What is the Lightning 45?
It's a super lightweight, 45-litre backpack designed for longer adventures and overnight excursions in the country, whether hitting a local trail, wild camping in your favourite national park or travelling further afield for a multi-day hike.
What is it made of?
The main body of the Lightning pack comprises 210D ripstop nylon with a PU coating for extra ruggedness, which provides a 1500mm water column (HH) rating for waterproofness. This material is exceptionally durable and can withstand bumps, scrapes, and abrasion easily on rocky surfaces or in rugged terrain.
Recycled 600D Cordura polyester reinforcement patches on the base of the pack increase durability even further to help your pack last year's worth of adventures! These patches also have a PU coating for ensured weather protection, providing the same 1500mm HH rating.
All fabrics used to create this backpack are PFC-free, meaning they avoid using harmful forever chemicals to help reduce environmental impact, and are bluesign® certified. bluesign® approval means this pack is 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 have?
The Lightning 45 features a 6061-T6 Series Aluminium Stay to give the bag ample load support, helping it maintain its shape and structure when worn and fully packed. To keep the weight to a minimum, this pack doesn't feature a fancy back system, making it ideal for those more concerned over each gram than comfort (and that's not to say this backpack is uncomfortable!).
A sophisticated suspension system with easy adjustment still enhances comfort and helps to transfer the load into the hipbelt, alleviating excessive pressure on your lower back. The hipbelt is padded for comfort, and like the shoulder straps, you can adjust it to achieve a perfect fit.
What are its features?
A super-light top-loader at the top of the bag helps to keep grams to a minimum whilst providing easy access. Thanks to the rolltop design, the entry point is also completely watertight (as long as you close it correctly!). Various compression straps help to cinch in the load and prevent contents from wobbling as you move.
External mesh and hip belt pockets provide additional organisation for small essentials like trail snacks, energy gels, a compass or a water bottle. External attachment points allow you to hook bulkier pieces of kit to the outside of your pack, such as poles or camping equipment.
Features:
- Light top-loader with rolltop closure
- Tough materials and reinforced base
- Excellent load transfer over central aluminium stay anchored to the hipbelt
- Sophisticated suspension system with easy length adjustment