Zpacks
Zpacks Arc Pro 60
Zpacks' first new framed line since the Arc Haul Ultra, the Arc Pro launched in August and September 2026 and is sold beside it. The 60 L weighs 22.2 oz on the curved Arc Frame, with Ultra 100X on the back and bottom and lighter Ultra TenX on the front. All three sizes cost $449, or $499 with vest straps.
Specifications
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| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 50 L | $449 | 1.4 lbs |
| 60 Lthis pack | $449 | 1.4 lbs |
| 70 L | $449 | 1.4 lbs |
Features
Pros
- ✓The Arc Frame's curve holds the pack off the back for airflow, rare at this weight.
- ✓Torso height adjusts within each of the three frame sizes.
- ✓Going from 50 L to 70 L adds only 1.2 oz, so the larger sizes cost almost nothing in weight.
- ✓A 40 lb ceiling is high for a pack around 22 oz.
- ✓Taped seams and PFAS-free fabrics throughout.
- ✓A bear canister fits standing on end in the upper half.
Cons
- ✗$449 is $50 over the Arc Haul Ultra, and vest straps add another $50.
- ✗Hipbelt pockets are an add-on, not included.
- ✗No hydration sleeve; the tube routes through the roll-top.
- ✗Ultra TenX on the front is lighter and less abrasion-proof than the 100X back.
- ✗A new line with no long-term durability record yet.
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