Zpacks Sub-Nero Ultra 30

Description

The Zpacks Sub-Nero Ultra 30 is a super ultralight daypack with a roll top configuration, sit pad back panel, and made with waterproof, hyper-durable, best-in-class Challenge ULTRA woven composite fabric. Weight : 10.7 Price : $235 Materials : Challenge Ultra 100/200 Back Panel : Foam Sit Pad Main Compartment Volume : 17L External Volume : 13L Pros : Super ultralight. Full External Pockets. Waterproof fabric. Durable. Compressible for travel. Comfy shoulder straps. Cons : Expensive. Difficult to access bottom of roll top packs mid-hike. Features Offering 13L of external storage, the Zpacks Sub-Nero 30 has the best external storage of all packs on our list. We’ve never met a pack with too much external storage, and most daypacks have far too little. This is the exception, and undoubtedly one of the best ultralight daypacks money can buy. The body fabric is Challenge Ultra, the best performance fabric in existence. It’s extremely durable, waterproof, and lightweight – the perfect material for the job. We recommend the Jet Black colorway because its fabric is thicker and more durable than the gray, and weighs just 0.3 oz more. The foam back panel doubles as a removable sit pad and the 2.75” extra wide shoulder straps make for a very comfortable carry. The nylon webbing hip belt strap costs $10 extra and adds an ounce. It comes with a modular sit pad foam back panel. Our listed price and weight count both, but they are removable if you’d prefer to scrape off two ounces. Lastly, it has side and top straps for attaching extra gear, or compressing when you don’t need the volume. Verdict This super ultralight backpacking pack makes for the perfect daypack. Zpacks Sub-Nero Ultra 30 is constructed with the best possible materials, and delivers a top notch performance and user experience, thanks to the large external pockets. It’s expensive but well-worth the price.