The ShadowLight™ Ultralight backpack brings a new meaning to "ultralight backpacking". No longer do you have to sacrifice everything to get below a 2 lb pack weight!
Shadowlight- named for its ultralight weight and how well it rides on your back. Due to its geometry and weight, it feels like an extension of your body.
- Ultralight and Ultra Comfortable: Coming in at under 2 lbs (including a durable 24 in. frame & wide hip belt,) it comfortably carries up to 35+ lbs. The shoulder straps, hip belt, & removable back panel were all crafted to fit anatomically, making the Shadowlight Backpack feel more like an extension of your body.
- Ultralight With Extra Organization and Access: The Shadowlight Backpack is equipped with side pockets, large hip belt pockets, stretch-mesh pockets, & a full length main panel entry zipper to keep you organized on the trail while keeping your pack weight under 2 lbs. The adjustable roll-top gives you additional access & customizable space for packing.
- High Strength Ultralight Fabric: We used our own special Spectra / Robic Ripstop fabric, which gives you the benefits of both a high tenacity nylon & UHMWPE fibers! Enjoy the strength and durability of a much heavier fabric, but now in an ultralight package.
Embrace a better kind of ultralight exploration that doesn't sacrifice comfort & organization with the Shadowlight Backpack.
45L: 1 lb 14.5 oz
60L: 1 lb 15.5 oz
Features:
Roll-top enclosure, with front center zip access
Top cinch strap to further secure roll-top or to strap on pads, tents, etc.
Self compressing bottom curve to keep your load higher & closer to your back
Front - 2 stretch fabric pockets to hold extra gear
Hip Belt - 2 hip belt zippered pockets with key clip
Sides - 2 Water bottle pockets, with a pocket above to hold even more gear
Removable hip belt
Removable aluminum frame (We recommend you only remove the frame if you intend to go frameless long-term, it is very difficult to put back in place properly)
Removable back pad that also doubles as a sit pad
Reinforced fabric on underside of pack & pockets
Technology:
- Sizes: 45L, 60L (includes external pockets, but excludes extra space from the roll top)
- Volume: 45L - (35L main compartment, pockets are 10L, then the rolltop is bonus 10L)
60L - (50L Main compartment, pockets are 10L, then the rolltop is bonus 10L, Stretch mesh is bonus as well) - Fabrics: 100D Robic Nylon w/ 200D Spectra Ripstop, 210D Robic Nylon w/ 400D Spectra Ripstop
- Water Resistance: WP Rating 1500 mm HH
Internal Frame: 24" (vertical) Aluminum Alloy - Zippers: YKK
- Hardware: Duraflex plastic hardware
- Fits up to: 40" Pant Waist
- Max Recommended Carry Weight: 35 lbs
- Hydration Compatible: This pack can be used with most water bladders if desired
- Main Dimensions: 45L: 24" x 11" x 6.5"
60L: 24" x 11" x 7.5" - Hip Belt Dimensions (not including webbing):
S - 28.5” length, pockets 5.5" x 2.5”
M - 31” length, pockets 6.5" x 2.5”
L - 34” length, pockets 6.5" x 2.5” - Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise
Shadowlight Dimensions
Pack Dimensions:
- 45L: 24" x 11" x 6.5"
- 60L: 24" x 11" x 7.5"
Hip Belt Dimensions (not including webbing):
- S - 28.5” length, pockets 5.5" x 2.5”
- M - 31” length, pockets 6.5" x 2.5”
- L - 34” length, pockets 6.5" x 2.5”
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Overall, a nice bag, that is light and well padded. At almost 50, these are the most important features to me. Here are few things I'd change. I am not sure why the zipper in the back nor the water spout does not have a flap covering them to keep water out when it rains. I am also not sure why the water spout hole is in the middle rather than one side or the other. It was kind of annoying. I've bought three lightweight bags in the last year. Overall, due to the metal frame and padding, this will be my choice moving foward.
After 1 overnight trek and multiple day hikes to break it in and get feel for it, it's holding up well. Mesh outside pockets were handy and deep, and the spacious hip pockets had plenty of room for snacks and even the cellphone. Straps and back feel comfortable and being able to pull the back panel out to use as a sit pad was phenomenal at camp at the end of a long hike.
I'm upgrading from an old, 80 litre pack now that I'm starting to get back into backpacking. This pack is light and mostly more comfortable than the old one. I like the zipper along the back giving access to the middle of the pack as well.
I've only taken it on one test hike so far, but the weight distribution feels good already. I think the one con I can identify right now is that the hip buckle/strap is very narrow compared to my old pack, making it less comfortable when tightened.
When I was younger, I was in Scouts and had an old Jansport that weighed several pounds and loaded it up. Shoes and pads hung out of the sides as the zippers tried to burst open. It was a feat to get on my back. Later, when I was a young adult I "upgraded" to another pack that had the same traditional features, still weighing several pounds empty. Even trying to purchase UL gear to get the weight to a manageable level, I already was starting with a deficit. Now that I'm a few decades older, and my kid just started scouts, I needed something with modern materials and a manageable weight. The Shadowlight was the perfect upgrade as my older gear went to my kid. We had our first camp out this past weekend and it packed everything well and balanced well on my "not so young" back. I couldn't be happier with the pack. The material is well made and the design is well thought out. I have never been more comfortable. I'm looking forward to years of Scouting with my kid, who will probably get this one when I buy another OV pack for myself!
I have long considered this pack, and finally picked it up. Glad I did. Some of the cords and buckles seem cheap at first, but help achieve its low weight. The magic happens when you load it up and strap it on. It is surprisingly comfortable under load. I also really like the side top pockets. Perfect for my Toaks 550 cook kit, and mug on the other side which I never liked how those things fit in a packs main compartment. I find the hip belt pockets hard to zip properly with one hand, so there are a few things I would like to be better built, but then you also end up with a heavier pack. Definitely recommend overall.
