I’m on the Application Trail right now for the last 30 days and am 100% happy so far. Awesome pack. Probably best on trail.

– John M., ★★★★★

Long days between resupplies requires a pack designed with ample space and durability. Made from "Ultra 200" material, the ultralight Arc Haul Ultra backpack is innovatively designed to be a true workhorse from the Sierras to the Shenandoah.

Comfortably transfer your pack’s weight to your hips with our custom Curved Carbon Fiber frame system. The frame also creates a gap between your back and the pack allowing for air flow that helps keeps you cool.

Featuring adjustable shoulder straps, an interchangeable belt, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the Arc Haul Ultra will allow you to tackle those long days on the trail with a durable ultralight backpack designed to fit you.

 

Long days between resupplies requires a pack designed with ample space and durability. Made from "Ultra 200" material, the ultralight Arc Haul Ultra backpack is innovatively designed to be a true workhorse from the Sierras to the Shenandoah.

Comfortably transfer your pack’s weight to your hips with our custom Curved Carbon Fiber frame system. The frame also creates a gap between your back and the pack allowing for air flow that helps keeps you cool.

Featuring adjustable shoulder straps, an interchangeable belt, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the Arc Haul Ultra will allow you to tackle those long days on the trail with a durable ultralight backpack designed to fit you.

 

Quickly access your bear bag or easily stow your camera gear on remote multi-day hikes with the zippered front loading panel on the ultralight Arc Zip Ultra backpack.

Comfortably transfer your pack’s weight to your hips with our Curved Carbon Fiber Air Frame. The frame also creates a gap between your back and the pack allowing for air flow that helps keeps you cool.

Featuring adjustable shoulder straps, an interchangeable belt, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the durable Arc Zip Ultra will allow you to tackle those long days on the trail with a durable ultralight backpack designed to fit you.

I ended up with a Women's ARC HAUL SCOUT 50L and couldn't be happier! LOVE my pack and LOVE this company!

– Nancy B., ★★★★★

Designed specifically for women and hikers with shorter torsos, the Arc Scout comfortably transfers your pack’s weight to your hips with our patented ‘Arc Frame’ system.  The frame also creates a gap between your back and the pack allowing for air flow that helps keeps you cool.

A smaller frame size creates a good fit for most hikers with a torso height shorter than 17" (43cm).

Featuring adjustable shoulder straps, an interchangeable belt, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the Arc Scout will allow you to tackle those long days on the trail with a durable ultralight backpack designed to fit you.

From those grueling east coast ascents to long water carries across the desert, the Arc Air is a durable pack designed to be the ultimate combination of simplicity and function.

Featuring custom Curved Carbon Fiber Air Stays, the Arc Air creates a gap between your back and the pack for airflow and cushioning. The frame transfers weight to your hips, keeping the weight off of your shoulders and providing a comfortable fit.

Featuring adjustable shoulder straps, an interchangeable belt, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the Arc Air is sure to become your pack of choice.

Great pack and exceptional quality. This pack is a must have for anyone serious about backpacking and moving around light. Quality design and craftsmanship. Thank you Zpacks. Fine job.

– Vincent C., ★★★★★

Designed to hike along mountain trails, scale steep ascents, and weather those Appalachian rain storms, the ultralight Arc Blast is perfectly suited for the demands of long distance hiking.

Comfortably transfer your pack’s weight to your hips with our patented ‘Arc Frame’ system.  The frame also creates a gap between your back and the pack allowing for air flow that helps keeps you cool.

Featuring adjustable shoulder straps, an interchangeable belt, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the award-winning Arc Blast will allow you to tackle those long days on the trail with a durable ultralight backpack designed to fit you.

 

I love this backpack. All the weight is on my hips and it barely touches my shoulders. I can hike for miles without having to remove my pack.

– Dan B., ★★★★★

Quickly pack up camp in the morning or easily access your snacks mid-hike with the zippered front loading panel on the ultralight Arc Zip backpack.

Comfortably transfer your pack’s weight to your hips with our patented ‘Arc Frame’ system.  The frame also creates a gap between your back and the pack allowing for air flow that helps keeps you cool.

Featuring adjustable shoulder straps, an interchangeable belt, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the Arc Zip will allow you to tackle those long days on the trail with a durable ultralight backpack designed to fit you.

Used by Deux Pas Vers l’Autre on their two year thru-hike across Europe.

 

Love everything about this pack. Lightweight, comfortable, well constructed, and plenty of room for all my gear. Fast delivery to Australia.

– Miachael, ★★★★★

From those grueling east coast ascents to long water carries across the desert, the Arc Air is a durable pack designed to be the ultimate combination of simplicity and function.

Featuring custom Curved Carbon Fiber Air Stays, the Arc Air creates a gap between your back and the pack for airflow and cushioning.  The frame transfers weight to your hips, keeping the weight off of your shoulders and providing a comfortable fit.

The ROBIC® version of the Arc Air is highly durable and provides added abrasion resistance over the DCF version.

Featuring adjustable shoulder straps, an interchangeable belt, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the Arc Air is sure to become your pack of choice.

I just finished a round trip thru hike of the Ozark Highlands Trail. I had no problem with the pack. I would reccomend it to anyone.

– Edgar B., ★★★★★

From those grueling east coast ascents to long water carries across the desert, the Arc Air is a durable pack designed to be the ultimate combination of simplicity and function.

Featuring custom Curved Carbon Fiber Air Stays, the Arc Air creates a gap between your back and the pack for airflow and cushioning.  The frame transfers weight to your hips, keeping the weight off of your shoulders and providing a comfortable fit.

The ROBIC® fabric is highly durable and provides added abrasion resistance.

Featuring adjustable shoulder straps, an interchangeable belt, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the Arc Air is sure to become your pack of choice.

For a smaller volume pack, check out our Arc Air 50L.

I think it's the final form of backpacking. The size, weight and specifications are simple and very easy to use.

– Yokoyama H., ★★★★★

The perfect ultralight frameless pack for a SUL thru-hike or a lightweight overnighter, the Sub-Nero is a smaller and slightly more stripped down version of our popular Nero Backpack.

Streamlined to only the most essential features, the Sub-Nero is great for hikers with dialed in base weights and minimalist kits.

Featuring a sit pad, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the highly versatile Sub-Nero allows you to get the most out of any day, section, or thru-hike.

The Sub Nero is definitely the best pack for ultralight backpackers that have their kit stripped down.

– David W., ★★★★★

The perfect ultralight frameless pack for a SUL thru-hike or a lightweight overnighter, the Sub-Nero is a smaller and slightly more stripped down version of our popular Nero Backpack.

Streamlined to only the most essential features, the Sub-Nero is great for hikers with dialed in base weights and minimalist kits.

The ROBIC® version of the Sub-Nero is highly durable and provides added abrasion resistance over the DCF version.

Featuring a sit pad, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the highly versatile Sub-Nero allows you to get the most out of any day, section, or thru-hike.

This backpack was the ultimate step into the right direction! The value of this pack surpasses almost all my other gear, without it, the path to a lighter future would never have been taken. The quality of the pack, the weight, the effortless comfort all adds to the beauty of the simple design. Only carry what you need and have no fear. The beauty of a sub 10 base weight starts here 😁  and the Nero makes it all possible!

– Daniel T., ★★★★★

Designed for hikers pushing their limits and obsessing over every gram.  The ultralight Nero is a compact frameless backpack streamlined to only the most essential features making it great for hikes where less weight and volume is required.

Multiple thru-hikes of the Triple Crown trails have been completed with the Nero, helping to prove that smaller volume frameless packs are a legitimate approach to long-distance hiking.

Featuring a removable webbing belt, sit pad, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the highly versatile Nero will allow you to get the most out of any day, section, or thru-hike.

Fit and comfort is great. Highly recommend this pack.

– Mark R.., ★★★★★

Designed for hikers pushing their limits and obsessing over every gram. The ultralight Nero is a compact frameless backpack streamlined to only the most essential features making it great for hikes where less weight and volume is required.

Multiple thru-hikes of the Triple Crown trails have been completed with the Nero, helping to prove that smaller volume frameless packs are a legitimate approach to long-distance hiking.

The ROBIC® version of the Nero is highly durable and provides added abrasion resistance over the DCF version.

Featuring a removable webbing belt, sit pad, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the highly versatile Nero will allow you to get the most out of any day, section, or thru-hike.

This is absolutely perfect. Ease of loading and unloading along with typical ZPacks quality. Fits great and weighs nothing. 

– Mark P., ★★★★★

The Bagger is an ultralight frameless pack perfect for bagging peaks in the Adirondacks or for carrying around town. Featuring a small and streamlined design, the Bagger can be packed down small as a secondary pack for summit side trips or used as an ultralight minimalist pack for short adventures into the backcountry.