LiteAF
LiteAF ECOPAK 46L Curve Full Suspension
LiteAF's framed thru-hiking pack, the Curve Full Suspension is the stayed counterpart to its frameless Curve. The 46 L main body (about 61 L with the external pockets) weighs 31 oz in medium torso and hipbelt, and the hipbelt is now removable and interchangeable. A 40 L version at $315 adds an XS torso. Both are made to order in ECOPAK, with UltraWeave or Dyneema for $35 more.
Specifications
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| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 40 L | $315 | — |
| 46 Lthis pack | $330 | 1.94 lbs |
Features
Pros
- ✓Torso and hipbelt are chosen independently from four sizes each, so fit is close to custom.
- ✓Two removable curved aluminium stays carry about 35 lb at under 2 lb of pack.
- ✓LiteAF states a bear canister fits inside.
- ✓About 15 L of external pocketing on top of the 46 L main body.
- ✓The hipbelt is now removable and interchangeable.
- ✓Three fabric choices, with ECOPAK EPLX200 the cheapest.
Cons
- ✗The hipbelt has no pockets; shoulder-strap pockets are an add-on.
- ✗Made to order, so it is not an off-the-shelf purchase.
- ✗No hydration sleeve is described.
- ✗Weight varies from 25 to 36 oz depending on the sizes chosen, so the headline figure is for a medium build.
- ✗No ventilated back or raincover.
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