Ultralight Backpacks

Not currently taking requests sorry. Enjoying the summer weather and working on other projects. Why not learn to make your own backpack in the meantime?
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Contact me for information on colours, fabrics and custom options. This page isn’t a definitive list of sizes and options, so message me if you want something a little different. The photos are examples and the current designs may be slightly different.

28L Day-commuter packs
Frameless 30-40L

Fabrics:

Standard UL packs – XPAC VX21 body, mix of 210D, 420D and 500D nylon for base, back and straps.

Also available, 1000D cordura for bombproof packs, XPAC X10 cotton duck or standard cotton canvas for a traditional feel

I currently use UK sourced fabrics, so no DCF, Ultra, Robic, Dyneema, Gridstop etc for now (unless paying for the USA shipping and extra waiting time…)

Backpacks

28L Day/Commuter

£100

Ideal for day hikes, cycling or commuting, this pack features a removable sit pad and internal sleeve. The large mesh pocket is perfect for easy access items and storing wet gear. A removable webbing hip belt is also included

Specs
Weight ~500g inc. webbing hipbelt and foam pad
Volume 28L
Breakdown:
19 internal
4 sides
5 front pocket
Materials XPAC VX21 body
420D nylon back and base
210D nylon pockets
ITW buckles
Torso 17 inch
Other features Removable sit pad
Internal sleeve 3 inch from the ground
Bike light loop
Loops for front elastic (elastic not included)
Substantial front mesh stash pocket.

30 to 40L Frameless packs

Starting at £120

For the hiker with dialed in pack weight, lightweight overnighters or longer adventures. Hip belts can be added, but need a well filled pack or a foam pad to get the most benefit

Specs
Weight ~420g
Volume 35L
Breakdown:
30 internal
5 sides
5 front pocket
Materials XPAC VX21 body
420D nylon back and base
210D nylon pockets
ITW buckles
EVA foam 10mm straps
Torso Custom
Other features Removable sit pad
Internal sleeve 3 inch from the ground
Loops for front elastic (elastic not included)
Substantial front mesh stash pocket.
Extras Hip belt: webbing £5
sewn in foam £15
removable 3 inch wraparound £20
Hip belt pockets (£15 each, work best with foam hipbelts)
Powernet bottom pocket £5
Suggest your own extras!

40 to 60L Framed packs

Starting at £180

For multi day between resupply points, carrying up to ~18kg. Load lifters, removable full wrap hip belt and a stiff plastic frame. Optional fibreglass or aluminium stays.

Specs
Weight from approx 850g (40L, 3 inch hipbelt)
~950g (60L, 4 inch hipbelt)

Framesheet can be removed (~140g) and it’s stay (~20g)
Volume 60L
Breakdown:
50L internal
5L sides
5L front pocket
Materials XPAC VX21 body
500D nylon back and base
210D or 420D nylon pockets
ITW buckles
10mm EVA foam straps, 3 inch wide
Torso + frame height Custom
Other features Removable full wrap hip belt
Substantial front mesh stash pocket.
Extras Framesheet aluminium stay +£10
XPAC for side pockets +£5
Bottom linelocs +£5
Internal hanging pocket for small essentials +£5

Bought with a pack:
XPAC hip belt pockets £15 each
Nylon hip belt pockets £10 each