Ultrahike 60 (available May 2010)

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Ultrahike 60 Stealth Grey Ultrahike 60 Garrigue Green

The Ultrahike 60 is an ultra-lightweight, mid-volume backpack that is ideal for 3–7 day backpacking trips.

At 1.25 kg, the Ultrahike 60 is exceptionally light for a rucksack with such a comfortable carry, weighing 500–700 g less than most other backpacks with comparable back systems. It has a fixed back length and is available in two sizes.

All the seams on the main body and lid are either welded or taped, which means the Ultrahike 60 is virtually waterproof and ideal for use in wet weather. (For technical reasons the seams attaching the back panel cannot be sealed but are largely protected from the weather by the wearer’s own back.)

Price£120
Capacity: 60 litres
Load: 12-15 kg (18 kg max)
Back length:M2 (50 cm), M3 (58 cm)
Weight: 1.25 kg
Colour: Stealth Grey, Garrigue Green
Carrying system
  • Full 8.00 mm pre-curved 7001-T6 aluminium frame
  • Single-piece back panel moulded from EVA foam
  • Dual-element stiffened hip-belt with double adjustment
  • Fixed back length (2 sizes – M2, M3)
Features
  • Watertight external lid pocket
  • Internal sleeve for hydration bladder
  • 2 x ice-axe/walking-pole holders
  • Stash side pockets made from stretch-mesh
  • Side-compression system
  • Watertight construction
Fabrics
  • 420d Dynatech fabric on back panel and structural areas
  • 300d micro-ripstop polyester on main front areas
  • 40d ripstop nylon internal fabrics