u/thechrislundy

This is a high-volume but lightweight (2lbs 13oz) load hauler backpack. The pack has been used about 12 days. It’s slightly dirty in places but is in otherwise good condition with no holes or tears.

The suspension is a lighter and simpler execution of the Exo Mtn Gear K4 hunting pack. It uses twin 25” 1/2”x1/8” 7075 aluminum stays that can be customized to the shape of your back. The stays insert directly into a full wrap hip belt with an 13” wide HDPE-reinforced lumbar area. The lumbar pad has removable dual-density foam that can be adjusted in thickness or replaced. I’ve used this suspension design on multi-day trips with 50 pound loads and have been pleased with how it carries.

It’s ideally set up for packrafting. The 90L volume will swallow bulky packraft and camping equipment. Large side pockets swallow paddles and other gear. The compression straps are compatible with a Sockdolager Equipment bow bag. The pack collapses easily to fit inside a packraft tube. While designed with packrafting in mind, it can be used for any application involving a bulky or heavy load.

The main pack is constructed from Ultra 200x, with a 400x bottom. Side pockets are Venom 210d Gridstop fabric with a UHMWPE grid pattern. All main pack seams are stitched and then bound with 1” grosgrain (so double stitched). The side pockets are dimensioned to give them significant useable volume (easily hold two nalgenes). They have replaceable shock cords, bottom corner drains, and pass through slots for the compression straps.

Hip belt and shoulder straps are made from Venom 210d Gridstop and 1/8” spacer mesh. The shoulder straps use 10mm genuine Evazote EV50 foam, and the hip belt is a slightly denser 17mm Evazote foam taken from an Exo Mtn Gear hip belt. Shoulder straps are attached ~20.” from the bottom of the hip belt. I have a ~19” torso and this is a good fit for me. It should fit an 18-20” torso depending on how you like the pack to ride. Best bet is to measure this same distance on a pack that fits you (assuming it has load lifters). The conical hip belt is ~31” long and should fit down to a 34” waist and up to a 38” waist. It has two independently adjustable 1” buckles for optimal fit.

A removable shoulder pocket is included that will fit a normal-sized smartphone, as is a removable hip belt zip pouch.

I’ve built well over 20 load hauler backpacks, and have been using them exclusively for my personal packrafting and extended backpacking trips for around 5 years. I am an amateur MYOG enthusiast who occasionally sells packs to fund the next project. MYOG is an expensive hobby! I use an industrial sewing machine, 1/2” seam allowances, and 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. You can see other packs I’ve made at https://www.instagram.com/sew_dreamy__designs/

Asking $300 shipped to the lower 48. Inquire about shipping to AK. Payment via PayPal, I’ll cover the G&S fee.

Details:

• 2lbs 13oz including removable shoulder and hip belt pockets. Lightweight but durable.
• Approximately 90L. Photos show pack full with three rolls of the top.
• Top circumference: 47”, bottom: 40”, unrolled height: 41”.
• 25” 7075 aluminum stays (1/2” x 1/8”).
• Pack body is Ultra 200x with a 400x bottom. Side pockets are Venom 210d Gridstop. All seams are stitched and then bound with 1” grosgrain.
• Side pockets have replaceable bungee cords, drains, and pass through slots for compression straps. They are dimensioned and easily hold two 32oz nalgenes - see photos.
• Shoulder straps are Venom 210d Gridstop., 1/8” spacer mesh, 10mm Evazote foam. Removable shoulder straps are attached with aluminum hardware making them removable/replaceable.
• Removable shoulder strap stretch pocket that will fit a smartphone. Removable hip belt pocket.
• Conical hip belt is Venom 210d Gridstop, 1/8” spacer mesh, 17mm Evazote foam, with a 1mm HDPE lumbar reinforcement.
• Lumbar pad with removable/swappable foam.
• Four side compression straps and single over the top strap, all removable with gatekeeper buckles.
• Roll top has plastic stiffeners for easier closing.

New, never used, with tags! Bought these a few years ago when I thought I was going to try bikepacking, which never happened. As far as I can tell, these are identical to the current version that retail for $275.

Asking $200 shipped to the lower 48. Inquire about shipping to AK.