gossamer gear backpack Gossamer Gear Skala 38 Ultralight Backpack – Backpacking Light Australia

gossamer gear backpack Gossamer Gear Skala 38 Ultralight Backpack – Backpacking Light AustraliaThe New Gossamer Gear Skala is designed with two new fabrics to Gossamer Gear, the new Riptide fabric made from 100D Recycled Ripstop and an extra durable UHMWPE Stretch Mesh. Every component was meticulously scrutinized every component to maximize ultralight performance. With a generous 38L capacity, its the ideal size for overnight adventures that push your limits. The Skala combines a tough yet lightweight frameless design with a backpacking

The New Gossamer Gear Skala is designed with two new fabrics to Gossamer Gear, the new Riptide fabric made from 100D Recycled Ripstop and an extra durable UHMWPE Stretch Mesh.
Every component was meticulously scrutinized every component to maximize ultralight performance.
With a generous 38L capacity, it’s the ideal size for overnight adventures that push your limits.

The Skala combines a tough yet lightweight frameless design with a backpacking classic: the roll-top main compartment. Secure the top by clipping the ends together for quick access, or fasten it down the sides with the optional side buckles. Easily reach your water bottle pocket using the latest cleat compression hardware, which cinches on and off when needed.

Features

• Roll-top closure, fastened at the top or down the sides. Side compression straps are removable
• Refined buckles, smaller compression straps, and Lightrek Bungee attachment
• Exterior stretch mesh pockets
• Specialized cleat water bottle pocket cinch
• Front zippered security pocket
• Cushioned, ergonomic shoulder straps with perforated foam
• Removable Sitlight Pad; can be replaced with a 19” Airflow Pad
• Front and back reflective components
• Interior hanging loop and tube routing for a reservoir
• Sternum strap with a safety whistle
• Built in stretch mesh pockets on shoulder straps
• Trekking pole attachment system and ice axe loop
• Webbing thumb loops
• Tie-on points for extra compression and gear customization
• Top carrying handle

Specifications

Weight 

• Pack body:  411 g
• Fast belt:  102 g
• Sitlight pad: 64 g
  
• Total 578 g

Dimensions

• Height:  53.3 cm to extension collar 
• Height   73.7 cm to the top
• Width:   27.9 cm
• Depth:   15.2 cm
• Extension collar adds another 20.3 cm of height

Capacity

• Total: 38 L including pockets
• Main pack body to extension collar seam: 30 L
• Mesh pocket and side pockets: 8 L
• Max Carry Capacity: 11.3kg
• For Comfort: 9kg

Materials

• Riptide Ripstop, 100D Recycled Robic Nylon
• UHMWPE Stretch Mesh 
• PFAS-free