Backpacks family:
All KS Packs are made to order in Japan and can be extensively customized with a wide range of options. Each family has been developed with a specific purpose while sharing the same philosophy: simplicity, low weight, durability, and craftsmanship.
This page will help you quickly identify the pack family that best matches your needs before exploring the detailed pages.
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This page will help you quickly identify the pack family that best matches your needs before exploring the detailed pages.
(click on the blue part to explore the page)
KS packs
A design that has become a reference in the ultralight hiking world:A main compartment closed with a drawstring, shoulder straps, a padded hip belt, a sternum strap, two side pockets, and a large rear pocket.Hip belt pockets, shoulder strap pockets, and many other options allow you to customize the pack according to your needs.A simple, proven, and highly versatile foundation:
Omega pack
An evolution of the KS Packs, adding an ergonomic suspension system designed to improve comfort and load transfer.
A few options are included as standard to provide an excellent balance between low weight, comfort, and durability.
Its slightly flared shape makes packing easier and helps distribute the weight more efficiently:
A few options are included as standard to provide an excellent balance between low weight, comfort, and durability.
Its slightly flared shape makes packing easier and helps distribute the weight more efficiently:
Alpisack
An evolution of the KS Packs designed for greater versatility, especially for mountaineering and winter conditions.
Its rounded and beveled bottom, 20 mm compression straps, and several standard features make it a particularly robust and versatile pack.
It is also available with the Omega Framed version for improved comfort,
making packing easier and helping distribute the weight more efficiently:
Its rounded and beveled bottom, 20 mm compression straps, and several standard features make it a particularly robust and versatile pack.
It is also available with the Omega Framed version for improved comfort,
making packing easier and helping distribute the weight more efficiently:
IMO pack
The most minimalist model in the range.
It features a single main compartment, to which I often recommend adding a large rear pocket, accessible from either the right or left hand while wearing the pack.
I was one of the first to popularize this pocket design, supported by a vertical strap starting between the shoulder straps. It provides extremely convenient access to the contents while maintaining excellent stability.
This design allows some of the lightest packs in the range while remaining highly durable.
The IMO Pack is not designed for, and generally does not require, a suspension system. For that, please refer to the previous models:
It features a single main compartment, to which I often recommend adding a large rear pocket, accessible from either the right or left hand while wearing the pack.
I was one of the first to popularize this pocket design, supported by a vertical strap starting between the shoulder straps. It provides extremely convenient access to the contents while maintaining excellent stability.
This design allows some of the lightest packs in the range while remaining highly durable.
The IMO Pack is not designed for, and generally does not require, a suspension system. For that, please refer to the previous models:
TAO pack
The IMO Pack concept in a larger format.
The Tao Pack uses the same minimalist approach as the IMO Pack, on a larger base comparable to the KS40 (versus KS30 for the IMO).
It features a removable hip belt and load lifters integrated as standard on the upper corners of the pack:
The Tao Pack uses the same minimalist approach as the IMO Pack, on a larger base comparable to the KS40 (versus KS30 for the IMO).
It features a removable hip belt and load lifters integrated as standard on the upper corners of the pack:
KS Daypack
So practical!
The ultralight everyday pack.Foldable and weighing only around 130 g in its 70D nylon version, it features three pockets that are easily accessible while wearing the pack, as well as a large vertical zipper providing quick access to the main compartment.Its low weight, compact size, and easy access to both the pockets and the main compartment make it an exceptionally practical companion, whether in town or in the mountains. Some users even take it on overnight trips.The standard shoulder straps are intentionally minimal and small. The IMO Pack Shoulder Straps option can be considered depending on your intended use:
KS27Z and KS35Z
The zippered versions of the KS30 and KS40.
Their full zip closure helps create a more compact pack. A pocket located on the top lid is particularly practical.
This series is especially appreciated for travel.
Like the KS Packs, they are available with many options, including the popular front mesh pocket:
Their full zip closure helps create a more compact pack. A pocket located on the top lid is particularly practical.
This series is especially appreciated for travel.
Like the KS Packs, they are available with many options, including the popular front mesh pocket:
KS3, KS4 and KS5
The Super Ultralight (SUL) versions of the KS Packs series.
These models feature specific options aimed at reducing weight even further: removable hip belts, cords or shock cords replacing some straps, lighter fabric choices, and other details dedicated to achieving the lowest possible weight:
These models feature specific options aimed at reducing weight even further: removable hip belts, cords or shock cords replacing some straps, lighter fabric choices, and other details dedicated to achieving the lowest possible weight:
Accessories
Several accessories are available as options to customize your pack according to your needs.
Since smartphones have become essential tools for hiking, shoulder pockets have become an essential accessory for many users.
Moreover they are removable and height-adjustable, adaptable and interchangeable with your other bags.
Two models are especially appreciated:
the rounded pouch, ideal for a flask or other small accessories,
and the zippered pocket with a front mesh pocket, which can hold up to a small camera.
Hip belt pockets are also among the most popular accessories. They are removable as well and can be transformed into small satchel. With a volume of around one liter, they provide convenient storage for essential items that need to remain easily accessible:
Since smartphones have become essential tools for hiking, shoulder pockets have become an essential accessory for many users.
Moreover they are removable and height-adjustable, adaptable and interchangeable with your other bags.
Two models are especially appreciated:
the rounded pouch, ideal for a flask or other small accessories,
and the zippered pocket with a front mesh pocket, which can hold up to a small camera.
Hip belt pockets are also among the most popular accessories. They are removable as well and can be transformed into small satchel. With a volume of around one liter, they provide convenient storage for essential items that need to remain easily accessible:
Fabric options / Material explanations
Change your fabric here for lightness or wished and original unique design!
