KS3 is a SUL version
of the KS30 pack, no padded waist belt but a removable 20 webbing strap, a combination of 200D Nylon Spectra for bottom, back, shoulder straps and sides pockets for abrasive and tear resistance, X-pac ET70 snow white fabric (70D) for body.
Now also available with 200D Spectra LS07 fabric finish (Add around 20 gr)
Full 200D Nylon/Spectra +30 gr.
ET70 (90 gr/m2) is a polyester UV-Resistant top coat on 70 Denier Ripstop Nylon with Silcone DWR coating
light, flexible, UV-resistant and waterproof fabric
According to my test, ET70 is more tear and abrasive resistant than classic 70D nylon ripstop PU.
Cord and line-lock for shoulder strap, daisy chain and elastic sternum strap.
12 mm padded shoulder strap with 10 mm foam and 2 mm 3D spacer meh.
Weight base: 230 gr without accessory .
Included accessory:
Included accessory:
Side and top Bungee cord/ 3 cordlock +elastic sternum strap =10 gr,
Side line-lock and rigid cord for full 200D/ Spectra or LS07 finish (like KS4)
+20 mm removable hip belt (add 18 gr in 75-84 cm cm waist size)
+ Elastic shock cord and cord lock for lashing your pad in back , add 5gr
*If Front pocket option made in sow white ET70, weight gain -14 gr, if made with 200D N/Spectra same weight 0 gr , LS07 -5 gr.
Recommend total loads up to 8 kg
Belt size :choose your usual pants belt size.
Torso size explanation on KS packs menu page
Front and side loops include by standard, bottom loops in option please refer to KS packs menu options for explanation and order.
KS packs options are possible, extension collar (10 cm) is recommended for 56 cm or 53 cm torso size customer.
Side line-lock and rigid cord for full 200D/ Spectra or LS07 finish (like KS4)
+20 mm removable hip belt (add 18 gr in 75-84 cm cm waist size)
*If Front pocket option made in sow white ET70, weight gain -14 gr, if made with 200D N/Spectra same weight 0 gr , LS07 -5 gr.
Recommend total loads up to 8 kg
Belt size :choose your usual pants belt size.
Torso size explanation on KS packs menu page
Front and side loops include by standard, bottom loops in option please refer to KS packs menu options for explanation and order.
KS packs options are possible, extension collar (10 cm) is recommended for 56 cm or 53 cm torso size customer.
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| Default daisy chain and elastic sternum strap |
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| Load lifter cord + 20 mm sternum strap option |
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| Optional fixed belt with 2 pockets (2 X 0.5L) on 3D mesh , add around 60 gr with X-21 RC black fabric75-84 cm cm waist size |
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| Default removable 20 mm belt strap |
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| Elastic shock cord and cord lock for lashing your pad in back is included |
KS3 Strap options:
To turn the default shoulder straps cord to 13 mm webbing
Default top bungee to 13 mm webbing/buckle
Default elastic sternum strap to 13 mm sternum strap
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KS4 is a SUL version of the KS 40 pack, no padded waist belt but a removable 25 webbing strap, a combination of 200D Nylon/spectra or cordura 330D + X-pac fabric or 200D Spectra for body :
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| LS07 for body (Ice axe loop and quick trekking pole bungee cord option in this PIC) |
Michael KS 4 review (Since this review, reinforcement patch has placed at start of top strap and shoulder straps shape, foam, have changed for high durability)
Fabric: 200D Nylon/Spectra or cordura for bottom, side pockets shoulder strap and back.
200D/ spectra or X-pac fabric for body of the pack.
New front pocket design and volume 8L
KS packs options are possible but frame set option is not compatible, prefer KS40 for that .
Standard 13 mm top strap and 13 mm shoulder strap (Can be replaced by cord/ cord lock to save weight)
12 mm padded shoulder strap with 10 mm foam and 2 mm 3D spacer meh.
Drawstring top closure by default.
Since March 2018 new 10 mm foam, more thickness for confort and more density for longevity.Recommend total loads up to 10 kg.
12 mm padded shoulder strap with 10 mm foam and 2 mm 3D spacer meh.
Drawstring top closure by default.
Since March 2018 new 10 mm foam, more thickness for confort and more density for longevity.Recommend total loads up to 10 kg.
Weight base estimation: 280gr for 200D Nylon Spectra/LS07finish, 300 gr for 330D Black/ LS 07 finish or full nylon Spectra, 300 gr for nylon Spectra/VX07 .
+Included accessory:
+Included accessory:
Side cord add 6 gr,13 mm removable sternum strap +10 gr,
+25 mm removable hip belt (add 30 gr in 85/94 cm waist size)
+ Elastic shock cord and cord lock for lashing your pad in back , add 5gr.
Belt size :choose your usual pants belt size.
+25 mm removable hip belt (add 30 gr in 85/94 cm waist size)
Belt size :choose your usual pants belt size.
By default front pocket in strong mesh, fabric in option.
20 mm daisy chain included on shoulder strap for every packs by default up to load lifter start location.
Front, back and side loops included by default as KS Packs series, bottom loops in option please refer to KS packs menu options for explanation and order.
20 mm daisy chain included on shoulder strap for every packs by default up to load lifter start location.
Front, back and side loops included by default as KS Packs series, bottom loops in option please refer to KS packs menu options for explanation and order.
KS packs options are possible but frame set option is not compatible, prefer KS40 for that .
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| Optional Fix 3D mesh belt with 2 pockets (500 ml X 2) |
VX21 BROWN is out of stock with no restock date.
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KS4 front pocket option (instead of default mesh) and waist belt pocket option
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Y shaped top draw cord/Line lock option with 13 mm adjustable hook buckle/strap
Come by default with custom front pocket design option
Total price of option is 2200 JPY
KS4 front pocket option (instead of default mesh) and waist belt pocket option
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Y shaped top draw cord/Line lock option with 13 mm adjustable hook buckle/strap
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| (Dry bag top closure not included) |
Come by default with custom front pocket design option
Total price of option is 2200 JPY
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| (Dry bag top closure not included) |
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Bottom heavy lycra mesh pocket:
Available for right hand or left hand access.
Weight 14 gr ,17 gr or 20 gr according to bottom size.
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| Right hand open side |
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Rounded pouch (Removable):
Multi usage: for bottle, soft flask or GPS, camera, snack, smartphone etc...Volume 0, 6 L( 7cm diameter/ 17 cm)
Top and bottom fixation by two 25 mm clips, strong mesh at bottom.
(Around 15 cm is needed between the 2 clip)
Weight from 18gr (LS07)/ 200D and Soft VX07: 20 gr
