Choose here your X-pac fabric options:
How to choose your fabric ?
To resume:
"LiteSkin" LS 07 (Black Heather)
 |
| X-pac X21RC cloud grey fabric and default black cordura 330D in this PIC |
LS 07 Black Heather (125 gr/m2) for UL or SUL finish, DurableWaterRepellent (DWR) associate with Cordura 330 patch for bottom, side pockets and back of the pack in cordura 330D
Only for KS4/KS3 packs
For a thru-hike, prefer below:
For a thru-hike, prefer below:
VX07 SOFT (Light version 145 gr/m2) Black, silver grey or new 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.
Best ratio weight performance for SUL/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 SUL/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.
X21RC Cloud grey(149gr/m2) 210 denier Nylon face Black Polyester X-PLY® at 22°.5 mil shiny polyester film backing.DWR finish.
VX 07 (180 gr/m2) for colors choice, Blue, White Add + 20 gr to the pack
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. DWR
VX 21(170 soft Coyote Brown to 220 gr/m2 Black firm) a little bit heavier than other but very good strength, abrasive resistant and DWR. Color available. Add +30 to 60 gr from 200D
Black Cordura 330D, 500D or 1000D (PU coated)"heavy" but twice abrasive resistant than classic nylon, good for bottom, pockets or climbing packs etc.... about 185/240/350 gr/m2.Water repellent.
ET70 (90 gr/m2) is a polyester UV-Resistant top coat on 70 Denier Ripstop Nylon with Silicone DWR coating
light, flexible, UV-resistant and waterproof fabric. Available for KS3, KS Daypack and Imo pack.
NEW Duty 420D nylon mesh, 160 gr/m2, very durable and lightweight, UV resistant, low stretch. (Made in Japan)
PE 3D mesh, 2 mm thick, 178 gr/m2 ! (Made in Japan)
PE 3D mesh, 2 mm thick, 178 gr/m2 ! (Made in Japan)
Disclaimer: Although the X-pac fabric is waterproof, we can not consider the pack waterproof because the seams are not sealed , some water could enter by seams. I suggest to just use pack liner or dry-bag for your essentials like the majority of hikers.
 |
| NEW Nylon 200D Spectra Diamond ripstop formerly named Nylon Dyneema X in 10 % lighter version. |
"LiteSkin" LS 07 (Black Heather)
LS07 115 gr/m2. It has a non-woven polyester face, impregnated with polyester resin for abrasion resistance, waterproof (more than 5000mm) and UV resistance.
The backing is 70d ripstop nylon to hold stitching.
X-pac VX 07, Red, blue, white, black and grey (Red, grey and black are soft finished and lighter, around 145 gr/m2)
X-Pac VX-07 162.7 g/sq m
Construction
Construction
- 70 denier Nylon
- Black polyester X-Ply™ fabric at 22° offset
- 0.25 mil PET film(Except for soft version)
- 50 denier polyester taffeta backing
- Durable water repellant finish
 |
| VX 07 Black (soft) + Nylon spectra option |
 |
| VX07 Red |
 |
| Black VX21 + Nylon spectra option |
 |
| VX07 white |
 |
| VX07 silver grey |
 |
| VX07 blue |
210 denier Ripstop Nylon face Polyester and PU waterproof coating, Black Polyester X-PLY™ at 22°, 50 denier polyester taffeta backing
Lighter but thinner than VX 21 Firm, good for KS packs, Alpisack, tao pack , Imo pack daypack, but not recommended for R-50 pack
 |
| VX 21 (soft finish) Coyote Brown color |
200 denier Nylon Construction
- Black polyester X-Ply™ fabric at 22° offset
- 0.25 mil PET film
- 50 denier polyester taffeta backing
- Durable water repellant finish
 |
| VX21 Firm |
--------------------------------------------------------------
KS packs come with this recommended abrasive resistant finish:
For bottom and side pockets, 330D cordura black fabric (OR 500D for VX21 firm finish) is used by default. Possible change bellow:
For bottom and side pockets, 330D cordura black fabric (OR 500D for VX21 firm finish) is used by default. Possible change bellow:
For flexibility and confort the up side of shoulder strap and waist belt are made in cordura 330D black fabric.
 |
| Default cordura bottom and side pocket. |
___________________________________________
200D Nylon Spectra options for shoulder strap/waist belt/ bottom/back and side pockets instead of default cordura fabric (For less weight and/or his unique ripstop design ). fabric weight 147g/m²
All options total weight gain from default cordura 330D around up to -15 gr
All options total weight gain from default cordura 330D around up to -15 gr
 |
| 200D Nylon Spectra fabric option for shoulder strap, side pockets and padded waist belt |
 |
| 200D N/Spectra side pockets + bottom+ waist padded belt |
X-Pac VX 21 fabric option for bottom and side pockets in place of default cordura fabric (Waterproofness and/or design):
 |
| Bottom VX 21 black |
 |
| VX21 soft brown bottom is a possible option, enough abrasive resistant but a little less than black VX21 firm VX21 BROWN is out of stock with no restock date. |
Back in BLACK cordura 330D option or BLACK VX21:
To replace X-pac fabric (mostly VX07 soft finish) or 200D Nylon/spectra to increase abrasive resistance. Add few gr...
 |