The name says
it all: Nimbus means it has a 3D Tepex Nimbus
style framesheet: the best-fitting, most
comfortable and durable frame on the market.
Access means a panel loading system that makes
packing and unpacking a breeze. FZ means it is
leaner and meaner than most. Light Packs, the
pack category that means it is designed for the
backpacker that travels light (not ultralight).
The main differences between the Nimbus Light
Packs and the Nimbus Ultralight Packs are the
beefier fabrics and the addition of a hip belt
with an exoskeleton of HDPE plastic that supports
more weight without sagging, and an external lid.
Finally, 3800 means 3800 cubic-inch capacity.
Sizes:
short / regular Weight: 4 lbs. 9 oz. Cubes: 3800 Price: $270
virga
This is the
pack for the person who lives and breathes
ultralight. Titanium tool spoons, Sil nylon
tarps—you know who you are! You’ve
spent a considerable sum getting your pack weight
down to 20 pounds. Now the good news—your
ideal pack is only $100 bucks! The nylon shell
gains support and rigidity from your sleeping
pad—simply drop in a rolled pad and let it
uncoil to push against the bag, and pack your
gear inside the roll. The Virga has fixed (not
interchangeable), nicely padded shoulder straps
and a 1.5" webbing hip belt that adjusts to
fit most hips. The Virga had the highest score in
BACKPACKER’S "Superlight Smackdown,"
August 2003.
Sizes: short / regular / long Weight: 1 lbs. 3 oz. Cubes: 3200 Colors: Sulpher/Indigo (all
sizes) and Golden Brown/Black (regular torso only) Price: $110
nimbus ozone
This full-suspension,
3800 cubic inch pack weighs less than 3 lbs and
allows you to carry 40-pound loads in amazing
comfort, thanks to our 3D molded composite
Tepex® frame and our ergonomically designed
harness system. The pack is fully hydration
compatible with an internal sleeve and port. Are
you the backpacker who has made a conscious
decision to reduce your pack weight, but you
still like a storm & bug proof shelter? Do
you still want to cook up some gourmet cuisine
and maybe have a couple shots of your favorite
libation at the end of a long day? If 35 to 40
pounds just seems to be as light as you can get,
this is your pack.
Sizes:
short / regular Weight: 3 lbs Cubes: 3800 Colors: Lapis/Indigo and Burnt
Brick/Black Price: $215
talus
Arête &
Talus are modernized versions of the classic top-loading
rucksack. Draw-cord top closures and dual side
release top compression straps are ideal for
cinching down your climbing rope. The front
compression panel (Arete) or bungee cord (Talus)
allow you to securely stow the gear you want to
keep handy, such as a shovel or Crazy Creek®
chair. Constructed of 210-D Cordura fabric. The
talus is slightly shorter and recommended for
those with 19" or less torso length.
• "S"
contoured padded shoulder straps
• Sliding sternum strap
• Padded hip belt
• Ice axe loops
• Haul loops
• Schoeller wand pockets (will hold water
bottles)
• Floating top lid
• Daisy chains for lashing gear
Sizes: one
size Weight: 1 lbs. 15 oz. Cubes: 2000 Price: $95
ruff rider dog pack
This pack
is anatomically designed to fit the contours of
your dog. It gives your pet the capacity to carry
a load in comfort without the pack interfering
with his stride. Plus, it can be easily adjusted
for a perfect fit. The bombproof construction
with High Tenacity 210 denier Cordura fabric will
hold up to the kind of punishment your dog can
dish out. It features 550 gram fleece backed with
foam pads where the pack contacts your dog’s
ribs, as well the top yoke which distributes the
load over your dog’s shoulders and spine.
Soft tubular webbing secures the pack across the
chest and under the belly. Reflective strips are
visible from all angles for your companion’s
safety.
Colors: Smoke Blue, Burnt Brick
size
dogs
capacity
price
small
18" - 24"
900 cubes
$50
medium
24" - 30"
1100 cubes
$51
large
30" - 36"
1300 cubes
$52
Canoe Gear
quetico
Designed and
built to be the ultimate canoe-tripping packs and,
prior to our Nimbus Great Northern, they were.
The anatomically designed harness system and foam
padded back panel hugs your body and puts the
weight of the load close to your back and on your
hips. Heavy-duty side lift handles and haul loop
make lifting the pack out of the canoe and
putting it on your back easy.
An innovation in thwart bag design, the unique
wedge shape hangs straight down off the thwart. A
rigid plastic bottom prevents sagging and can be
removed to double as a cutting/fillet board.
These bags are excellent at shedding the rain
with their angled front and back. They attach to
the thwart with buckles. Wedge Thwart Bags are
equipped with snaphook straps for attachment to
our packs and to be used as a chest pack. D-Rings
on the front for attaching our map pockets. The
large Wedge has an additional front zipper pocket.Made
with High Tenacity 210 Denier Cordura and
waterproof YKK Zippers.
size
cubes
dimensions
price
small
750
14" x 6"
$41
large
950
17" x 6"
$49
Map Cases
The
elnino is perfectly suited for attachment on our
thwart bags, portage packs, and backpacks. Shock-corded
hooks running from all corners allows secure
attachment. The ziplock like closure guarantees
your map stays dry.
Size: 10 " x
11.5" Price: $16
Accessories
armored
pockets Armored
pockets work with our packs and most other packs
on the market. These ultralight pockets with foam
padding attach to a pack's side, front or lid
compression straps, offering you extra room,
protection and convenience; they can also
function as a stand-alone packing system. They
feature a water-resistant YKK zipper, with the
protection of a "garage" that the
slider parks in. The fabrics are ultralight 70-denier
ripstop Hybrid sil-nylon Cordura and 210-denier
nylon Cordura.
size
weight
dimensions
price
SM
2.2 oz.
8.5" x 4.5" x 2.5"
$18.00
MD
2.8 oz.
9.5" x 5.5" x 3"
$20.00
LG
3.7 oz
12" x 6.5" x 3.5"
$22.00
pack
pocket Granite
Gear Pack Pockets are designed to work with our
packs and most other packs on the market. These
ultralight pockets with foam backing attach to a
pack's side, front or lid compression straps,
offering you extra room, protection and
convenience. They feature a water-resistant YKK
zipper, with the protection of a "garage"
that the slider parks in. Constructed of
ultralight 70-denier ripstop Hybrid sil-nylon
Cordura and 210-denier nylon Cordura.
size
weight
dimensions
price
SM
2 oz.
10" x 4" x 3
"
$17.00
MD
2.6 oz.
13" x 4 " x 3"
$19.00
LG
2.7 oz
13" x 5" x 3"
$21.00
square
rock solid
These sacks
differ from our classic Round Rock Solids in that
they are designed to become square in shape
instead of round when compressed. We have found
the squares nest together better when you are
packing more than one Rock Solid in a pack.
Colors:
Assorted
size
weight
dimensions
price
small
4.3 oz.
6.5" x 16.5"
$25
medium
4.7 oz.
8" x 18.5"
$26
large
5.7 oz.
9" x 20"
$27.50
x-large
6.7 oz.
10" x 21"
$29
air
space
Our ultralight
zippered stowage solution. They are much more
accessible than a stuffsack and, because of their
shape, they tend to fit well into your pack. The
"bath tub" construction leaves no seams
to leak when they are set on the wet earth or in
the bottom of a kayak for that matter. The
perfect packing system for clothes and food.
