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Behind the Bears Ears Pack Name

The Bears Ears is a distinctly shaped high ridge visible for hundreds of square miles in SE Utah. Obama designated the surrounding vast area of natural and sacred cultural significance a National Monument, finally providing meaningful protection

In 2016 the Bears Ears NM was practically bordering our then shop in Moab. Simultaneously with the development of this pack, a handful of small, loud white Utah boys cried out to Trump’s ego and soon after the Monument’s size was reduced drastically

We saw it fitting to use the name given our location and passion for the remaining wild areas of the west. Trump is now a distant nightmare, and Biden has restored the Monument

Capacity:

Main compartment is 40 liters with three rolls, plus side pockets (4 L), plus removable front pocket (5 ltr), plus bottle holder (1 L), plus bear canister (10 L), for total volume of 60 liters

45 lbs carrying capacity

This is an all season pack adaptable to a variety of tasks, from extended summer trips to carrying big winter loads, packrafts etc in lieu of the canister. The daisy chains allow snowshoes and other awkward items to easily be attached

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

Two tall, solid fabric side pockets

Two vertical daisychains allowing front side carry of special use items

Optional detachable roomy mesh front pocket

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

Weights:

Size medium ready to go with foam frame sheet, one bottle holder on hipbelt, big removable front pocket, sternum strap and ice axe/CCF pad loops:  39 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

Size up for dedicated trail use, more volume and increased comfort near load limit

Use this chart for sizing; or measure an existing pack and relate the numbers to the ones above

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 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