Bears Ears Framed UL

Limited Quantities, more being built currently. If you can add to cart it's available. Please inquire otherwise.

One of a kind lightweight pack that hauls big bear canisters comfortably and conveniently in rugged terrain.

Stay here for UL framed version.

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Capacity:

Main compartment is 35 liters with three rolls, plus outside wrap-around pocket (6 L), plus bottle holder (1 L), plus bear canister (10 L), for total volume of 52 liters.

Capable of hauling a 40 lbs well balanced load, optimized for rugged terrain.

Supports canisters 10.5" or longer. Optimized for: Bear Vault 500/475, Bearikade Weekender, Blazer, Expedition and larger. Does not work with BV 450 and smaller, nor the Bearikade Scout sized cans.

Features:

Carry the canister full and access food easily during the day, without removing the can from the pack.

Dual 7075 aluminum stays connected to padded hipbelt and top load lifters

Full wrap, floating hipbelt with direct load transfer from the canister. User replaceable.

Secure accordion style roll top with one strap. Quick access without snaps, Velcro or side buckles. No Y-strap to untangle.

One large wrap around front pocket of about 6 liter capacity

Dedicated ice axe/ trekking pole carry and CCF pad attachment

Dual water bottle holders with non-contortionist access, on hipbelt. User replaceable.

Optional removable shoulder strap pockets

Replace the bear canister with our Cargo Sack, Ursack, packraft, climbing equipment, winter specific bulk, when on trips without bear pressure.

Materials:

210d GridStop and 420d Robic

Removable foam back panel

Weight:

Size medium ready to go with foam frame sheet, one bottle holder on hipbelt, sternum strap and ice axe/CCF pad loops:  32 oz

Sizing:

Small/medium - 22.5" aluminum stays (lower edge hipbelt to load lifters) - 16.5" torso (mid-hipbelt to shoulder strap attachment point)

Medium/large - 25" aluminum stays (lower edge hipbelt to load lifters) - 19" torso (mid-hipbelt to shoulder strap attachment point)

Large/extra large - 27.5" aluminum stays (lower edge hipbelt to load lifters) - 21.5" torso (mid-hipbelt to shoulder strap attachment point)

The use of frames connected to load lifters allows for some overlap in sizing.

Choose a smaller pack if desiring a tight, snug fit for off trail use, and more clearance for wide brimmed hats/bushwhacking. 

Size up to get a more traditional fit dedicated for trail use, with more volume and increased comfort near load limit.

Designed for long term usage 

Non-laminate main fabrics, with years of proven performance in the industry.

Bottle holders/shoulder strap pockets user replaceable.

Hipbelt foam/entire hipbelt user replaceable.

Shoulder straps user/factory replaceable.

Back panel foam user replaceable.

No Lycra pockets, no sewn-in Lycra stretch banding, no sewn-in elastic shock cords.

No bottom fabric to abrade/abuse.

Notes:

Always attach canister before stuffing pack.

Avoid packing hard, angular items in area against bear canister.