Top Side Pocket

$27.95 USD Weight 0.49 oz / 14 g
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These pockets are perfect for a few bulky items that I like to bring on my trips. I highly recommend them!

– Michael H., ★★★★★

Sometimes an adventure calls for a little extra space. Made from Ultra material, our modular Top Side Pockets allow you to carry extra gear (like your cooking pot or rain gear) on the outside of your pack while still being able to accommodate taller items (like trekking poles, an umbrella, or a fishing pole) behind the pockets.

  • Constructed with Black Ultra 100X fabric on the back, and durable, stretchy pocket mesh on the front.

  • Mesh allows you to easily see the contents, and to dry out wet items.

  • They are a good fit for a 1 Liter or smaller pot, a water filter, hat and gloves, our rain jacket and pants, or an inflatable sleeping pad.

  • Since these are not sewn to the pack you can still stand tall items like trekking poles, an umbrella, or a fishing pole behind the pockets.

  • The pockets can be taken off or added later.

  • Compatible with any backpack that has attachment points on the sides. Shock cord at the four corners of the pocket can reach up and down to accommodate different pack sizes and positioning.

  • All Zpacks gear has a two year limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Please see our return / warranty policy.

  • Made in the USA.

Dimensions: ~6" wide x 3" deep x 8" tall

Volume: About 2.5L Each

3.3oz/sqyd Ultra 100


Ultra 100 is composed of a woven 100 denier Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) face fabric laminated to a waterproof lining. Our 2nd generation fabric has a 50% thicker, more durable .75 mil laminate. The fabric is fully waterproof and has extremely high tear and abrasion resistance.

Our Repair Tape and Adhesive products stick extremely well to the interior of this fabric.

Tear Strength: 69.4 lbs. warp; 89.6 lbs. fill

Water Resistance:
 >20,000 mmH₂O

.3.5 oz/sqyd Mesh

This is the mesh that we use on our backpack's center pockets. It is relatively light weight for mesh, while being difficult to tear. It can withstand getting caught on branches and other typical abrasion that backpacks are subjected to. The hole size is a about 4 mm (a little over 1/8"). 


Weight:
 3.5 oz/sqyd (119 g/m²)



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MA
08/06/2020
Mark A.
Mexico

Just what the Trail Doctor ordered.....

Well......Although I have an ARC HAUL and love it, I bought a NERO and really love the pack. Then I bought the Titanium Caldera Cone because I had bought the .6L Evernew cookpot. So, with that nice set up I, OF COURSE needed the Top-Side-Pocket for the Nero and BAM........Perfect, just Perfect. So nice to NOT have to open the pack just to make some coffee or rehydrate a quick meal I keep in the Mesh front pocket. GREAT Piece of kit. I bought this one from the BARGAIN section and I looked it over and can NOT see any problem or changed stitch patterns.....Just wonderful this company. GREAT CUSTOMER service and ALL my queries and emails are answered with BLAZING SPEED. Thanks Derrick. PS. Bought the Dyneema stuff sack for the Evernew Cookpot at the same time and I am happier than a Hiker at the Northern Terminus. Trail Name: Heart Failure.

TL
02/12/2025
Teri L.
United States

Useful product

I attached this to the back of my pack (easy to do and lots of places this item will attach) and use it to have quick access to food and other items I don’t want squished and want fast access to. I’m a fan!

Zpacks Top Side Pocket Review
JO
01/04/2025
John O.
United States

Pocket is a nice addition

This is great for carrying my rain gear and having it readily accessible.

AW
12/11/2024
Ann W.
Australia

Great addition to the pack

Handy to store small gear, easy to get to and easy to see.

S
11/14/2024
Scott
United States

Nice addition

I hike with my dog Maggie and I carry all of her gear, sleep system and dog food so my pack can really get packed. I needed additional storage. These are just what I needed to clear room for her stuff. I started with one and I ordered the second one. I really like them. A great addition to my pack system.