LiteAF
LiteAF ECOPAK 30L Curve
LiteAF builds to order in ECOPAK, a recycled laminate that is waterproof like Ultra but made from post-consumer polyester. At 13 oz for 45 L of total volume it is one of the lightest packs in this catalog, and custom sizing is included in the price.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓13 oz is exceptionally light, second only to the Cotopaxi Batac among packs here.
- ✓ECOPAK EPLX200 is waterproof and made from post-consumer recycled polyester.
- ✓Custom-built to the buyer's torso and belt measurements at no extra cost.
- ✓45 L of total volume is generous for the weight.
- ✓$235 is reasonable for a made-to-order pack in a premium laminate.
- ✓Colour and layout options are extensive compared with off-the-shelf packs.
- ✓Hipbelt pockets included.
- ✓A genuinely small maker, so buyers deal directly with the people building the pack.
Cons
- ✗Frameless at 45 L is a demanding combination that punishes careless packing.
- ✗No published maximum load figure.
- ✗Made-to-order means lead times measured in weeks.
- ✗Laminate fabrics are difficult to field-repair.
- ✗No adjustable torso, though custom sizing partly compensates.
- ✗Warranty and support depend on a very small operation continuing to trade.
- ✗Negligible resale market compared with the better-known cottage brands.
- ✗No retail presence at all for trying one on.
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