Six Moon Designs
Six Moon Designs Swift X
The Swift X is the X-Pac version of Six Moon Designs' Swift, using the same Delrin hoop frame as the Swift V but in a waterproof laminate. At 38.8 oz it is heavier than most packs in this segment, which is the cost of the hoop and the fabric.
Specifications
Features
Pros
- ✓X-Pac laminate is waterproof rather than merely treated.
- ✓The Delrin hoop flexes with body movement instead of resisting it.
- ✓Ultra Stretch pockets hold shape better than plain mesh.
- ✓50 L covers a bear canister and several days of food.
- ✓Six Moon Designs has one of the longest track records among cottage makers.
- ✓The hoop frame has no stays to bend or lose.
- ✓$350 is mid-range for a laminate pack from an established maker.
- ✓Hipbelt pockets included.
Cons
- ✗38.8 oz makes it one of the heaviest packs in this ultralight segment.
- ✗$100 more than the Swift V for the fabric change alone.
- ✗No published maximum load figure.
- ✗A Delrin hoop is less rigid than aluminium stays under heavy loads.
- ✗No adjustable torso.
- ✗X-Pac is harder to field-repair than the Swift V's woven Robic.
- ✗Six Moon Designs' own site shows only sale pricing, so MSRP came from a review.
- ✗Limited retail presence for in-person fitting.
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