Our Flight Series backpacks are rugged, lightweight, and comfortable even with heavier backpacking loads of 35 to 50 lbs. Using UltraGrid™ and Ultra200X™, these lightweight backpacks offer excellent comfort for backpacking, day hikes, ski mountaineering, thru-hiking, summit attempts, or large water hauls in dry areas.
The Flight 3 features a roll top closure, a large Ultra Stretch™ mesh face pocket, and two patent pending Ultra Stretch™ side water bottle pockets that securely hold a smart water bottle or Nalgene and are easy to reach.
Ultra Grid™ models of the Flight 3 feature a doubled-up pack bag bottom for maximum durability.
The Flight 3 is a no compromise lightweight backpack, designed to be more agile than our larger "Revolution frame" backpacks, while still carrying heavy loads comfortably. If you're looking for a full featured backpack under 3 lbs the Flight 3 is the answer.
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New features include:
- Redesigned suspension system allows for custom torso fit/harness height, extra padding on the back panel, adds more ventilation and comfort at heavier load weights.
- Two Choices of Lightweight fabrics, UltraGrid™ or Ultra 200X™
- Completely redesigned "No Sag" hip belt system with added stiffener to carry loads more confidently
- Patent pending Ultra Stretch™ side water bottle pockets
- New Frame Sizes: 22-inch frame fits smaller statured users. 25-inch frame fits taller and larger users.
- Updated Ultra Stretch™ face pocket expands for more volume, while being more durable than traditional mesh
Watch the Flight 3 Overview here
Need something smaller? Check out the Silverton 2300
Need something larger? Check out the Gila 3500 2.0
Why it's Compelling
- Weight - 2 Lbs 11 Ounces / 43 Ounces
- Volume - 3200 c.i.
- Comfortable with heavier backpacking loads up to 50 lbs.
- Highly water resistant.
- Rugged build with very good abrasion resistance.
- Body hugging cut and ride that is good for scrambles and high routes.
- Made in Colorado by awesome people using the best materials we can find.
Features
- Weather resistant roll top pack bag.
- Large stretch mesh face pocket.
- 7075 T6 aluminum frame.
- Aluminum horizontal cross stay.
- Hydration port.
- Hip belt is removable for light load scrambling.
- Hip belt stiffener for added comfort
Load Rating - 35 to 50+ lbs
Load rating changes based on torso height and frame height.
Torso Height is the distance from C7 (the prominent vertebrae at the base of your neck) down the spine to an imaginary line drawn connecting the points of the hips (iliac crests). Common measurements for a 6' tall male would be 17 to 19", while a 5'5" female may be 15 to 16", though these measurements vary widely based on body composition.
Ordering
- Note - 22" and 25" packbags are not interchangeable. A 22" packbag accepts only a 22" frame, and a 25" accepts only a 25".
- Note - Flight packbags and suspension components are NOT interchangeable with our Revolution Frame backpacks.
- Flight Series Packs vs. Revolution Frame Packs - judge by your frequent use. If you often carry 35+ plus pounds or ever need to carry 50+, then a Revolution Frame pack is the best choice. If you most often carry 20, sometimes carry 35, and may carry up to 50 occasionally then the Flight will serve you well.
- Hipbelt sizes run true. Size up if you winter hike, size down if you slim down on long trips in summer.
