Zpacks
Zpacks Nero Pro 40
The Nero Pro is the upgraded Nero: 11.1 oz against the Classic's 9.9, for a $40 premium. The extra weight buys a more robust build in the same frameless, waterproof format across the same 30 to 50 L range.
Specifications
Sizes Available
| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 30 L | $279 | — |
| 40 Lthis pack | $279 | 0.69 lbs |
| 50 L | $279 | — |
Features
Pros
- ✓11.1 oz is still extraordinarily light for a waterproof 40 L pack.
- ✓More robust construction than the Nero Classic for only 1.2 oz more.
- ✓Waterproof taped seams throughout.
- ✓Same three-volume range as the Classic, from 30 to 50 L.
- ✓Zpacks' Ultra fabric expertise is among the deepest in the segment.
- ✓Frameless simplicity with nothing rigid to fail.
- ✓A sensible middle step between the Nero Classic and the framed Arc Haul.
- ✓Hipbelt pockets included.
Cons
- ✗$279 is $40 over the Classic for a modest durability gain.
- ✗Still frameless, so the load rides on the shoulders above roughly 20 lb.
- ✗No published maximum load figure.
- ✗No adjustable torso.
- ✗Laminate fabrics are hard to field-repair.
- ✗The Classic-versus-Pro distinction is not well explained in Zpacks' own materials.
- ✗Bear canisters do not fit sensibly at this volume and construction.
- ✗Warranty terms are not published in detail.
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