Gallery with more photos: https://imgur.com/a/ZAxcaeo

This pack has been used on a single 2-week backpack trip and a couple short test hikes. The shoulder straps and hip belt were used on a different pack and have seen about 3 weeks of use total. With the exception of a small superficial cut on the hip belt spacer mesh (see photo) the pack doesn’t have any significant wear. It performed flawlessly on the 2 week trip. I’ve found it to be extremely comfortable and hauls weight like a champ. It’s ideally set up for packrafting with a large left side pocket that swallows a 4-piece packraft paddle with ease. If you like to have your pack on your bow, the frame, hip belt, shoulder straps, and compression straps can be stripped leaving a simple bag to strap on.

I’ve built 9 packs for the Seek Outside frame. About halfway through this process, I narrowed the frame by cutting 2” off the bottom width. I much prefer this as it allows the hip belt attachment spacing to be a bit narrower, allowing better wrap of the belt. It also makes the pack a bit narrower overall. The suspension is much simpler than an SO pack allowing for a lighter construction. There is no padding in the back panel, which saves weight but requires a bit of careful packing.

Shoulder straps are attached 19.5” from the bottom of the hip belt. I have a ~19” torso and this is perfect for me. I think it would fit an 18-20” torso. The belt is 30” long and the photo shows it cinched around my 36” waist. I think it would fit down to a 33” waist and up to a 38-40” waist. I prefer the double buckle as it really provides even tension through the hip belt, but will include a 2” quad pull buckle if you like.

I am an amateur MYOG enthusiast that occasionally sells packs to fund the next project. I use an industrial sewing machine with heavy-duty, bonded poly V69 tex 70 thread. I am not a pro but I’ve used my packs enough to feel good about the construction. If something fails due to my workmanship, I’ll make it right up to and including a refund. The cost of the pack just covers materials and the SO frame. MYOG is an expensive hobby!

Features:

  • 2lbs 12oz with all components.
  • Approximately 90L. Photos show pack full with three rolls of the top.
  • Top circumference: 47”, bottom: 41”, unrolled height: 42”.
  • Built on a 24” Seek Outside frame cut 2” narrower. Frame is new.
  • Pack body is Ultra 400, with Robic 420d frame interface and Venom (with UHMWPE) UL stretch
  • mesh front pocket. All pack seams bound with 1” grosgrain. High stress points in the back panel are reinforced with insignia tape backer on the inside.
  • Roll top has plastic stiffener.
  • Side pockets are Ultra 400, both have replaceable bungee cords. Right side is user-accessible and holds a 32oz and 48oz nalgene with room to spare. Left side is taller for carrying a packraft paddle or a tent.
  • Shoulder straps are Robic 420d, 1/8” spacer mesh, 3/8” genuine Evazote foam, Venom UL stretch mesh pockets, removable with aluminum hardware attachment to pack.
  • Conical hip belt is Robic 420d, 1/8” spacer mesh, 1/2”+ Evazote foam, stainless steel frame attachment grommets. Dual 1” hip belt buckles or single 2” quad pull buckle.
  • Four side compression straps and single over the top strap, all removable with ghost hook buckles.
  • Four front compression attachment points. I use these to strap a PFD to the front when packrafting.

Asking $300 shipped to the U.S. Payment via PayPal, I’ll cover G&S fees.