Sierra Designs Nexus Lite 35-50L Zipperless Backpack

Ditch the zip, discover the difference.

The perfect pack is simply the one you haven't met yet. Lightweight, comfortable and adjustable: we built a backpack to achieve the coveted trifecta of perfect backpacking gear design. Our innovative zipperless Nexus Lite backpacking backpack meets the next-level needs of backpackers who seek side trips and mini missions along the way. The one-of-a-kind zipperless backpack construction eliminates common gear malfunctions while also providing faster, hassle-free access to the contents inside. The removable top and front panels slim down the backpack's profile for shorter day hikes from basecamp and quickly reattach when you're ready to make a final descent to the car. Heavy loads? No sweat with our innovative Y-Flex suspension that redirects weight from shoulders to hips for a more comfortable, all-day fit.

Voted "Most Verstile" for 2024 on Backpacker.com

Pack without 10L Garment Bag or 5L Hood - 2.48 lbs

Pack with 5L Hood - 2.75 lbs

Pack with 10L Garment Bag - 2.84 lbs

Pack with both 10L Garment Bag & 5L Hood - 3.1 lbs

Features:

• Innovative fully zipperless backpack design protects against common gear malfunctions
• Ultralight backpack construction cuts weight without sacrificing backpack versatility
• Modular design with 4 different configurations to tailor backpack for each trip or to slim down the main backpack for summit hikes
• 15L adjustable volume with removable 5L hood and 10L garment bag
• Removable front garment bag comes with a soft lining to convert into a backcountry pillow
• Roll top main backpack compartment for increased water resistance
• 2 stretch mesh side pockets to easily store backpacking trail essentials
• Stretch mesh shove it front pocket for easy access storage
• Lightweight Y-Flex suspension provides increased support and improved weight transfer

Fits Torso:

• Small/Medium: 16" - 19"
• Medium/Large: 18" - 21"

Fits Waist:

• Small/Medium: 28" - 46"
• Medium/Large: 33" - 50"

Our Mission

We believe in creating equipment that empowers people to get outdoors with products that are accessible, thoughtful and beautiful.

Born in California and Bred on the Trail.

Bob Swanson and George Marks founded Sierra Designs in 1965 on the premise that all people deserve to have good gear for exploring the outdoors regardless of their background or experience level. That meant creating products that were trail tested, inspired by any adventure and trouble-free.

While some things have changed in the last 50 years, our mission hasn't. Today Sierra Designs continues to be a place where you can find happy dogs, new ideas, and always reliable camping gear. We find inspiration in mountains, deserts, and beaches. We find inspiration in the every day outside our office and the trails headed straight into the heart of the Rocky Mountains. We find inspiration in any adventure, big or small. We are people who Think Outside, because happiness is found in the adventure.