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Nashville Cutaway Backpack
The Cutaway is a very unique backpack in that all external pockets are accessible while wearing the pack, and it offers customizable shoulder strap styles – a feature not usually…
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Dandee The Standard Backpack
We really like the giant front pocket on the Dandee Standard. Bottom stash pocket and a minimalist design make this frameless pack a classic thru-hiking tool.
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Nunatak Bears Ears Backpack
The only pack we know of that’s built from the ground-up with carrying a bear canister in mind. The heavy canister is carried at the bottom of the pack, which…
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Mountainsmith Zerk Backpack
The Zerk is purpose-built for optimizing access to gear while wearing the pack. It offers one of the most unique shoulder, hip belt, and side pocket configurations of any pack…
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Osprey Exos Backpack
The Exos line of packs is one of the most popular on the market for those who want to try shaving some weight from their pack, but don’t want to…
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Osprey Levity Backpack
The Levity is Osprey’s entry into men’s ultralight packs. It retains a similar suspension as popular (and slightly heavier) Exos series, but uses a simpler design with lighter fabrics. If…
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ULA Ohm Backpack
ULA’s smallest internal frame pack. Great for those with small (or more dense) kits who don’t want to go frameless.
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ULA CDT Backpack
ULA’s largest frameless pack – a thru-hiking favorite or for light and bulky loads.
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ULA Photon Backpack
ULA’s entry into the “frameless” and “small” pack category. For intermediate and expert ultralight backpackers, or those looking for a day pack for long day adventures.
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ULA Epic Backpack
A packrafting favorite, the ULA Epic saw its debut on the Arctic 1000 expedition. It uses a large dry bag as the pack body for total waterproofing.
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REI Flash Backpack
One of the most modular and versatile pack systems available. REI Flash Backpacks are made with high-quality fabrics and have an internal frame best suited for loads of less than…
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ZPacks Arc Scout Backpack
If you have a short torso, it’s hard to fit into most ultralight packs. The ZPacks Arc Scout addresses this issue, while still retaining the functional comfort of the Arc…
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ZPacks Arc Blast Backpack
A smaller-volume ZPacks’ Arc-series pack, unique for its curved frame that keeps the pack away from your back for better air movement and less sweating. The ZPacks Arc Blast pack…
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ZPacks Arc Haul Backpack
One of the larger volume ZPacks’ Arc-series pack, unique for its curved frame that keeps the pack away from your back for better air movement and less sweating.
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Gossamer Gear G4-20 Backpack
A larger volume frameless backpack for those who aren’t carrying tiny ultralight kits, but still want the soft feel that comes with having no rigid suspension components. To get the…
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ZPacks Arc Haul Zip Backpack
Unique for its zippered front-loading panel to give you fast access to gear anywhere in your pack. This allows you to pack for optimal weight distribution rather than optimum accessibility.
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Porter Backpack
The simplest pack in the HMG line, the Porter is a favorite among alpinists and packrafters. Stripped down to the bare essentials – just a packbag with outside daisy chain…
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ZPacks Nero Backpack
A frameless pack for those with ultralight gear kits. Skilled AT/PCT thru-hikers can use this pack, but for the rest of us, it’s best for shorter trips.
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