Bonfus
Bonfus Iterus 38L
The frameless Iterus 38L weighs 380 g before the 35 g webbing belt. It holds 30 L inside plus 8 L in external pockets, with an Ultra 200X body over an Ultra 400X base. Bonfus gives a layered load guide: 9-10 kg with the optional padded hipbelt, 8-9 kg on the webbing belt and 6-7 kg beltless.
Specifications
What do these specs mean? →Pros
- ✓380 g for a 38 L pack in Ultra 200X with a 400X floor is near the low end of the frameless class.
- ✓The three-tier load guide (beltless, webbing, padded belt) is more honest than a single headline figure.
- ✓Two strap-loop positions cover torsos up to 22 in without separate sizes.
- ✓UltraGrid on the pockets and straps where abrasion concentrates.
- ✓A webbing belt is included in the price.
Cons
- ✗The padded hipbelt and hipbelt pockets are optional extras.
- ✗Comfortable load tops out around 20-22 lb even with the padded belt.
- ✗No back pad is listed, so packing a foam pad against the back is part of the system.
- ✗No hydration sleeve or bear-canister fit is described.
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