Lightweight and durable backpacks from a simple and rational building.
Concept: minimal accessories well placed for maximum efficiency!
Main application: Ultralight hiking, ultralight trekking....
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| 200D Nylon Diamond spectra ripstop finish, Bottom, side pockets, waist and shoulder strap are made of black cordura 330D by default. |
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| Only load lifter cord option on this X21RC cloud grey KS50 pack "Frame set" is optional |
KS packs series Fit:
Innovative fabrics, the weight / resistance ratio optimized for safe and sustainable using.
A large main tube simple and convenient to use.
A large front pocket 5L (10L in "cargo" option) , made in strong mesh by default (175 gr/m²) or fabric for longer durability in option (Fit mesh bottom part to drain water), to store shelter, clothing or other items even wet.
Shoulder straps (12 mm X 65 mm width): Since March 2018 new 10 mm foam, more thick for confort and with more density for durability, covered inside by 2mm 3D mesh, light, strong and very comfortable. 20 mm daisy chain included on shoulder strap up to load lifter start location for every packs by default (-5 gr if you want to remove).
Shoulder straps (12 mm X 65 mm width): Since March 2018 new 10 mm foam, more thick for confort and with more density for durability, covered inside by 2mm 3D mesh, light, strong and very comfortable. 20 mm daisy chain included on shoulder strap up to load lifter start location for every packs by default (-5 gr if you want to remove).
A wide padded belt (KS 40/50) with new10 mm foam covered inner side by 2mm 3D mesh, very comfortable and provide good load report on hip (with 25 mm webbing by default).
The padded part size is the same for every packs, the webbing strap length is adjusted according to customer waist size.
2 side pockets compact and easily accessible even the pack worn, (if you want them taller by custom please note it means you must remove the pack to take the bottle) closer to the hips and lower back, ensuring comfort and balance. (drainage holes at corner bottom)
Side pockets enlarged since January 2018A system of lateral shock cords, simple, light but very efficient (two 3 mm cord x 80 cm = +8 gr) / by line locks , 12 loops in total include on the front pocket to allow shock cord lashing.
Top closure by simple and convenient by draw cord and 13 mm webbing strap, which is fixed between the start of the shoulder straps to the front pocket making load lifters effect .
13 mm webbing Sternum strap adjustable and removable ( +10 gr) .
13 mm webbing Sternum strap adjustable and removable ( +10 gr) .
Every packs fit 2 meters of 2mm elastic shock cord and 1 cord lock to secure your sit pad on back or secure your pole using loops etc...
6 bottom additional loops in option.
2 removable waist pockets for all models in option.
Available in:
4 volumes: 30L, 40 L, 50 L, 60L
All KS packs are highly compressible, when hesitate, skip to a superior size for versatility may be a good choice.
LS 07 Black Heather (125 gr/m2) for UL or SUL finish, associate with Cordura 330 patch for bottom, side pockets and back of the pack in cordura 330D = enough resistant for thousands miles ! Weight gain from 200D standard pack = - 25 gr
For thru-hike or with frame set option prefer below:
VX07 SOFT (Light version 145 gr/m2) Black, silver grey or RED :70 Nylon Ripstop face fabric treated with a DWR finish. Waterproof PU and polyester layer, 840D Polyester X Ply, 50 D Polyester Taffeta backing fabric.
Nylon 200D Spectra diamond ripstop (145 gr/m2) same finish but 10% lighter than formerly named nylon Dyneema X, very tear resistant, available for pack body, bottom, waist, shoulder strap, pocket option etc.. water repellent.
Best ratio weight performance for UL pack.
Nylon 200D Spectra diamond ripstop (145 gr/m2) same finish but 10% lighter than formerly named nylon Dyneema X, very tear resistant, available for pack body, bottom, waist, shoulder strap, pocket option etc.. water repellent.
Best ratio weight performance for UL pack.
X-pac 21 RC (150 gr/m2) 210 denier Nylon face Polyester X-PLY™ at 22° 5 mil shiny polyester film backing. Cloud grey color. Waterproof.
Best ratio weight performance for UL pack.
Best ratio weight performance for UL pack.
VX 07 (180 gr/m2) for colors choice Add + 20 gr
38% Nylon 62% Polyester 70 denier double rip-stop Nylon face Black Polyester X-PLY™ at 22° 0.25 mil PET film 50 denier polyester taffeta backing
VX 21(170 soft Brown to 220 gr/m2 firm Black) a little bit heavier than other but very good strength, abrasive resistant and waterproof. Color available. Add +30 to 60 gr from 200D
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For bottom, Shoulder strap, padded waist and side pockets, 330D cordura black fabric (OR 500D for VX21FIRM finish) is used by default, change are possible by Option here.
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| Shoulder strap: with new 10 mm foam, more thick for confort and more density for durability (since march 2018). 20 mm daisy chain included on shoulder strap for every packs by default |
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| 2 liters bottle in KS 50 pocket in PIC. Side pockets compact and easily accessible even the pack worn. Bottle size you can put inside one side pocket: 1 L / KS30, 1,5L / KS 40, 2L for KS 50 or 2 X 1 liter ( "smart bottle " 7,5 cm diameter) All pockets enlarged since January 2018 Fit side shock cord to maintain taller items, up to 3L water pouch for Ex. |
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| Top closure by default: Draw cord/ cord lock (in PIC) covered by 13 mm compression strap. |
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| Renfort patch color available in KS Packs menu |
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| Default 13 mm strap and hook clipped on D ring, keep secured even without tension on strap (Twice stronger than 13 mm buckle for same weight. Buckle it is still available in 20 mm size option) |
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| Default Bottom and side pockets in cordura to modify: Explanation here. |
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| 6 front loops and bungee cord are included by default. |
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All models allow you to set your sit pad on back using shock cord and default loops
except for 3D mesh back or anatomic belt option, sit pad pocket option,
no loops at top and low part in those cases. |
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Finish for fabric front pocket option (same for cargo size option),
with strong mesh at the bottom to drain water.
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5 torso sizes: 44 cm, 47 cm, 50 cm, 53 cm, 56 cm
Mesure your back (torso size) like this X (up to C7 not trapezius) =
And measure your usual backpack to be sure, bottom of the pack up to start of shoulder strap X.
By default (Subject to differ according to your legs length): for 1m62 ---> 44 cm 1 m 68---> 47 cm, 1m74--> 50 cm, 1m80-->53cm, 1m86-->56 cm (For Asiatic people, add 3 cm for this method)
Intersect the result of 3 methods to be sure.
Load lifter option is recommended for adjust your backpack torso length. (increases the length effect)
The weight of backpack are estimated with a a medium belt (for 90 cm usual pants belt) without accessory (sternum strap, bungee etc..) and without options.
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| Approximative size KS 50 or 60 total length (collar full opened) is 80 cm, 75 cm for KS 40, 70 cm for KS30 |
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KS 30
Volume total : 25L (30 L extended collar opened, 23 L body +5 L front pocket +1+1L side pocket),
Estimate weight (without accessories): 340 gr X-Pac X21RC or 200D Nylon/spectra.
For recommend base gear list up to 4 kg, confort limit up to 9 kg, limit total loads up to 12 kg .
Maximum pack collar length = 70 cm, if you wear 53 cm or 56 cm torso size, consider 10 cm extension collar option bellow.
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KS 40
Volume total : 35L (40 L extended collar opened, 32 L body +5 L front pocket +1,5+1,5L side pocket), (Bear canister compatible only at outside top)
Estimate weight (without accessories): 360 gr X-Pac X21RC or 200D Nylon/spectra.
For recommend base gear list up to 4 kg, confort limit up to 9 kg, limit total loads up to 12 kg . (SUL version of KS 30 and 40 here)
For recommend base gear list up to 4 kg, confort limit up to 9 kg, limit total loads up to 12 kg . (SUL version of KS 30 and 40 here)
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KS 50 (Compatible BV500 inserted vertically inside, best location between shoulders according to my test)
Volume total 45 L (50 L extended collar opened 41+5+2+2),
For recommend base gear list up to 4 kg, confort limit up to 9 kg, limit total loads up to 12 kg . Estimated weight (without accessories) : 380 gr x-pac X21RC or 200D Nylon/spectra.
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New KS 60, Roomy size to insert inside vertically bear canister with more confort than KS50 or for bulky winter gears.
Volume total 55 L (60 L extended collar opened 50+5+2,5+2,5),
For recommend base gear list up to 4 kg, confort limit up to 9 kg, limit total loads up to 12 kg.
Estimated weight (without accessories) : 410 gr x-pac X21RC or 200D Nylon/spectra.
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Estimated weight (without accessories) : 410 gr x-pac X21RC or 200D Nylon/spectra.
Choose your usual pants size for Belt size
"Frame set" is optional
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KS Packs order:
"Frame set" is optional
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KS Packs order:
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Front pocket options if not default Mesh or if Cargo size:
Standard size 5L add no weight.
Cargo front pocket is twice bigger than standard = 10 L. Add 10 gr |
Cargo size Nylon/Spectra fabric + 20 mm top strap/buckle option in PIC.
By default fit strong mesh at the bottom of pocket to drain water for fabric finish.
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ADDITIONAL OPTIONS:
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Ice Axes Loops (can be used for trekking pole):
Fit 1 elastic cord and 1 cord lock/hook by loop, add 5 gr for one. |
| New cord lock hook |
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| Right side in this PIC |
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Removable pocket 1L:
Weight around: 24 gr LS07, 28 gr X21RC or Spectra, 30gr VX07, 35 gr VX21
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(This pocket is compatible with internal pad pocket option but not with internal pocket option.) Add 3 gr or 20 gr
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| Placed at center, allow right or left pipe way out. |
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| Water pouch + hook |
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Back in mesh 3D add 60gr approx.
Padded with not removable 8mm foam pad add 85 gr
Padded with not removable 8mm foam pad add 85 gr
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| Back in 3D mesh (2 mm) |
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| Back in 3D mesh padded with not removable 8mm foam. (total=10 mm) |
Internal pocket fixed or removable:
(around 20cm x 21cm) made of nylon ripstop 70 D black, mini velcro, FIXED: 9 gr
REMOVABLE for UL satchel use fit hook and round cord: 17 gr
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| FIX |
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| REMOVABLE for satchel use |
Large belt option 38 mm with dual Adjust Side Release Buckle (in place of 25 mm default) for confort and better load report on waist.
Add 14 gr in 85-94 cm belt size range:
20 mm removable (height adjustable) air sternum strap with whistle, weight 18 gr but add only 8gr from standard default 13 mm sternum strap.
Dry bag type top closure system
The backpack don't turn waterproof with this option.
New velcro (Dec 2018) with soft touch, not agressive for skin and witch almost no stitch on other fabrics .Top 15 mm buckle:The backpack don't turn waterproof with this option.
Add around 12gr
(Associate with extension collar option is recommended mostly if you have 56 cm torso size, to increase rolled part longer) 
Sit Pad pockets pair:
200D nylon/ spectra for add 16gr cordura 330D 18 gr 3D mesh add 24 gr
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| Made of 3D mesh add 24 gr |
Sit pad are sold below:
Sit pad size around 25 x 50cm (rectangular since March 2018) according to your back length size, in durable ( Made in Japan) PE foam, 10 mm, color grey.
Price 1000 JPY
Zipped front pocket option 5L same weight:
(Not compatible with cargo size option 10L)
Internal pad pocket
(rectangular ) Usable Width = 24 cm, length according to your torso size:
Using with removable pad, make the back of the pack more comfortable and more rigid.
Weight pocket around 15 gr
Weight pocket around 15 gr
Pad in option, shaped according to your back size in white PE foam 8 mm.
Weight around 22 gr
Load lifter strap :
For frame less pack the load lifter system work well only when the pack is full.
Load lifter option is recommended also for adjust your backpack torso length. (Increases the length effect)
Should be made from lineloc and rigid cord for UL pack .
Cord add 9 gr , 20 mm add 17gr. The 2 solutions works well, the cord may be changed when degraded, 20 mm strap may have easier handling .
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20 mm webbing
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| Linelock + cord |
Anatomic padded hip belt with side load lifter strap :
For better load transfer on the hips, mostly slim people (Only waist 70 cm up to 84 cm) included 38mm webbing and buckle option, add around 40 gr.
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| Anatomic padded belt |
Not compatible with the Sit Pad pockets option but compatible with the Internal pad pocket option Fabric : Black 330D by default.
Also compatible with the frame set option and side removable waist pockets.
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Upper side pockets pair :
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| Strong mesh |
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| Fabric (Fit hole at low corner to drain water) |
Removable Frame set :
Easily removable (10 sec) frame aluminium tube, weight according to your torso size around 50 gr (2 stays) + 10 gr for fixed loops. Associate with 38 mm waist strap/buckle option is recommended.
Associate with load lifter strap or cord option is also recommended.
(Space between shoulder and tube enlarged since March 2018)
This option is compatible with backpack: KS packs, Alpisack, R-50, and all options even anatomic padded hip belt option.
Recommend to use with your sit pad in back, extern or intern, to keep the back of the structure.
Price: 3800 JPY
Custom front pocket form with fabric stripe at top and separate top closure with triangle reinforcement patch (Top strap is not fixed directly on pocket like standard fitting but dissociate)
Available for standard mesh pocket and fabric pocket.
Stripe material: dyneema or X-pac fabric
Price: 1000 JPY
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Bottom loops options:
Option 1 = 4 loops at bottom
Option 2 = 4 gear loops at front of bottom add 2 gr
Option 3 = option 1 + option 2 = 6 loops in total (2 jointly) add 3 gr
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| 4 loops at bottom |
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| 4 gear loops at front of bottom (Elastic not included) |
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Strap size option:
20 mm width in place of standard 13 mm for shoulder strap webbing and top closure webbing
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| 20 mm top closure strap webbing option add 7gr |
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| 20 mm shoulder strap webbing option add 12 gr |
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Removable or fix "hand pull loops" :
Hand pull loops are made to insert the thumb to pull and relieve shoulder part.
Size 20 mm. (The 20 mm daisy chain are now included by default)
Add around Fix 10 gr/pair (Removable mean you can put off the loop when no needed) Removable 15gr.
Not compatible with Lycra mesh pocket option
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| Removable hand pull. |
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Useful if you planned to carry big item like bear canister, in other cases, standard close by 13 mm or 20 mm strap is enough efficient even for rolled pad.
13 mm + hook add around 10 gr
20 mm + buckle add around 20 gr
(Associate with the front pocket custom form option is recommended to dissociate pocket and strap and prevent slipping items .
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| 20 mm strap |
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Lycra mesh shoulder pocket pair on shoulder strap Add 30 gr /pair (Not removable)
Now heavy mesh for high durability (May 2019)
Right pocket opened, left pocket Zipped:
For smartphone, compact camera, sun glasses or snack, not for water bottle. (Not compatible with hand pull loops option):
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Extension collar option + 10 cm
By default, KS 50 total length (collar full opened like in PIC) is 80 cm, 75 cm for KS 40, 70 cm for KS30 .
To increase collar length for better efficient close (mostly if you have 56 cm torso size) or increase volume (bear canister inside for ex) you can add this option:
Weight for a KS 50 = around +14 gr /X21RC fabric, 10 gr /LS07, volume 5L
Price 1000 JPY
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Quick trekking pole holder
Usable the pack worn, Add 6 to 12 gr
(Only one side can support 2 poles but consider 2 sides for weight repartition and balance)
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| Left side in this PIC |
"JOKER HAT " top closure option:
"Joker hat top closure"= dry bag type top closure combined with load lifter strap attach on shoulder strap (see picture), possibility to close like a simple dry bag, 20 mm strap and buckle
(Fit New velcro (Dec 2018) with soft touch, not agressive for skin and witch almost no stitch on other fabrics)Weight 22 gr The backpack don't turn waterproof with this option.
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Bottom heavy lycra mesh pocket:
Available for right hand or left hand access.(Small trash hole at the opposite side corner)
Weight 14 gr ,17 gr or 20 gr according to bottom size.
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| Right hand open side |
Rounded pouch:
For bottle or GPS, camera, snack, smartphone etc...Volume 0, 6 L( 7cm diameter/ 17 cm)
Weight from 18gr (LS07)
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| Top and bottom 25 mm clips, around 15 cm is needed between the 2 clip |
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| With 0,6L KS soft flask in sale here |
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| 0,5 L Bottle in sale here |