for basecamping.

John S. BPL Member
PostedMay 29, 2021 at 3:27 am

I have one in the earlier fabric, but have not even used it ; ). For backpack summits I usually reach for the rei flash 18 because of its sternum strap and hip belt.

JCH BPL Member
PostedMay 29, 2021 at 7:02 am

I liked everything about the UltraSil Nano except the shoulder straps.  Just a flat, unpadded piece of silnylon that immediately folds and bunches and becomes a thin rope that cuts into your shoulders.

Admittedly, any padding in the straps would ruin the ability to pack as small, but as I find the pack unusable as is, I’d gladly trade for a slightly large compressed size.

PostedMay 29, 2021 at 10:18 am

I mostly fixed the bunching should strap issue with a minimalist sternum strap I added. The pack absolutely needs this mod.

Diane Pinkers BPL Member
PostedJun 7, 2021 at 6:31 am

I tried the Ultra Sil, and didn’t like it for the reasons mentioned.  I found this pack:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M

U9E1BB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_f abc_ZWQ3412MEGK9ZFEZ60B7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
<p style=”text-align: left;”>to be more usable, if heavier, and easier to pack in other luggage than the REI Flash 18. I’m using this as a day pack on trips where I am traveling for business, but sneaking in a day hike on local trails.</p>

Jon McConachie BPL Member
PostedJun 7, 2021 at 11:08 am

The 20L Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Travel Day Pack (no “nano”) at less than 3 oz is $10 more and is reported to be more comfortable with larger shoulder straps and fit larger humans better. Slightly heaver material as well.

Have not tried one yet.

PostedJun 7, 2021 at 3:05 pm

I was asked to post pics of my sternum strap mod. It uses a camera strap buckle and pulls on the inside edges of the shoulder straps, pulling them flatter and wider. It’s non-adjustable so I sized it before sewing on.

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