Short Torso Packs

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!

I absolutely love this pack. Its super comfortable and super light!

– Charlene, ★★★★★

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.

We bought two of these backpacks last year used them for 60+ miles without issues. They are way more comfortable and lighter than our previous backpacsk. We loved them, looking forward for our next backpacking trip this summer.

– Liz, C★★★★★

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.

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.

The Women's Arc Haul UltraEPX is built to move with you; mile after mile. Whether you're trekking the AT, exploring the High Sierras, or chasing sunrises through the Shenandoahs, this ultralight pack offers a customized fit that won’t slow you down.

Engineered with Ultra 100X and EPX 200 fabrics, this pack blends high-performance durability with a fresh splash of color. The signature Curved Carbon Fiber frame creates a ventilated gap between your back and the pack; keeping you cool and comfortable through long climbs and hot miles.

Three different styles of adjustable shoulder straps and an interchangeable padded hip belt offer excellent weight transfer, keeping your load stable as you navigate switchbacks or rocky descents. Modular add-ons let you tailor your gear setup; because every hike is different, and your pack should adapt to your journey.

I bought the Woman's Arc Haul Ultra with various add-ons. It is the most comfortable pack I've tried. I love the possibilities to customize it with all the add-ons!

– Pia★★★★★

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 adventurers who need quick access to their gear and all-day comfort on the trail. Whether you're pausing to grab a snack or snapping a summit photo, the convenient front zip panel gives you fast access to essentials, without unpacking everything.

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 hips this ultralight pack is ready to move with you wherever the miles take you.