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Side Pockets
These pockets are the same as the pockets on the regular packs. They are sized to fit 1 or 1.5 liter bottles,
and are positioned low on the pack and slanted forward for easy access
without removing the pack.
Weight: .2 oz / 6 grams each Price: $15 each
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Center Pocket
A large center pocket is great for quick access items like food for
the day, etc. Mesh is a popular choice since you can see your gear and
it lets you dry wet clothing.
The dimensions of the pocket are 2" deep by 16" tall by the width of
the pack you choose. (Roughly 300-350 c.i.)
Weight: .35 oz / 10 grams Price: $18
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Webbing Belt
A simple nylon webbing belt, available in .75", 1" or 1.5" widths,
and various lengths. 1" is the most common width.
A belt adds stability, transfers weight off
your shoulders, and allows you to hang the pack away from your back
when its hot by loosening the shoulder straps.
I can also make this belt detachable but it adds about .2 to .3 oz.
If you prefer a padded belt please choose one of the
regular backpacks.
Weight: 1.2 oz / 34 grams to 2 oz depending on size / length. Price:
$10
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Torso Height
The default height will fit an average person with a torso length
around 19" to 21". The actual measurement on the pack is about 21"
from the bottom of the belt to the top of the shoulder strap
attachment. You can specify a different distance by setting the
quantity in your shopping cart.
The default height is sized to fit me. I'm 5'9. The
straps are attached slightly above my shoulders which I find helps
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Sternum Strap
A sternum strap using 1/2" nylon webbing and a side release clip is
added to your shoulder straps at chest level. The strap can be moved
between 3 positions, or can be removed.Weight: .3 oz / 8.5
grams
Price: $8 |
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Daisy Chain
1/2" width grosgrain webbing is added to the length of each shoulder
strap. This creates loops for clipping items like a compass or watch to the straps, or for
securing a platypus tube.
Weight: .2 oz / 6 grams Price:
$10 |
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Hydration Port
If you prefer to carry a Platypus style water bottle on the inside of
your pack a covered, reinforced hole can be added to the side of the pack to
string out the drinking tube. You can leave the bottle loose on top of
your gear, or add
a water sleeve below.
Weight: .03 oz / 1 gram Price: $4 |
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Water Sleeve
An internal pocket is added to the backpack to hold a water bladder
against your back. Fits a 2 or 3 liter
Platypus or other similarly sized bladders. This is usually combined
with the hydration port above.
Pictured is a Blast 20 backpack turned inside out with a 3 liter
platypus.
Weight: .3 oz / 8.5 grams Price:
$15 |
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Top Strap
A strap is added to the top center of your pack for lashing an item
above your pack's center pocket. Perfect for a stuff sack with rain
gear, a sleeping pad, snow crampons or other items. The strap is
detachable when you don't need it.
This includes two small attachment loops that are sewn to your pack.
Weight: .3 oz / 8.5 grams Price:
$6
Joe Says: A top strap is extremely convenient for stowing rolled up
rain gear in on and off rain, or for lashing a stuff sack of gear
when the main body of your pack is full to the top with food. |
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Base Shock Cord Straps
Two adjustable shock cord straps are added near the base of your pack.
These can be used to secure a sleeping pad, a stuff sack, or other long item
right below your pack's center pocket. The shock cord can be detached when not needed.
This includes four small attachment loops that are sewn to your pack.
Weight: .3 oz / 8.5 grams Price:
$9 |
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Side Straps
A pair of shock cord straps are added to the sides of
this pack. They can be added near the top of the pack, or at the
middle of the pack, or both.
The top side straps allow you to stand tall items like a trekking pole,
fishing pole, or umbrella in the side pockets. They are also good for
clipping small items like a hat, and for compressing the pack.
The middle side straps let you secure tall water bottles (3 liter platypus shown), or
use both the middle and upper straps together to lash on a tall stuff
sack or sleeping pad to the side of the pack.
This includes four small attachment loops that are sewn to your pack
per pair.
Weight: .3 oz / 8.5 grams per pair Price:
$9 per pair |
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Shock Cord Lashing popular
3/32"
Shock cord is criss-crossed along the front of the backpack. It can be
used to compress the pack, or to strap on items. The shock cord can be
detached when not needed.
This includes seven small attachment loops that are sewn to your pack.
Weight: .5 oz / 14 grams Price:
$12
Joe Says: In my experience the extra compression isn't necessary,
but this is useful for securing items like wet clothing, wet tent etc. |
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Haul Loop
A simple hand loop is added above the shoulder straps for lifting the
pack. If you choose not to
add this just grab a hold of the top of the pack to lift it.
Weight: .03 oz / 1 gram Price: $2
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Ice Axe Loops
A pair of loops are added at each side of the pack for securing one or
two ice axes, one at each corner. The head of each axe secures through
a loop at the bottom, the handle is kept tight at the top with a shock cord band. The loops can all come off when
you aren't carrying axes.
This includes two small attachment loops that are sewn to your pack
per side.
Weight: .05 oz / 1.4 grams per side Price: $4
per side
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Shoulder Pouches
These clip to your shoulder straps and are an excellent spot for your
camera, GPS, phone, or other items that you want to grab quickly. Mesh
on the front of the pouch gives you additional storage for small items like chap
stick, keys, etc. These are detachable and can be used on non-ZPacks backpacks as well.
These are available in white or green cuben, or blue or black sil-nylon.
More Details Here
Weight: .3 oz / 8.5 grams each
Price: $20 each / $38 pair |
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Backpack Lid / Brain
This Lid (or brain) attaches to the backpack at 3 points and clips
on or off. It has a waterproof
zipper opening, holds about 3.5 liters volume, and comes in Cuben
Fiber, or Dyneema X Ripstop.
This includes three small attachment loops that are sewn to your pack.
These can be used on non-ZPacks backpacks as well provided they have 3
attachment points in the correct places.
More Details Here
Weight: 1.3 oz / 37 grams Price: $30
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Pack Cover Pocket
A small pocket is sewn to the backpack right above the shoulder
straps. The pocket is a convenient place to store your pack cover
where it can be pulled out quickly in the event of rain. The pocket
has two attachment loops inside allowing ZPacks pack covers (Sold
Separately) to be semi-permanently clipped in place. Other brand
pack covers can also be stored.
Weight: .1 oz / 3 grams Price: $8
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Custom Options
If you have made special arrangements you can enter a description and
amount owed in the boxes below.
You can also use this box to add notes to your order, just leave the amount at
$0.
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Other Options
Other Options including a Padded Belt, Belt Pouches, Carbon Fiber Stays, Sleeping
Pad Sleeves and more can only be added to the
regular backpacks. |
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