![]() It’s available in both men’s and women’s styles. These packs are a great pick if you’re working on decreasing your load but aren’t yet at an “ultralight” base weight.īudget pick: REI Flash 55L - For under $200, the REI Flash 55L is a great pack at a budget-friendly price. The Catalyst was the first lightweight pack I owned and I hiked the JMT comfortably with it fully loaded. Lightweight with high capacity: ULA Circuit or Catalyst - The Circuit (68L/35lb load) and the Catalyst (75L/40lb load) are two of the most popular packs among PCT thru-hikers for good reason: they are super versatile and can carry a lot of gear, despite being lightweight at 36.6oz and 46.7oz, respectively. I have the women’s pack and find it to be perfect for my almost-ultralight kit. ![]() These packs come in several sizes, and all feature the “Arc Frame” system which helps transfer the load onto your hips and also creates an air gap between the pack and your back to help you stay cool, load lifters, adjustable shoulder straps, and will comfortably carry up to 35 lbs of gear. Ultralight Pick: Zpacks Arc Series - If you’re looking for a framed ultralight pack, I would highly recommend looking into the Zpack Arc Series backpacks. ![]() Here are our top picks based on our experiences: Finding the right pack made a huge difference! When I first started backpacking, I hiked too many miles with packs that were just wrong for me. If possible, go to a gear store like REI, have your torso sized properly, and spend time trying on a bunch of different packs to find the right one. Most backpackers find a pack in the 40-65L capacity range to be versatile for nearly all trips. Every successful backpacking trip starts with finding the right backpack.
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