Custom R2 Lightweight Backpack, About 60L, 1.3 lb, 20.5” Torso

This pack is the result of a project I did when I was the backpack editor for Backpacking Light Magazine. I worked with R2 Packs to create “my perfect backpack” and documented the experience in this article. Read the article to get much more detail on the pack.

Note that the pack was targeted to have a capacity of 3200 cubic inches (52 liters) including all the pockets, but I would estimate it is about 60L. The framesheet was added later and is not mentioned in the article.

Pack will carry loads up to about 35 pounds in its present configuration. If you want to create a custom curvature for your back, I suggest you add some aluminum stays to the framesheet, as described in this article.

Description:

  • Manufacturer: R2 Packs (one of a kind custom backpack)
  • Weight is 21.25 oz/1.3 lb
  • Dimension Polyant X-Pac TX-2 fabric throughout
  • Approximately 60L total volume (including all pockets)
  • 20.5 inch torso length
  • Removable corrugated plastic framesheet
  • Hipbelt adjusts from 28-50 inches
  • 18 inch high pocket on each side with #3 watertight zipper
  • Front kangaroo pocket with mesh side and bottom bellows
  • Front zippered pocket on top of kangaroo pocket, with #3 watertight zipper
  • Fixed 6-inch high top pocket with #3 watertight zipper on the head side
  • Drawcord closure with top strap and two connecting straps to the top pocket
  • 3D mesh hipbelt wings with oversized pockets, #3 watertight zippers
  • 3-inch wide padded shoulder straps with 3D mesh inside face
  • Water bottle bungee cord attachment on left shoulder strap
  • 7” x 6” removable sternum strap pocket with watertight zipper
  • Pack interior is not seam taped as discussed in the article.

Pack is lightly used and in like-new condition.

The estimated cost to make this pack was $338, sell for $125 plus shipping.

Payment by PayPal friends and family option, or if you prefer regular PP add $6.47 to cover PP fees.