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Seek Outside Flight One Review

by Tully Henke on October 9, 2020 Gear Review (Limited), New Features

Introduction

The Seek Outside Flight One (36 oz/1.02 kg, $319 or $299 for an X-Pac version) is a lightweight, minimalist pack designed with comfort and durability in mind. Seek Outside markets the Flight One not only as a thru-hiking pack but also for more burly and technical adventures. It combines water and abrasion-resistant materials with a streamlined and user-friendly design to create a pack that is worthy of both serious miles and serious loads.

 Seek outside flight one review: 10 days of gear packed into the Flight 1

Approximately ten days of gear and supplies packed into the Flight One with a cinch strap to keep everything tight during a ridge traverse.

About This Review

This review is based primarily on a five-night alpine trip, including scrambling and glacial travel in the Pacific Northwest. I also used it for multiple-day hikes, overnights, and gear hauls, and all those experiences are reflected in the review.

Features & Specifications

The pack used for this review was made from solid Spectra Grid HT and had a Belt One and 22 in (56 cm) frame. The following specifications are from Seek Outside’s website.

  • weight
    • 22 in (56 cm) frame – 36 oz | 2 lbs 4 oz (1.02 kg)
  • volume
    • main pack bag: 3200 cubic inches (52 L)
    • front pocket: 534 cubic inches (9 L)
    • bottle pockets: fits one 1 L Nalgene or two 1 L Smartwater bottles
  • materials
    • Spectra Grid HT
  • zippered hip-belt pockets
  • hydration bladder compatible
  • MSRP: $319 (for solid Spectra Grid HT) or $299 (for X-Pac)

Performance Assessment

WeightWhile weight may seem more like a specification than a performance component, it stands out when using the Flight One. The pack is remarkably light when empty, and this makes for really convenient packing and high functionality. This of course also decreases the carry weight of the loaded pack and seems to improve the weight distribution when the pack is filled to different degrees.
DurabilityThe light weight and relatively thin fabrics of the Flight One made me cautious at first. However, this caution gradually dissipated as the pack took unavoidable scraping and bushwacking in stride. After some fairly technical scrambling on rock and ice/snow, the Flight One's materials showed a little abrasion but didn't seem to thin or wear through at all. The simplicity of the pack's structure also makes me hopeful that there will be few points of possible failure, making for a pack with a lot of longevity. NOTE: Seek Outside says that the water-resistance of the full Spectra model will diminish over time but this may be able to be addressed with waterproofing treatments or simply sidestepped with a liner or cover.
PaddingBoth the hip-belt and the shoulder straps feel well padded. At higher weights, comfort declines as should be expected but the Flight One is capable of a wide variety of loads without undue pain.
AdjustabilityThe Flight One seems to be a fairly fixed pack at first encounter. There are, however, a couple of aspects that let it adapt to different users and different loading. The hip-belt can be adjusted by securing it with some overlap at its fixture point, making for a simple but effective size adjustment that can easily be amended on the fly. Adjustments to the shoulder straps are only made through the standard cinches and load lifters but with the right frame sizing, this doesn't seem to be too limiting.
 Seek outside flight one review: attachment points on the pack

An assortment of straps and attachment points make for some great flexibility with external storage and compression. Water Bottles fit easily and snuggly in the side pockets.

Commentary

How does the Seek Outside Flight One stand out?

Backpacks may be tempting to dismiss as a basic piece of equipment with little difference between one and the next. After all, it is just a bag for all of your stuff. As with any piece of equipment though, there are some key advantages to be had by getting the right pack for the job. Different backpacks carry weight differently and organize their contents in different ways.

The Seek Outside Flight One is marketed as a jack-of-all-trades. In essence, the idea of a light pack that is durable and carries weight well presents a lot of possibilities for any given activity but also a slew of different activities.

I had a quick chat with Dennis Poirier at Seek Outside to get a sense of what has gone into making this pack a reality. Seek Outside already had an established line of backpacks before the Flight One was released, so I was curious what inspired them to develop this new pack and what it added to their collection. Dennis highlighted the importance of weight for them in designing and prototyping the Flight One, saying that they were chasing the 2 lbs (0.9 kg) mark throughout the process. He also gave me the interesting tidbit that the name actually was inspired by the desire to have the pack be functional as a carry on for flights. This wasn’t their sole mission, but my impression is that it is just one way to shoot for an adventurous pack that was unobtrusive while also being highly functional. For Dennis, the Flight One stands out by combining Seek Outside’s trademark rugged frames with a lightweight design, making for a very versatile pack. Through using the pack, I have come to the same conclusion and am impressed with their execution.

We should also note that this pack has an extensive Backpacking Light forum thread, complete with a diverse range of reactions and notes. We encourage you to check it out! 

The Flight One is a pack that does a number of things very well. It certainly shares some of these characteristics with other available packs, but it executes them very well and stands out on a few fronts:

  • Materials
  • Space and Weight Carry
  • Features

Materials

While other companies use materials that perform similarly to those used in the Flight One, Seek Outside’s implementation, design, and options are noteworthy. The pack used for this review was the full Spectra Grid HT model geared more towards abrasion-resistance than their X-Pac/Spectra model, which claims more permanent water-resistance.

The material used in this pack is a Spectra Grid HT fabric, not unlike Dyneema grid fabrics used by some other manufacturers. This is aimed at abrasion resistance and wear centered on the stronger Spectra fibers woven through a somewhat weaker nylon body. Seek Outside also offers an X-pac/SpectraGridHT option of the Flight One which has greater water resistance but uses the Spectra Grid fabric in high wear areas to improve durability and abrasion resistance.

This being said, the pack was impressively waterproof, holding out moisture during rain showers in the field.

 Seek outside flight one review: Minimal wear on the pack after use in rugged terrain

The pack showed minimal wear despite rocky terrain, and the water-resistance of the fabrics was impressive for such a robust but light material.

The pack also impressed during a more dramatic pour-over test. I filled the pack with a sleeping quilt and doused it at home. After a few rounds of pouring multiple liters over the pack and giving it some time to sit, the only moisture inside was at the base where it had been sitting in the pooled water. For a proper rainstorm or an extended wet bushwack, the Flight One may not keep its contents bone dry (with the full Spectra Grid HT). Still, users in some environments may well be able to avoid a liner or cover altogether.

The use of a water-resistant material simplifies the pack’s use and provides extra comfort and versatility without requiring the use of either a pack-liner or a cover. Some features of the pack (discussed below) also assure this simplicity by limiting exterior (unprotected) storage and avoiding potential weak points such as zippers or a cinch style opening.

The Seek Outside Flight One shines in combining the water-resistance of its materials with durability. The materials of the pack proved to hold up well to some abuse. Often, waterproof fabrics require some tenderness to hold up to continued use. In assuring that their pack will hold up to heavy use while having functional waterproofing, Seek Outside has made a workhorse of a pack for a variety of occasions.

Space and Weight Carry

A particular strength of the Seek Outside Flight One is that it is light and compressible enough to adapt to a variety of packing styles, from ultralight overnights to longer trips requiring more weight and space. The weight of my particular pack (I chose one without extra straps) is 36.5oz (1.03kg).

Due to the closure, the 60-liter volume of the Flight One may feel smaller than some other 60-liter packs that expand more and include brain storage. This volume, however, still proves to be enough for a broad range of trips. The longest trip done for this review was planned for ten days, and although it was cut short by weather, the Flight One proved to be capable enough for ten days of equipment and supplies (~30 lbs/13.5 kg), including an ice ax and crampons. Through a handful of other shorter trips and gear hauls, the Flight One proved to handle loads up to about 50 lbs (22.5 kg) with relative ease. It is fully possible that this pack could handle bigger loads but at 60-liters, users would likely fill the pack before reaching much larger weights.

I found the hipbelt to be very comfortable. Because I had the pack for a limited time my main use was around 30lbs (23.6kg). I found this weight to ride really nicely on my hips and tighten down onto my shoulders and back well for more technical terrain. Also, it’s important to note that the hip belt is adjustable in length. My iliac crest is about 30 in (76 cm) and I was able to get a snug fit. The more the hip belt is shortened the less velcro overlap there is though, so there could be more risk of sliding or walking on the velcro fixture. That being said, with shorter hikes and load tests I was able to load the pack to about 60lbs (27.2kg) and still carry all of the weight with my hips.

Note that for me the arch of the back panel (providing better airflow) makes a close body fit tricky when heavily loaded while still transferring the majority of the weight to the hips. This may differ for different torso lengths, and the transfer of some weight to the shoulders is still comfortable with the suspension provided. The hipbelt is also fairly soft, allowing it to pivot (as another user pointed out in the comments), this does, however, make heavier loads slightly less stable if transferred to the hips. The hipbelt does twist and sag somewhat with 50lbs+ (22.7kg+) on it. I am personally known to suffer through heavy packs but would say that particularly around the 30lbs (23.6kg) mark this pack is truly comfortable.

Other packs may carry heavy loads better than the Seek Outside Flight One but many of those packs are significantly heavier. The Flight One has a great variety of comfortable carry-weights while not adding much weight itself to your back. It is also fully capable of stretching to higher weight limits if needed, with sacrifices in comfort that generally comes with that. It is designed as simultaneously a minimalist pack and a weight hauler, and I found it to suit this double-duty quite well.

Features

There are a couple of approaches to improving a backpack’s features. Features can either be added in an attempt to increase convenience (more pockets, side access, integrated pack cover, etc.) or they can be stripped down and streamlined to reduce weight and simplify (rolltop, fewer pockets, no zippers, etc.). The Flight One leans more towards the second with a simplistic design. However, I was impressed with the specific features implemented by Seek Outside to make this a very functional pack at an impressively low weight.

The Flight One’s most obvious features are three external pockets: two side pockets that easily fit a 1-liter water bottle fully inside, and one pocket on the rear that can be used for various things from crampons to fuel to wet equipment. The frame and hip-belt come with the standard adjustments and cinches, including load lifters and a sternum strap. The roll-top closure works well, though it requires enough rolls to be completely sealed, and pairs well with the water-resistant materials to seal the contents.

 Seek outside flight one review: Easy access pockets

Access to the main pocket is pleasantly quick, although only the rolltop and fairweather pit stops were fuss-free.

The hip-belt also has two zippered pockets which are a good size to store a number of items for easy access but are not overly cumbersome whether full or empty. These pockets are the only zippers on the pack. The zippers proved to be easy to use and are well made.

Overall, the Seek Outside Flight One’s design makes for a sleek, user-friendly experience as long as you aren’t looking for too many frills. I was impressed with how it performed and liked its simplicity for an efficient packing experience that encourages further minimalism without sacrificing comfort.

Compared To…

Below is a brief comparison of the Seek Outside Flight One to the CiloGear 60 L WorkSack. These packs are both designed with light weight and quality materials in mind. The WorkSack markets itself more towards the alpinist or technical backcountry user but these packs could both be used for similar applications and come from companies with similar intentions in quality, durable, and high-performance packs.

The Seek Outside Flight One vs the CiloGear 60 L WorkSack

CriteriaCommentsEdge
WeightThe factory specs are much lower on the Flight One at 2 lbs 4 oz (1.02 kg) compared to the WorkSack at 4.2 lbs (1.98 kg). The WorkSack does strip down some weight, but the Flight One provides more function per weight.Seek Outside Flight One
Weather ResistanceThe Flight One uses more water-resistant materials, meaning that for a lot of applications, a pack liner or pack cover could be avoided altogether. The WorkSack materials are rugged but absorb water much more quickly.Seek Outside Flight One
AdaptabilityWith a detachable lid and a more involved strap system the WorkSack can adapt slightly more to different situations and uses. That being said the Flight One does have better water bottle storage and hip-belt pockets making this a close one depending on what kind of use the pack is going to see.CiloGear WorkSack
PriceThe Flight One ranges from $299 to $319 while the WorkSack is listed at $309 making these packs hit essentially the same price point.Tie: The pricing for both of these packs is similar

Strengths

  • Comfort
    • Light and carries a variety of load weights with comfort.
  • Ease of Use
    • External pockets are all convenient and simplistic.
    • Rolltop closure requires little fuss and can compress the pack somewhat.
    • Easy to use straps and attachment points make for quick adjustment, compression, and external storage.
    • Hipbelt adapts in length with fairly straightforward adjustment.
  • Durability
    • Material has proven so far to be resilient to abrasion and other stresses.
    • Fairly streamlined design limits catching and other possible wear when moving through brush or rubbing against rock.

Limitations

  • No brain or pocket which can be detached as a day/peak pack.
  • Frame size does not adjust, i.e., the fit must be considered when buying and cannot be hugely adapted (there will still be a range of fit for each frame size).
  • The only access is through the top.
  • A fairly large frame (i.e., 60 liter-sized) may be unnecessary or even uncomfortable for some with smaller loads.
  • The strap system allows for customization but may require some finagling at first.
 Seek outside flight one review: The backpack also functions as an outdoor dresser

Open bivvies, even with frost in the morning, were easy with everything miscellaneous stuffed into the Flight One before bed.

Where to Buy

  • $319 at Seek Outside

Related Content

More by Tully Henke

  • Read about Tully’s 90-day self-supported trek across Eastern Russia
  • Listen to this episode of The Backpacking Light Podcast, where we talk to Tully about his trek and he shares his experiences with the CiloGear 60 L WorkSack

Reviews

  • Check out Drew Smith’s review of the Seek Outside Divide 4500

In the Forum

  • Our community had fun discussing the Seek Outside Flight One before it came out. Check out the convo!

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  • Oct 9, 2020 at 7:35 am #3678933
    Backpacking Light
    Admin

    @backpackinglight

    Locale: Rocky Mountains

    The Seek Outside Fight One (36 oz/1.02 kg, $299 – $319) is a lightweight, minimalist pack designed with comfort and durability in mind. Seek Outside markets the Flight One not only as a thru-hiking pack but also for more burly and technical adventures. It combines water and abrasion-resistant materials with a streamlined and user-friendly design to create a pack that is worthy of both serious miles and serious loads.

    • Seek Outside Flight One Review
    Oct 9, 2020 at 12:55 pm #3678958
    Nick Gatel
    BPL Member

    @ngatel

    Locale: Southern California

    The pack used for this review was made from Solid Spectra

    Do you mean it is made from a Spectra grid material? To me, “solid Spectra” would be fully woven Spectra, and at ~ $300 would be a smoking’ deal, but would probably weigh more than 36 ounces.

    Oct 9, 2020 at 1:05 pm #3678960
    John
    BPL Member

    @johnnyh88

    Locale: The SouthWest

    Seek Outside calls the pack “Flight One – Solid Spectra”, but it really just uses their “SpectraGridHT” fabric, which has a Spectra reinforcement grid.

    Oct 10, 2020 at 6:48 am #3679074
    Russ W
    BPL Member

    @gatome83

    Locale: Southeastern US

    Can someone speak specifically to the comfort and functionality of the hip belt? I currently use a HMG 3400 Porter for longer trips, winter trips, and anything requiring a bear can. It works well for me in every way except that the hip belt acts like a cheese grater on my hips and lower back when I sweat. This pack seems like it may have potential.

    Oct 10, 2020 at 9:29 am #3679092
    David U
    Spectator

    @the-family-guy

    What was the actual weight of the pack empty?

    Oct 10, 2020 at 11:26 am #3679107
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    I see the author has no account here.  So we should not except answers to inquiries?

    Oct 10, 2020 at 2:18 pm #3679126
    Ben Kilbourne
    BPL Member

    @benkilbourne

    Locale: Utah

    Russ W – I like everything about this pack but the hipbelt. Not because it’s not comfortable–it is–but if your iliac crest measurement is less than about 34″ it will be too big. I replaced it with a small ULA hipbelt and it’s great now. If you’re bigger than me you might like the SO belt a lot more than HMG tho

    David U – My 22″ flight is 38oz empty with all straps attached. It’s less if you remove them. The 24″ is probably closer to 40oz.

    I’m sure countless others will chime in soon about this and other stuff. Most talked about pack ever…

    Oct 10, 2020 at 2:59 pm #3679135
    Michael Haubert
    BPL Member

    @socalmike

    Locale: So Cal

    I am trying to pick between the Flight One and the Elemental Horizons Kalais pack.

    I was hoping this article would speak to what impact heavier loads may have on the hipbelt, and its comfort/ability to accept weight transfer, especially since the belt on the Flight is attached via Velcro.  Also interested in what adjustments were needed, if any, to maintain comfort as weight increased.  This article doesn’t seem to really answer that.  It says, “At higher weights, comfort declines as should be expected but the Flight One is capable of a wide variety of loads without undue pain.”  But, what sort of weights did you reach before the comfort declined?

    And, since the only adjustments that can be made with a heavier load is to cinch down the shoulder straps and the load lifters, was that sufficient to carry heavier loads with good comfort, or was it not much help?  Was this hip belt sufficient for the tasks it was used for? Would a stiffer belt have helped as load weight increased?

    Just some thoughts and questions I’ve had about this pack, especially since Seek Outside advertises the ability to carry 35-50 lbs with this pack.

    I do appreciate learning more about this pack and Seek Outside’s move in this lightweight direction.

    -Michael

    Oct 10, 2020 at 5:36 pm #3679152
    Pedestrian
    BPL Member

    @pedestrian

    This pack has been discussed at length on BPL on this thread.

    Why no link to that thread was provided in this article is another one of the many BPL mysteries….

     

    Oct 10, 2020 at 6:37 pm #3679161
    David U
    Spectator

    @the-family-guy

    Thanks Ben.  Do you have the all spectra grid or the xpac mix version?

    Oct 11, 2020 at 6:38 am #3679190
    Geoff Caplan
    BPL Member

    @geoffcaplan

    Locale: Lake District, Cumbria

    Disappointing review, to be frank.

    • Doesn’t show how the frame works.
    • Doesn’t show how the hip-belt works.
    • No detailed photos of the features…

    I don’t feel I’m much the wiser…

    Oct 11, 2020 at 6:41 am #3679191
    Jon Solomon
    BPL Member

    @areality

    Locale: Lyon/Taipei

    Nice to see this pack getting a BPL review.

    I’d strongly suggest referring to the thread linked above by Pedestrian.

    Some important things that were not mentioned in the review:

    The hip belt pivots and doesn’t sag under heavy loads (at least up to 15kgs, possibly more).
    The load lifters may not work for certain back lengths.
    The use of Seek Outside’s gatekeeper straps, a set of which are included, make compression a cinch (pun intended) and helps with small loads. (The review does mention the compression straps but doesn’t balance that against the remarks about small loads).
    The back is recessed, allowing direct air flow.

    Oct 11, 2020 at 6:56 am #3679193
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    This review did a good job of hitting some of the highlights of the pack (and a few downsides), but the thread linked above has a VERY thorough discussion of the Flight.  It also includes numerous posts by the founder/president of Seek Outside.

    My cliff notes version- it’s a great pack that carries heavier loads (30-40 lbs) at a very respectable weight (much better than many of the others I’ve tried).  The hip belt and shoulder straps are very comfortable.  The side pockets are huge, the hip belt pockets are huge (the best I’ve ever seen), the front pocket is big, all adding to the useable volume and convenience.  The XPac is rugged AND very (very) water resistant.

    A few potential pitfalls- if your torso is long, you could run into issues at heavier weights (load lifters will not be at a optimal angle), offering an additional longer frame would definitely be nice.  As mentioned above, the smaller hip belt might not be small enough for many (including me) and I’m not exactly petite :).

    Following one of the members leads (and the help of someone who really knows how to sew!) I’ve remedied both issues- all detailed in the above linked thread.

    My Flight is very near perfect now :)

     

    Oct 11, 2020 at 7:01 am #3679194
    Greg Pehrson
    BPL Member

    @gregpehrson

    Locale: playa del caballo blanco

    Tully, is that a hole in the hipbelt pocket in the third picture (or maybe it’s a fly)? If it’s a hole, it looks like it crosses a number of the Spectra threads. Do you know what caused it?

    Oct 11, 2020 at 8:34 am #3679201
    Murali C
    BPL Member

    @mchinnak

    I don’t understand why anyone would compare it to Cilogear backpack which I am sure nobody has.

    That BPL thread on Flight is too long…..a better review of the pack has been done by sectionhiker – check that out.

    It will be nice to get torso collapse tests for weight that Ryan Jordan does on the popular backpacks – HMG 3400, Flight, ULA Circuit, SD Flex capacitor, Gossamer Gear Mariposa etc

    Oct 11, 2020 at 8:57 am #3679204
    matthew k
    Moderator

    @matthewkphx

    Greg, that looks like a big horsefly to me. It’s casting a long shadow. The photo is fairly low resolution and heavily compressed so it’s hard to tell for sure but I think that pocket has a Mike Pence situation going on. :)

    Oct 11, 2020 at 9:13 am #3679207
    Ben Kilbourne
    BPL Member

    @benkilbourne

    Locale: Utah

    David U – I have the all spectra grid version.

    Oct 11, 2020 at 11:00 am #3679219
    Michael Haubert
    BPL Member

    @socalmike

    Locale: So Cal

    Putting together some tidbits from the BPL thread, this review, and Section Hiker’s review:

    -The frame and belt worked as designed to carry heavy weight, e.g. no buckling or collapsing (Section Hiker)

    -BPLers have performed alterations to the Flight One such as adding homemade extensions to the frame and shortening/sewing alterations to make the belt shorter).  See comments above and the BPL thread.

    -Ben removed and replaced the original hip belt for a better fit (he does speak highly of the pack and the hip belt, but found the ULA belt was better for his fit).

    -A Garcia bear canister will not fit vertically in the pack, but will fit horizontally, due to the frame’s contour.  BV 450 + 550 bear cans will fit vertically. (See Section Hiker review).

    -Per Seek Outside: You can also carry a bear can externally by using compression straps to secure the can to the top or bottom of the packbag horizontally.

     

    Oct 11, 2020 at 11:14 am #3679221
    Mike M
    BPL Member

    @mtwarden

    Locale: Montana

    ^ the gentleman (Dave C) who sewed my belt shorter and allowed me to add frame extensions, did notice the hip belt allowing some collapse (I think he loaded it with 40 lbs). I think that’s something that SO could address fairly easily (if they felt the need).

    again this isn’t designed like most of the SO line (to haul super heavy loads- think 70-80 lbs of boned meat), but more for folks that would use the pack for longer trips, that might be carrying more weight for a spouse/kids, hauling a raft, etc -in that 30-40-ish lb range where almost all “normal” backpacks simply fail to do so comfortably.

    with weight under that range, it almost feels like your carrying nothing at all :)

    Oct 12, 2020 at 3:04 pm #3679356
    Andrew Marshall
    Moderator

    @andrewsmarshall

    Locale: Tahoe basin by way of the southern Appalachians

    Hey all, just dropping by to say that we’ve updated the article to address some of your questions/comments. Also, Tully will be answering questions on this thread within the next 24 hours. Thanks!

    Oct 12, 2020 at 3:38 pm #3679363
    Tully Henke
    BPL Member

    @tullyh

    Hi all! Thanks for all of the comments, apologies for some oversights on my part. As Andrew said above we’ve added some info to the article to clarify a few things, hopefully we’ve addressed some concerns! In brief: the material is indeed a SpectraGridHT fabric i.e. a Spectra fiber and nylon weave; I found the hip belt comfortable with adjustment on my 30″ iliac crest; my pack weighed 36.5oz empty with no extra straps. Take a look back through the article for full updates.

    As several people have mentioned, the BPL thread on this pack is a wealth of information and is now linked in the article!

    I compared the Flight One to the CiloGear pack for a couple reasons. I have had experience with CiloGear packs and they strike me as similar in approach to the Flight One in overall design and weight carry. Mainly though, I think a strong point for the Flight One is its ability to be a technical and heavy duty pack as well as an UL pack. I wanted to demonstrate that it does hold up to the CiloGear pack in that sphere while also being UL.

    Hopefully that gives better insight into my experience with the pack. Happy to answer more questions as they come up! Thanks all for your patience.

    Oct 12, 2020 at 3:39 pm #3679364
    Tully Henke
    BPL Member

    @tullyh

    That is indeed a fly in the photo though you can also see the slight white scuff spots below the carabiner which is the extent of wear through bushwacking and scrambling (plus green vegetation markings)!

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