The Highline – Framed Backpack (35L, 40L)

Description

Let’s face it, even with that ultralight 10-pound base weight, that frameless pack leaves a little to be desired for those longer food and water carries. The Highline was designed by our founder, Dillon Frazier, to be the perfect pack for the Uinta Highline Trail, right here in our home state of Utah. The goal was to make a fast, low-volume pack with a comfy suspension for that tough 6-day food carry and 20-mile dry stretch, all while keeping the final weight of the pack only marginally heavier than a comparable frameless pack. The 35L or 40L internal capacity is perfect for a dialed-in kit plus 5-7 days of food, and the supportive frame helps keep the weight on your hips and off your shoulders. At only 20 ounces (may vary based on selected options), the Highline can carry 35 pounds far more comfortably than a frameless pack and can be pushed up to 40 in a pinch. The innovative suspension, featuring an inverted U-shaped carbon fiber frame and a height-adjustable torso length, makes carrying weight all day incredibly comfortable. The Highline also excels in gear accessibility while on the trail. The side pockets can be reached by most hikers without removing the pack, a stretchy bottom pocket is optional, and detachable shoulder pouches and waist belt pockets are available separately.

The Highline is made to order and features a lead time. See our current lead time here.

Features:
-Inverted U-shaped carbon fiber frame keeps the pack structured in both vertical and horizontal directions.
-Integrated 1/4″ foam back panel
-Height adjustable torso length allows users to find the right fit
-Removable hip belt
-Y strap for strapping down additional gear such as a bear canister
-Detachable elastic ice axe loop and gear loop for securing both the top and bottom of your axe or trekking poles
-Bound seams for strength
-Optional durable bottom pouch for easy access to small items
-Elastic side compression cordage
-Optional detachable side compression straps
-Large side pockets for multiple 1L bottles with sewn-in elastic to keep items secure
-Oversized, pleated Ultra stretch front pocket for quickly stashing items.

Sizing:
S/M Torso: 15-18″
M/L Torso: 18-21″
Tall Torso: 22-23″
We recommend that users with a torso length greater than 18″ select the M/L option and those under 18″ select the S/M option. The frame height of our packs is taller than traditional packs and subsequently, the shoulder straps are designed to rest right on the top of one’s shoulders rather than start a few inches below and wrap around. This means that users with torso lengths at the very bottom of the range may find that straps are too high at first but will sit correctly when weight is added to the pack. In addition to the adjustable shoulder strap height, the hip belt is also height adjustable by breaking loose the securing velcro and moving it up or down slightly. A user with a 15″ torso using a S/M may need to place the hip belt into the highest position and the shoulder straps in the lowest position to get the correct fit. 

Fabrics:
Main Body: Ultra 200X, Ecopak EPLX200, EPLX400, Ultragrid
Side pockets: Ultragrid
Stretch Pockets: Ultra Stretch
Back panel: RBC400
Shoulder straps and hip belt: RBC200, 3/8″ foam, and 3mm Spacer mesh

35L Specs:

-35L internal, 10L external capacity
– 34″ circumference, 34″ overall height when unrolled
– Approx. 20.3 ounces* including hip belt and frame in Ultra fabrics
-35 LB comfort carry capacity, 40 LB maximum load

40L Specs:

-40L internal, 10L external capacity
– 35″ circumference, 34″ overall height when unrolled
– Approx. 20.5 ounces* including hip belt and frame in Ultra fabrics
-35 LB comfort carry capacity, 40 LB maximum load

Optional Weight Increases:
-Side Rolltop Straps: 0.5 oz
-Bottom pocket: 0.5 oz
-Upper Deck Pockets (both sides): 0.6 oz
-Shoulder strap pouch: 0.6 oz each
-Hip belt pouch: 1.1 oz each

*Weights are approximate. Weights are based on a size medium hip belt and Ultra 200X fabric as the primary fabric. Other options and sizing will alter the weight. EPLX200 adds approximately 0.5 ounce. EPLX400 adds approximately 2.6 ounces. Ultragrid adds approximately 0.25 ounces.