The CDT continues to be a proven suitable for thru-hikes dayhikes and any distance backcountry forays. Contoured shoulder straps and a re-designed hipbelt result in a comfortable carry while (5) external pockets aid in easily accessed on-trail organization.

Bottom Line? A comfortable durable highly functional pack.

If your gear base weight is already down to 20lbs or so then the CDT could be your next pack - even though its tough the low weight is amazing. It can be reduced further by permanently removing features which some will want to do. Personally I don`t like taking a knife to a new pack but I`d certainly ditch the internal sleeve and padded backpanel to save 74g.

The CDT is what ultralighters crave - a very simple sack with practical compartments.

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Internal Pad Holster
Contoured Padded Hipbelt
Hipbelt Pockets
Contoured Shoulder Straps
Front Mesh Pocket
Adjustable/Bellowed Side Pockets
Ice Axe/Pole Retention Loops
Side/Top Compression Straps
Drawstring Extension Collar
Dyneema Gridstop Removable Features Hydration Sleeve (~ 40g)
Padded Back Panel (~ 34g)
Internal Mesh Pocket (~ 30g)
Water Bottle Holsters (~ 22g)
Handloops (~ 22g)
Volume Breakdown: Main Body: 34 Litres, Front Mesh Pocket: 7 Litres, Side Mesh Pocket: 6 Litres in each, Ext. Collar: 5 Litres, Hipbelt Pockets: 0.5 Litres each
Total Volume: 59 Litres

Recommended Max Load: 25 lbs or less
Recommended Base Weight: 12 lbs or less
Medium Torso Pack with Medium Hipbelt weighs 634g
Long Torso Pack with Large Hipbelt weighs 656g
Note that removable features are included in the above weights and could reduce total weight by 114g

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