How to choose your fabric ?
| More than manufacturers specifications, all fabrics are tested by myself, tear and abrasion resistance, I selected the best ratio weight/Durability for fabric I propose bellow (gsm weights are real and measured by me) |
Best ratio weight/performance for UL packs:
Ecopak UltraGrid 200 (150 gsm) :
Black 210d recycled nylon yarn from pre-consumer industrial waste. A double 200D Ultra™ white grid provides exceptional tear-strength and visual impact, finished with a waterproof 1500mm PU backing. (Available for all part of the pack)
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| UltraGrid 200 Black (+white grid) option for front pocket, side pockets and bottom, VX07 Body |
New ! Nylon 200D Spectra X ripstop finished with a waterproof 1500mm PU backing. More than twenty years of use on trail for this fabric with unbeatable tear, abrasive resistance and durability for his weight ! (For this reason, available for all part of the pack)
Blue sky RED pepper Olive Green and SilverGrey (145 gsm)
NEW ! Full White With a more spaced ripstopand thinner coating for only125 gsm ! -20 gr/Pack
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| RED pepper |
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Blue Sky RED pepper Olive Green and Silver Grey |
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| Olive Green |
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| Silver Grey |
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200D Spectra Ripstop X FULL WHITE NEW !With a more spaced ripstop and thinner coating for only 125 gsm ! Instagram example |
100% Polyester recycled ECOPAK fabric!
EPX200 COYOTE BROWN
(198 gsm) 200D polyester components 45° Blue CrossPly, 70d ripstop backing DWR (Only for body of the pack and accessories)
(Other EPX200 colors are still in stock, just ask if you want to use it= Blue RED and grey)
+40 gr/Pack
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| Coyote Brown Ecopak EPX200 fabric + 200D shoulder strap option VX07 SOFT (Light version 145 gsm) Black :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. (Only for body of the pack and accessories)  VX 21 BLACK firm 219 gsm, a little bit heavier than other but very good strength, abrasive resistant and DWR. 60% Nylon 40% Polyester 210D Nylon face 0.25 mil polyester film Black Polyester X-PLY® at 22°50 denier polyester taffeta backing + 50 g/Pack (Almost the same design as the previous picture) |
For abrasive exposed part:
Default 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 gsm.Water repellent.
VX21 Firm also in option.
NEW UltraStretch mesh ONLY for front pocket option and bottom pocket option, With Incredible tear and abrasive resistance! weight 192 gsm:
Duty 420D nylon mesh, used by default on front pocket, 158 gsm2, very, very durable and lightweight, UV resistant, low stretch. (Made in Japan) :
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| Duty 420 nylon mesh |
For shoulder strap, padded belt and back option :PE 3D mesh, 2 mm thickness, 178 gsm ! (Made in Japan)
Disclaimer: Although the X-pac fabric, Ecopak fabric are waterproof, we can not consider the pack waterproof because the seams are not sealed , some water could enter by seams. I suggest just using a pack liner or dry-bag for your essentials like the majority of hikers.
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KS packs come with this abrasive resistant finish:
For bottom and side pockets, shoulder and padded belt, 330D cordura black fabric is used by default. Possible change bellow to save weight:
For bottom and side pockets, shoulder and padded belt, 330D cordura black fabric is used by default. Possible change bellow to save weight:
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| Default cordura bottom and side pocket |
Colored 200D Nylon Spectra or UltraGrid 200 options:
Black(+ white grid) or colors for shoulder strap, waist belt, bottom, back and side pockets instead of default cordura fabric (To save weight and/or for his unique ripstop design), fabric weight 145gsm
Total all options weight gain from default cordura 330D around up to -15 gr
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| 200D BLACK options for shoulder and padded waist belt, side pockets. Body VX07 black |
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X-Pac VX 21
X-Pac VX 21
Options for bottom and side pockets in place of default cordura (For Waterproofness, abrasive resistance and/or for design):
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| VX21 Grey for bottom and side pockets (X21RC Silver grey Body) |
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| VX21 black bottom |
Back in BLACK cordura 330D option or VX 21 Black, Blue, Red or Grey fabric:
To replace X-pac fabric (mostly VX07 soft finish) or 200D Nylon/spectra to increase abrasive resistance. Add few gr...
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| BLACK cordura 330D on back |