Ultimate Direction Blazek 18L Backpack

With The Right Gear, Getting In Your Element Is A Natural Fit.

The Blazek 18 is a lightweight daypack that keeps your load stable and your back supported on day hikes or casual adventures. A simple, but effective bottom zipper adjusts the pack volume for when you don't need all 18 liters, shrinking down to 14 liters while holding the bulk of your gear higher up on your back and reducing pack sloshing. Front and back storage, including a compartment for a 2L bladder, plus compression cords help distribute gear evenly for a pack that feels like an extension of your body.

Features:

• Variable volume allows for adjustment from 14-18L with a quick zip expansion
• Padded and breathable EVA back reduces heat and cushions any pressure
• Shoulder straps are padded and ventilated
• Vest inspired pack straps with three layer chest pocketry to hold trail essentials such as water, phone, sunglasses or keys
• Adjustable sternum strap expands for when you're breathing heavy
• Trekking pole connections
• Hydration / Soft flasks not included

Specifications:

• Volume: 18 L / 1098 in3
• Torso Size: 25-50" / 63-128 cm
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 10" x 6" x 18.5" / 26 x 15 x 47 cm
• Gender: Unisex
• Weight: 16.8 oz / 478 g
• No. of Exterior Pockets: 9
• Reflectivity: Yes
• Reservoir Compatible: Yes

Materials:

• Primary/Body: 100D Nylon

At Ultimate Direction, we're at home on the trails, in the mountains or wherever the outdoors take us. We believe our choice to create sustainable products can reduce our environmental impact for a better future and outdoor experience for everyone.

We use recycled materials in product. All Ultimate Direction insulated jackets are sustainably made using 90% recycled fibers called Clo Eco Vivo that increase breathability by 30% without ever sacrificing warmth.

We do our part to reduce chemical use in our products. Every piece of Ultimate Direction gear and apparel is completely free of BPA - a controversial industrial chemical.

It's our goal to make durable gear that lasts. But, over hundreds and hundreds of miles of use, gear may occasionally need repairs. That's why our in-house team repairs used product and offers replaceable components - to build a second life into our gear and help keep them out of the landfill.

To support production using clean energy, our pack factory is ISO14001 certified and utilizes solar energy and an innovative, energy-efficient cooling process. We also thoroughly inspect all our manufacturers to ensure safe working conditions, fair wages, and no child labor is used.

To reduce the footprint of our packaging, 100% of the hangtag packaging for our 2021 product is FSC certified. FSC certification ensures the packaging is made from partially recycled materials, can be recycled, and comes from responsibly managed forests.

We value the importance of environmental work from the ground up. During paid volunteer days, our employees do hands-on trail cleanup and restoration.