Exped
Exped Summit Hike 25
For a simple frameless daypack, Exped offers the Summit Hike 25: 600D Cordura polyester with a 1,500 mm coating, an air-mesh back pad, a rain cover stowed in a bottom pocket and a hydration tube outlet. Exped quotes 18.3-22.6 oz depending on what is fitted, and a 22 lb load limit. The 15 L version costs $10 less.
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Specifications
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| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 15 L | $90 | — |
| 25 Lthis pack | $100 | 1.41 lbs |
Features
Pros
- ✓600D Cordura polyester is far tougher than the 210D fabrics on competing sub-1.5 lb daypacks.
- ✓Rain cover included at $100.
- ✓A published 22 lb load limit for a frameless pack.
- ✓Shoulder-strap pockets for a phone or snacks.
- ✓Recycled fabric with a 1,500 mm PU coating.
Cons
- ✗No frame or framesheet, so 22 lb is a ceiling, not a comfortable carry.
- ✗Pockets sit on the shoulder straps rather than the hipbelt.
- ✗One size only, with no torso adjustment.
- ✗Exped lists a tube outlet but does not state a reservoir sleeve.
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