What is the Lightning 50?
It's a lightweight and highly comfortable trekking backpack, ideal for multi-day hiking, trekking, backpacking or wild camping across the seasons. Created from Bluesign® approved materials, with a T-Rex Frame Suspension back system, it's a modern and functional trekking pack that stands out from the crowd.
What is it made from?
The main body of the pack is constructed from a lightweight yet highly durable 210D ripstop nylon fabric, which has a great strength-to-weight ratio for dealing with frequent use in the outdoors. High-wear areas are reinforced with super-tough 600D panels to boost long-term durability and resist abrasion where it matters most.
Each of the materials features a water-resistant PU coating that encourages water to bead off the surface, offering dependable protection from light rain and splashes. However, please note this doesn't make the pack fully waterproof.
Both materials used are Bluesign® approved, meaning they're manufactured in a way that is safe for the environment, workers and consumers. bluesign® certifications ensure that the materials used avoid harmful substances, use reduced air and water emissions, increase resource productivity, and the production line is more transparent and trustworthy.
What back system does it use?
The Lightning 50 uses Exped's T-Rex Frame Suspension back system and a comfortable padded hip belt for excellent load transfer and carrying comfort on long trails.
This back system features a central aluminium support down the centre of the back to effectively distribute the weight, whilst minimal padded contact areas help maximise the back panels' breathability to keep you feeling comfortable when the elevation increases.
This unisex pack is available in two sizes, and the back length can be easily adjusted to suit different users' heights for a fully customised fit and maximum comfort with heavy loads.
What are its features?
The Lightning 50 features a large top-loading 50 litre compartment with a secure, low-bulk roll-top closure to help keep the pack's weight to a minimum.
On top of the pack you'll find a secure valuables pocket, ideal for stashing smaller, quick-access items, such as a head torch, keys or a first aid kit.
Two side mesh pockets offer space for stashing water bottles, tent poles or your camping stove to help maximise the space inside the pack. On the front, a large stretch pocket offers additional storage for on-off layers, snacks or a damp kit.
A single mesh harness pocket offers space for stashing your mobile phone or GPS device, providing quick and easy access on the go. There are also two generous hipbelt pockets that offer plenty of room for stashing trail snacks, gloves and other quick-access essentials.
Full front and side compression straps help you to cinch in any dead space inside the pack to prevent items from rolling around in transit and provide a more secure and stable carry across varied terrain.
Finally, the pack features quick pole attachments, providing somewhere to easily stash your poles when you need to be hands-free, or when they are no longer required.
Features
- Easily accessible height-adjustable T-Rex Frame Suspension carrying system
- Softly padded shoulder straps with trekking pole attachment
- Generous mesh pockets
- Full-area front and side compression
- Quick access to phone and other electronic devices
- Great load transfer to the comfortable hip belt through carry system
- Maximum Ventilation through minimal contact areas on the back
- Versatile attachment options