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Webbing Belt
A simple nylon webbing belt, available in 1" or 1.5" widths,
and various lengths. A belt adds stability, transfers weight off
your shoulders, and allows you to hang the pack away from your back
when its hot by loosening the shoulder straps.
I can make this belt detachable but it adds about .3 oz.
Weight: 1.2 to 2 oz depending on length. Price:
$8
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Padded Belt popular
This belt has 2/8" thick padding that wraps around your hips
more comfortably than a plain webbing belt. The belt is attached at
the center of the pack for a secure fit.
The standard size fits waists 30" to 40". For smaller belts, such as
for a child, contact me.
Available in in 1.5 oz/sqyd Cuben Fiber, black 2.4 oz/sqyd Nylon, or 4.2 oz/sqyd Dyneema X Gridstop.
Weight:
Cuben - 1.6 oz / 45 grams. Price: $22 |
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Padded Belt with Belt Pouches
popular
This belt has the same design as the padded belt above but
with pouches sewn in. The pouches have about 1 liter of volume each.
Perfect for maps, snacks, hat and gloves, gadgets, you name it.
Available in in 1.5 oz/sqyd Cuben Fiber, black 2.4 oz/sqyd Nylon, or 4.2 oz/sqyd Dyneema X Gridstop.
Cuben - 2.1 oz / 60 grams. Price: $39
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Shoulder Padding
The smaller backpacks (Zero, Zilch, Blast 20) have a bit thinner
shoulder padding to save weight. If you would like to size up you may
do so here.
Zero,
Zilch, Blast 20 - 2/8" is standard
All larger packs - 3/8" is standard.
Weight: +.1 oz Price: $0
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Torso Height
The default height will fit an average person with a torso length
around 19" to 21". The actual measurement on the pack is
about 21" from the bottom of the belt to the top of the shoulder strap
attachment. Feel free to specify a different height.
Weight: 0 oz (tall adds about .1 oz in longer webbing)
Price: $0
Joe Says: The default height is sized to fit me. I'm 5'9. The
straps are attached slightly above my shoulders which I find helps
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Sternum Strap popular
A sternum strap using 1/2" nylon webbing and a side release clip is
added to your shoulder straps at chest level. The strap is removable
if not needed.Weight: .3 oz / 8.5 grams
Price: $7 |
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Daisy Chain
popular
1/2" width grosgrain webbing is added to the length of each shoulder
strap. This creates loops for clipping items like a compass or watch to the straps, or for
securing a platypus tube.
Weight: .2 oz / 6 grams Price: $8 |
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Hydration Port
If you prefer to carry a Platypus style water bottle on the inside of
your pack a covered, reinforced hole can be added to the side of the pack to
string out the drinking tube. You can leave the bottle loose on top of
your gear, or add
a water sleeve below.
Weight: .03 oz / 1 gram Price: $4 |
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Water Sleeve
An internal pocket is added to the backpack to hold a water bladder
against your back. Fits a 2 or 3 liter
Platypus or other similarly sized bladders. This is usually combined
with the hydration port above.
Pictured is a Blast 20 backpack turned inside out with a 3 liter
platypus.
Weight: .3 oz / 8.5 grams Price:
$12 |
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Top Strap popular
A strap is added to the top of your pack for lashing on
a stuff sack, snow crampons, a sleeping pad, or other items. The strap
is detachable
when you don't need it.
Weight: .25 oz / 7 grams Price:
$6
Joe Says: I found this option especially handy for lashing a stuff
sack of clothing or rain gear to the top of my pack on long stretches
when the main pack body was full to the top with food. |
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Base Shock Cord Loops
Two adjustable shock cord loops are added near the base of your pack.
These can be used to secure a sleeping pad, or other long item to the
outside of the backpack. The shock cord can be detached when not needed.
Weight: .35 oz / 10 grams Price: $7
Joe Says: I like the "top strap" option better for lashing gear,
but you could always use both if you need more space. |
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Shock Cord Lashing popular
3/32"
Shock cord is criss-crossed along the front of the backpack. It can be
used to compress the pack, or to strap on items. The shock cord can be
detached when not needed.
Weight: .5 oz / 14 grams Price:
$9
Joe Says: In my experience the extra compression isn't necessary,
but this is useful for securing items like wet clothing etc. |
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Haul Loop
A simple hand loop is added above the shoulder straps for lifting the
pack. If you choose not to
add this just grab a hold of the top of the pack to lift it.
Weight: .03 oz / 1 gram Price: $2
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Ice Axe Loops
You have the option of a single loop towards the center-base of the
pack, or two loops for a pair of ice axes near the corners. These are
usually combined with the Shock Cord Lashing option to secure the axe
handle(s) at the top of the pack.
Weight: .1 oz / 3 grams Price: $4
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Additional attachment loops
I can add additional small reinforced loops anywhere on the pack. These can be
used for threading shock
cord, or for clipping small items. You can either email me or add
a note below to specify where you want them.
Weight: .02 oz / .6 grams Price:
$1 each
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Sleeping Pad Sleeves
You can create a frame by coiling a thin foam pad around the inside of
your pack and packing your gear into the center. These sleeves are an
alternative option to store your pad on the outside and free up real
estate. They also allow you to remove your pad to sit on during
breaks.
The default sleeves are roughly 11" wide x 20" tall x 2"
deep. If your pad requires different dimensions just ask, no
extra charge. The sleeves have elastic to keep them tight.
The following pads are a good fit:
Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso Pad - 3/4" x 19" x 29" - 3.6 oz
Suluk46 Torso Pad - 1/2" x 19" x 33" - 2.7 oz
(shown)
Gossamer Gear (or
Suluk46) 3/8" x 19.5 x 44"
Gossamer Gear 1/4" x 20 x 44" (longer will also fit)
I can also do the same sleeves on the inside of your pack to hold a folding pad
in place for the same price.
Weight: .5 oz / 14 grams Price:
$22
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Carbon Fiber Stays
These 20" carbon rods velcro into sleeves at the corners of the
pack against your back. This keeps the pack rigid and helps transfer
weight off your shoulders and onto your hips. These are especially
useful if you are not using a foam pad as a frame, or for carrying
heavier loads in a Dyneema pack.
These can be either inside or outside the pack. Outside (as shown)
makes them a little easier to put in and take out for other uses.
Weight: about 1.5 oz / 42.5 grams
Price: $20
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Mesh Pockets
Mesh is convenient for viewing the items in your pockets and is useful
for drying wet gear, however they do add some weight to the pack. By
default the pockets are made in the same material as your backpack.
(Mesh would actually subtract weight on a Dyneema pack).
This durable polyester mesh weighs 3.0 oz / sqyd, has holes smaller
than 1/4", and is dark gray colored.
Weight: +.4 oz / 11.4 grams
Price: $0
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Tall Side Pockets
The regular side pockets are sized to fit 1 or 1.5 liter bottles, and
are positioned low on the pack to make them easy to reach into without
removing the pack.
Tall side pockets will fit a 2 or 3 liter platypus,
or other items like a tent, but you may have to remove the pack to get
your items out. Don't put all your weight on one side.
Weight: +.1 oz / 3 grams per side
Price: $2 per side
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Top Side Pockets
Add a second set of pockets above the standard side pockets. These can
be in the regular material (cuben or sil-nylon), or in slightly
heavier 3 oz/sqyd mesh as shown.
The dimensions are roughly 6" wide x 3" deep x 8" tall and are a good
fit for a cooking pot or other items.
Weight: .16 oz / 4.5 grams per pocket
Price: $10 per pocket
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Shoulder Pouches popular
These pouches clip to your shoulder straps and are convenient for carrying
a camera and other quick-access items.
These can be used on non-ZPacks backpacks as well.
Weight: .28 oz / 8 grams each
Price: $19 each / $35 pair |
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Backpack Lid new!
This Lid attaches to the backpack at 3 points. It has a waterproof
zipper opening, holds about 3.5 liters volume, and comes in Cuben
Fiber, or Dyneema X Ripstop.
This can be used on non-ZPacks backpacks as well.
Weight: 1.3 oz / 37 grams Price: $35
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Make my pack in Dyneema X Gridstop
Dyneema X Gridstop is a heavy duty 4.2 oz/sqyd material that is used in some
"heavyweight" backpacks. Each white dyneema
thread can hold over 150 lbs. A secondary ripstop grid is angled at 45
degrees.
You can upgrade any cuben fiber Blast or Zero backpack to gray Dyneema X Gridstop
for the same price.
Dyneema X 20 - 2,000 cubic inches, 7.4 oz (versus 3.3 oz in cuben)
Dyneema X 26 - 2,600 cubic inches, 8.7 oz (versus 3.9 oz in cuben)
Dyneema X 32 - 3,200 cubic inches, 9.6 oz (versus 4.3 oz in cuben)
Weight: ?? Price: $0
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Custom Options
If you have made special arrangements you can enter a description and
amount owed in the boxes below.
You can also add notes to your order, for example "please make my pack in
white instead of green". Just leave the amount at zero.
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