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
Medium hipbelt size: 30" - 36"
Long Torso Pack with Large Hipbelt weighs 656g
Large hipbelt size: 36" - 42"
Note that removable features are included in the above weights and could reduce total weight by 114g

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