Zpacks
Zpacks Women's Arc Zip Ultra 62
Released in July 2025, the women's Arc Zip Ultra 62 is the zippered-front Arc Zip with Zpacks' women's straps and hipbelt. It keeps the 62 L volume, 24.7 oz base weight and 40 lb rating of the unisex version.
Specifications
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Pros
- ✓Panel zip access, uncommon among sub-2 lb framed packs.
- ✓Women's-specific straps and belt at the same price as the unisex pack.
- ✓40 lb rating for long food carries.
- ✓Adjustable torso height within each frame size.
Cons
- ✗24.7 oz is about 3.5 oz heavier than the roll-top women's Arc Haul Ultra.
- ✗$449 base, $499 with vest straps.
- ✗A long zip is one more failure point than a roll-top.
- ✗Only one volume offered.
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