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ULA Equipment UltraGrid Nexus
Between the 35 L Photon and the 50 L CDT sits the 2026 Nexus, ULA's 40 L frameless pack. It weighs 18 oz stripped and 21.5 oz complete, carries a 25 lb comfort rating, and has hipbelt pockets ULA says fit modern phones.
Specifications
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Pros
- ✓18 oz stripped is light for a 40 L pack with a hipbelt.
- ✓Large hipbelt pockets sized for current phones.
- ✓Challenge UltraGrid is a reinforced fabric that holds up to brush.
- ✓$219.99 is modest for a cottage frameless pack.
- ✓Venom Mesh pockets are stretchier and tougher than standard mesh.
Cons
- ✗Frameless, so comfort fades quickly above 25 lb.
- ✗Only one colour offered.
- ✗Weight varies by 3.5 oz with configuration, so listed weights need reading carefully.
- ✗No adjustable torso or ventilated back.
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