Tao pack

                       Currently manufacturing lead time: about 8 weeks    

"Tao is simple"

Now 20 mm daisy chain and strap/buckle in place of 13 mm in PIC
Top Zipped pocket option discontinued

Loops to fasten pole included

Removable 25 mm waist belt included.

Optional back bottom in 3D mesh 10 mm padded

Original "Joker hat" shaped  top closure system =

Dry bag top closure system with load lifter effect, now in 20 mm strap/buckle not 13 mm like in PIC,

to allow a dry bag closure like this.



Ridgerest 120 cm is not in contact with your body

Loops at bottom of the pack included

Dry bag top closure system fit 15 mm velcro tape included.

You can place your pad using the internal pocket.

 You keep away pocket items from your back and improve all back confort.

Full back in 3D mesh with not removable 8 mm foam pad

Possible lashing using included loops.

Tao pack  is a smart and minimalist designed backpack:

One 30 L main pocket with an original"Kabuto"shaped top closure system ( dry bag top closure system with load lifter effect)

 4 loops at bottom to attach your mat or various items, 2 loops near the shoulder strap start to attach your poles.

Comfortable padded shoulder strap fit 3D mesh and 10 mm foam.

One 13 mm sternum strap on daisy chain included (10gr)

20 mm sternum strap with whistle in option (add 10gr)

One removable 25 mm waist belt included (around 33 gr for 84-95 cm size)

 20 mm buckles and straps included in place of 13 mm for load lifter strap.
(Fit New velcro (Dec 2018) with soft touch, not agressive for skin and witch almost no stitch on other fabrics) Back in full fabric or in option:

 back bottom in 3D mesh fit not removable 10 mm foam padded (16gr), full back in 3D mesh (50 gr), full back in 3D mesh fit not removable 8 mm foam pad (65 gr)

Fabric: Full 200D  Ultragrid (included shoulder strap) or X-pac Ecopak:

For LS 07, and VX07, EPX200 version, 330D cordura black at bottom and back by default.

VX21 Black version come full in one same color.( shoulder strap cordura 330D black)

Some KS Packs options are possible, please check and confirm compatibility by email.
200D Shoulder strap bottom option etc... here

Weight around 245 gr for x-pac LS 07 version, without sternum strap, waist belt and zipped pocket.

For example the VX 07 red model in picture without sternum strap and without belt but with zipped pocket and back bottom in 3D mesh weight 265 gr.

Shock cord (3m) and 4 cord lock included, add around 10 gr.

4 torso sizes: 47 cm, 50 cm, 53 cm, 56 cm

1) Mesure your back (torso size) like this X (up to C7, not trapezius) AND ADD 3 CM

2) And measure your usual backpack to be sure, bottom of the pack up to start of shoulder strap Y.(If start part is inclined, take at middle point of one strap)

 3) By default (Subject to differ according to your legs length): for 1m62 ---> 44 cm 1 m 68---> 47 cm, 1m74--> 50 cm, 1m80-->53cm, 1m86-->56 cm ( Asiatic people may add 3 cm for this method)                         
                                   Intersect the result of 3 methods to be sure.

(Price not include shipping fee and have to be added here)

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Tao pack

X-Pac or ECOPAK ¥19,900 JPY Full UltraGrid 200 BLACK included bottom and shoulder strap ¥20,900 JPY Full UltraGrid 200 Green included bottom and shoulder strap ¥20,900 JPY

Color:

None (If full UltraGrid selected) Silver bullet Black Blue Red White 200D Spectra Coyote Brown VX21 Black VX07 Black

Torso size

47 cm 50 cm 53 cm 56 cm

Waist size

up to 85 cm up to 95 cm up to 105 cm beyond 115 cm up to 115 cm

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Tao pack options

Lumbar padded 3D mesh + 8 mm foam ¥1,600 JPY Full 3D mesh back ¥1,600 JPY Full 3D mesh back + 8 mm padded ¥2,500 JPY 20 mm sternum strap + whistle ¥550 JPY 4 Internal pad corners for Pad ¥800 JPY Internal pad corner for Pad + 10 mm Pad ¥1,800 JPY 4 back loops for lashing pad ¥400 JPY

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New front pocket option:
Strong mesh or fabric with bottom part in strong mesh to drain water.
Fit additional loops for shock cord.
Add 45 gr in strong mesh

Black cordura 330D bottom by default.

Front pocket options

Duty nylon mesh (without top stripe) ¥3,000 JPY Fabric (without top stripe) ¥3,500 JPY Duty nylon mesh + top stripe ¥3,500 JPY Fabric + top stripe ¥4,000 JPY

If fabric color:

None Green Nylon Spectra White Black Blue Red Silver Bullet Coyote Brown Black heather UltraGrid 200 Black

If top stripe color:

None Green White Black Blue Red Silver Bullet Coyote Brown Black heather UltraGrid 200 Black