Ultralight Backpacks

Always pushing the limits of what's possible, our award winning line up of premium ultralight backpacks are designed for long-distance hikers, and adventurers who continually redefine boundaries.

DESIGNED BY THRU-HIKERS

Founded by a Triple-Crowner, our experience as thru-hikers allows us to design ultralight gear that can withstand the demands of long distance hiking without weighing you down.

REDEFINING BOUNDARIES

Designed for serious adventurers, Zpacks backpacks are manufactured using Ultra™ fabric. Ultra™ features woven UHMWPE fiber which is the lightest, strongest, most abrasion resistant ultralight backpack material in the world.

MADE IN THE USA

Our industry leading, award-winning backpacks are made in the United States allowing for greater quality control, local job creation, and a reduction in our carbon emissions.


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  • Arc Haul Ultra 40L Backpack

    • Features

      Curved Carbon Fiber Air Stays | Adjustable Torso

    • Material

      Ultra 100

    • Weight

      20.0 oz / 566.0 g

    $399.00 USD
  • Arc Haul Ultra 50L Backpack

    • Features

      Curved Carbon Fiber Air Stays | Adjustable Torso

    • Material

      Ultra 100

    • Weight

      20.6 oz / 584.0 g

    $399.00 USD
  • Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack

    • Features

      Curved Carbon Fiber Air Stays | Adjustable Torso

    • Material

      Ultra 100

    • Weight

      20.9 oz / 592.0 g

    $399.00 USD
  • Women's Arc Haul Ultra 60L Backpack

    • Features

      Women's Shoulder Straps | Air Stays | Short Adjustable Torso

    • Material

      Ultra 100

    • Weight

      20.3 oz / 575.0 g

    $399.00 USD
  • Arc Haul Ultra 70L Backpack

    • Features

      Curved Carbon Fiber Air Stays | Adjustable Torso

    • Material

      Ultra 100

    • Weight

      21.2 oz / 602.0 g

    $399.00 USD
  • Arc Zip Ultra 62L Backpack

    • Features

      Curved Carbon Fiber Air Stays | Adjustable Torso | Zipper Entry

    • Material

      Ultra 100

    • Weight

      23.6 oz / 668.0 g

    $449.00 USD
  • Sub-Nero Ultra 30L Backpack

    • Features

      Frameless

    • Material

      Ultra 100

    • Weight

      9.7 oz / 274.0 g

    $225.00 USD
  • Nero Ultra 38L Backpack

    • Features

      Frameless

    • Material

      Ultra 100

    • Weight

      10.3 oz / 292.0 g

    $249.00 USD
  • Bagger Ultra 25L Backpack

    • Features

      Frameless | Zipper Entry

    • Material

      Ultra 100

    • Weight

      10.9 oz / 310.0 g

    $249.00 USD
  • Replacement Belts

    • Weight

      3.6 oz / 102.0 g

    $59.95 USD
  • Replacement Backpack Stays

    • Weight

      0.28 oz / 8.0 g

    $5.00 USD