Top backpack, light as hell and the comfort is top class.

– Jean G., ★★★★★

The Arc Haul Ultra backpack is designed for comfort and durability at an unbeatable weight. Made from Ultra 100X material, the Arc Haul is innovatively designed for long days between resupply. Whether you are thru-hiking or out for a week, this ultralight backpack is a workhorse from the Sierras to the Smokies.

Transfer your pack’s weight to your hips with our curved carbon fiber Arc Frame system, and enjoy the air gap between your back and the pack to keep you cool.

Dial in the perfect fit with our patented adjustable torso height, interchangeable shoulder straps and belts, and tons of modular add-ons. The Arc Haul Ultra will allow you to tackle long days on the trail with a durable ultralight backpack designed to fit you.

An absolutely pleasure cruiser in terms of comfort and carry. I had some pretty ultralight gear (10.5 lb baseweight) but see this pack carrying much more weight when needed.

– Russ P., ★★★★★

The Arc Haul Ultra backpack is designed for comfort and durability at an unbeatable weight. Made from Ultra 100X material, the Arc Haul is innovatively designed for long days between resupply. Whether you are thru-hiking or out for a week, this ultralight backpack is a workhorse from the Sierras to the Smokies.

Transfer your pack’s weight to your hips with our curved carbon fiber Arc Frame system, and enjoy the air gap between your back and the pack to keep you cool.

Dial in the perfect fit with our patented adjustable torso height, interchangeable shoulder straps and belts, and tons of modular add-ons. The Arc Haul Ultra will allow you to tackle long days on the trail with a durable ultralight backpack designed to fit you.

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

– John M., ★★★★★

The Arc Haul Ultra backpack is designed for comfort and durability at an unbeatable weight. Made from Ultra 100X material, the Arc Haul is innovatively designed for long days between resupply. Whether you are thru-hiking or out for a week, this ultralight backpack is a workhorse from the Sierras to the Smokies.

Transfer your pack’s weight to your hips with our curved carbon fiber Arc Frame system, and enjoy the air gap between your back and the pack to keep you cool.

Dial in the perfect fit with our patented adjustable torso height, interchangeable shoulder straps and belts, and tons of modular add-ons. The Arc Haul Ultra will allow you to tackle long days on the trail with a durable ultralight backpack designed to fit you.

Fantastic move to the Arc Haul pack from a traditional internal frame type pack. Although I didn't really need a 70L pack, I decided to go with the biggest I could get as the top rolls down if compartment is not filled up.

– John S., ★★★★★

The Arc Haul Ultra backpack is designed for comfort and durability at an unbeatable weight. Made from Ultra 100X material, the Arc Haul is innovatively designed for long days between resupply. Whether you are thru-hiking or out for a week, this ultralight backpack is a workhorse from the Sierras to the Smokies.

Transfer your pack’s weight to your hips with our curved carbon fiber Arc Frame system, and enjoy the air gap between your back and the pack to keep you cool.

Dial in the perfect fit with our patented adjustable torso height, interchangeable shoulder straps and belts, and tons of modular add-ons. The Arc Haul Ultra will allow you to tackle long days on the trail with a durable ultralight backpack designed to fit you.

This backpack is like finding prince charming! I never knew how bad i had it with other backpacks until i used this bad boy! Holy moly there is a difference!!! The back support, and how its off my shoulders blows my mind!!! Soooo worth it!

– Libby, ★★★★★

The Arc Haul Ultra is your trail-tested partner for epic thru-hikes and everyday escapes. Crafted from ultra-durable Ultra 100X fabric, this powerhouse of a pack balances comfort and strength with barely-there weight.

Designed with women in mind, it helps you carry with confidence. Our signature curved carbon fiber Arc Frame transfers weight to your hips and creates a breathable space between your back and the pack. No more sweaty discomfort during long climbs or hot days.

With a patented adjustable torso height, interchangeable shoulder straps, and a padded belt that hugs your shape, the Arc Haul Ultra isn’t just made to fit, it’s made to fit you. Add modular accessories to suit your adventure style and you’re ready to take on big miles with comfort, grace, and grit.

It is really the best backpack I have ever owned. Lightweight, waterproof (tested under strong rain), a lot of space inside and very well balanced all the weight goes in the hips so the shoulders are always relaxed. Love it 🥰

– Daniele B., ★★★★★

The Arc Zip Ultra was built from the ground up for hikers who need quick access to their gear and all-day comfort on the trail. The front zip panel lets you grab your food bag or camera gear without digging through your pack. Our signature curved carbon fiber Arc Frame transfers weight to your hips and creates a breathable space between your back and the pack. No more sweaty discomfort during long climbs or hot days.

With a patented adjustable torso height, interchangeable shoulder straps, and a padded belt that hugs your shape this ultralight pack is ready to move with you wherever the miles take you.

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

– Mark P., ★★★★★

The Bagger Ultra 25L is the ultimate small travel backpack to take you from plane, to town, to trail. It is sized to fit under airplane seats and can even count as your personal item on budget airlines. With the right gear list you can bag a peak or two on a daytrip excursion or even do a couple overnights with a Summer Quilt, an ultralight tent, and room to spare.  

Featuring a small and streamlined design, the Bagger can be packed as a secondary backpack for summit side trips or used as an ultralight minimalist pack for short adventures into the backcountry. The Bagger utilizes an included, easily removable foam sit pad that doubles as a frame and padding against your back.

With 3 different interchangeable strap designs, a removable belt, a comfy sit pad, and a bunch of cool modular add-ons, the versatile Bagger Ultra is your ticket to maximizing day hikes, weekend trips, or commutes.

The perfect ultralight frameless pack for peak bagging, overnighters, and short trips, the Sub-Nero Ultra is a smaller and slightly more stripped down version of our popular Nero Ultra Backpack.

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

With 3 different interchangeable strap designs, a removable belt, a comfy sit pad, and a bunch of cool modular add-ons, the versatile SubNero Ultra is your ticket to maximizing every day hike, section hike, or thru-hike. Time to level up your outdoor game!

The Nero Ultra 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 our Nero series backpacks, helping to prove that smaller volume frameless packs are a legitimate approach to long-distance hiking.

With 3 different interchangeable strap designs, a removable belt, a comfy sit pad, and a bunch of cool modular add-ons, the versatile Nero Ultra is your ticket to maximizing every day hike, section hike, or thru-hike. Time to level up your outdoor game!

The 50L Super Nero is our biggest and baddest frameless backpack, designed to keep it light and tight with only the must-have features. Perfect for hikes where you want to keep things minimal but mighty.

Our Nero series has conquered multiple thru-hikes of the epic Triple Crown trails, proving that smaller, frameless packs can crush long-distance hikes like a boss.

With 3 different interchangeable strap designs, a removable belt, a comfy sit pad, and a bunch of cool modular add-ons, the versatile Super Nero Ultra is your ticket to maximizing every day hike, section hike, or thru-hike. Time to level up your outdoor game!

Really glad I bought this pouch—it works with my pack’s waist belt, it’s practically weightless, and it’s the perfect size for phone, compass, map and a few snacks.

– Charles Y., ★★★★★

From the summit to the streets, the versatile Front Utility Pack Accessory provides quick and easy access to all your essentials.

With plenty of space for your phone, a camera, a jacket or snacks, the ultralight F.U.P.A. can be worn as a stand-alone item while bagging a peak or for a night out on the town.

Leave the webbing belt at home and connect the F.U.P.A. directly to one of our backpacks for the ultimate pack accessory.

Really appreciate the ability to carry it different ways and to carry it alone on days in town. Saves much time and aggravation as you can get to most things you need during your hike when carried on your chest.

– Mark B., ★★★★★

This versatile four-in-one backpack accessory is one of our most popular items.  The ability to choose between four different configurations helps make the Multi-Pack the perfect companion for just about any adventure.

Need a spare set of Multi-Pack straps?  Click here.

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The belt pouches on Zpacks are one of the many selling points for their products. They are roomy, easy to access and are superior to that offered on any other pack I've used!

– Cristy G., ★★★★★

Be prepared for whatever the trail may bring by keeping your essentials close in hand with our belt pouches. These pouches clip securely to a padded belt, like on our Arc backpacks. There is plenty of space for a headlamp, folded maps, snacks, hat and gloves, gadgets, you name it.

If your backpack has a webbing belt, try Belt Pouches with Pads.

Designed for the adventurer on the go, our Shoulder Pouch w/ Zipper is the ideal place to store items that you need on the ready, like a small camera, your wallet, a map or your smart phone. The streamlined design carries comfortably on your shoulder, and you will hardly notice them there.

The small exterior mesh pocket can be used to store your small items like lip balm, emergency whistle, or a compass.

Keeps your cell phone secure and handy when you need it for navigation or to take a picture. Pouch weighs next to nothing; a must for every serious hiker. I highly recommend this product.

– Paul G., ★★★★★

Shoulder Pouches are the ideal place to keep your small camera or phone in reach for taking quick photos. The main compartment of the shoulder pouches are a good size for your wallet, car keys, map, headlamp, mittens, sunglasses, candy bars, pack towel, GPS, or any other items you would like to have within easy reach. The pouches carry comfortably on your shoulder, and you will hardly notice them there.

The small exterior mesh pocket can be used to store your small items like lip balm, emergency whistle, or a compass.