Well i have to say, this is a great pack. Wish they would make it out of ultra fabric, ditch the toppocket. Make the hipbeltpockets waterproof. Seamseal the thing and you will be having an even better pack. 👍
The little thingy is probably the gear tie - it's a bungee with a hook and cinch on it for securing the end of trekking poles, ice axe handles, etc. to the outside of the pack. It can be removed and repositioned wherever's convenient
The stay is removable/adjustable. Larger pack sizes are being considered, though the Lightning would likely need a redesigned frame for the added weight of that much gear. For packrafting, something like our Tempest Duffle (www.exped.com/en/products/gear-bags/tempest-70) might be better suited to the situation (though it depends on how far one would be carrying it in "backpack mode")
@@ExpedLLC Thanks for the message. all my Packrafting set up including food for 6 days weights 19kg, so within the frame capacity. At 80 litres I could fit everything inside the pack (rather than the outside) for on a plane/bushwhacking. I would be happy to test prototypes 🙂!
Would have been great to see the additional front mesh pouch included in the video and how it attaches Waterproof hip pockets would be great instead of mesh And also an integrated front mesh pocket added to the design would make this a top class pack
"With an ultralight pack you're oftentimes going to be using a single pack for multiple days". That must be the dumbest thing I've ever heard said on an outdoors youtube channel.
Well i have to say, this is a great pack. Wish they would make it out of ultra fabric, ditch the toppocket. Make the hipbeltpockets waterproof. Seamseal the thing and you will be having an even better pack. 👍
Glad to see you back presenting Exped products
Got the same bag and man do I love it. But what is that little thingy hanging on the center of the compression straps. Would be great to know. 😊
The little thingy is probably the gear tie - it's a bungee with a hook and cinch on it for securing the end of trekking poles, ice axe handles, etc. to the outside of the pack. It can be removed and repositioned wherever's convenient
When a more rugged version like your old Explore backpack? Pleeease 😂
Soon ™
Is the stay removable? Can you also make a 80litre version for super remote extended adventures and packrafting please!
The stay is removable/adjustable. Larger pack sizes are being considered, though the Lightning would likely need a redesigned frame for the added weight of that much gear. For packrafting, something like our Tempest Duffle (www.exped.com/en/products/gear-bags/tempest-70) might be better suited to the situation (though it depends on how far one would be carrying it in "backpack mode")
@@ExpedLLC Thanks for the message. all my Packrafting set up including food for 6 days weights 19kg, so within the frame capacity. At 80 litres I could fit everything inside the pack (rather than the outside) for on a plane/bushwhacking. I would be happy to test prototypes 🙂!
@@ExpedLLC "backpack mode"required for 2 day walk ins.
60 is out of stock? How long till they are in stock at 2.5 pounds I want a black one
Would have been great to see the additional front mesh pouch included in the video and how it attaches
Waterproof hip pockets would be great instead of mesh
And also an integrated front mesh pocket added to the design would make this a top class pack
Wmns or not Wmns? What is the difference and what does this mean?
Wmns = women's. Slightly different shoulder/hip widths
@@johnogden6668 thx
Who carries an extra headband? Odd comment.
"With an ultralight pack you're oftentimes going to be using a single pack for multiple days".
That must be the dumbest thing I've ever heard said on an outdoors youtube channel.