KS3 is a SUL version of the KS30 pack, no padded waist belt but a removable 20 webbing strap, a combination of X-pac 21 RC black fabric (210D) for bottom, back and sides pockets for abrasive and tear resistance, X-pac ET70 snow white fabric (70D) for body.
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.
X-pac 21 RC (149 gr/m2) 210 denier Nylon face Polyester X-PLY™ at 22° 5 mil shiny polyester film backing. Excellent 210D fabric WP, lighter and more abrasive resistant than dyneema X nylon.
Cord and line-lock for shoulder strap, daisy chain and elastic sternum strap.
12 mm padded shoulder strap with new 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,
+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 black X-21 RC, same weight 0 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.
+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 black X-21 RC, same weight 0 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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| 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 |
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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 X21RC Black (or cordura) X-pac LS07 or VX03 for body :
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| X21RC Black bottom and back+LS07 for body (Ice axe loop and quick trekking pole bungee cord option in this PIC) |
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| NEW 200D Nylon Spectra available now |
Michael KS 4 review
Fabric: X21RC Black or cordura or 200D Nylon Spectra for bottom, side pockets and back. X-PAC LS 07 Black leather for body.
Cordura 330D black for shoulder strap, 200D Nylon Spectra for Nylon Spectra finished pack .
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.
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.
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: 285 gr without accessory (X21RC Black/ LS 07 finish). 280 gr 200D Nylon Spectra 300 gr (X330D Black/ LS 07 finish)
+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
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 but frame set option is not compatible, prefer KS40 for that .
200D Nylon Spectra fabric option for pockets, shoulder straps here.
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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
20 mm daisy chain included on shoulder strap for every packs by default
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 but frame set option is not compatible, prefer KS40 for that .
200D Nylon Spectra fabric option for pockets, shoulder straps here.
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| Optional Fix 3D mesh belt with 2 pockets (500 ml X 2) |
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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
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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) |