G4-20 Ultralight 42 Backpack

I was skeptical about going frameless, but this thing carries 25 pounds way better than it has any right to. The new fabric feels tough enough to drag through brush, and it still weighs almost nothing on my back.

Got back from a three-day hike and my shoulders feel like I didn't even carry a pack—the new fabric really sheds weight without sacrificing durability. The frameless setup forces me to pack smarter, but once I got the hang of it, the 42 liters swallowed everything I needed. Perfect balance of minima

The frameless design took a little getting used to, but after dialing in the hip belt, my 12-pound base weight vanished on my shoulders. The new fabric shed light rain and brush without picking up a single snag on a rocky weekend out. It’s the lightest pack I’ve owned that still swallows a bear cani