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Nero 38L DCF Backpack (DISC)

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$151.89 $249 In stock

This backpack was the ultimate step into the right direction! The value of this pack surpasses almost all my other gear, without it, the path to a lighter future would never have been taken. The quality of the pack, the weight, the effortless comfort all adds to the beauty of the simple design. Only carry what you need and have no fear. The beauty of a sub 10 base weight starts here 😁  and the Nero makes it all possible!

– Daniel T., ★★★★★

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Designed for hikers pushing their limits and obsessing over every gram.  The ultralight Nero is a compact frameless backpack streamlined to only the most essential features making it great for hikes where less weight and volume is required.

Multiple thru-hikes of the Triple Crown trails have been completed with the Nero, helping to prove that smaller volume frameless packs are a legitimate approach to long-distance hiking.

Featuring a removable webbing belt, sit pad, and a variety of optional modular add-ons, the highly versatile Nero will allow you to get the most out of any day, section, or thru-hike.

 
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Eva ★★★★★

First trip out, I kept checking the straps because a loaded 38-liter pack this light shouldn't carry this comfortably. The Dyneema fabric feels bomber while shaving off nearly two pounds from my old bag, and the roll-top cinched down perfectly for a weekend overnighter. Just got back and already pla

Sebastian ★★★★★

The weight savings hit me the moment I lifted it off the hook—my shoulders feel like I'm carrying a daypack even with a full week's load. The 38-liter capacity is surprisingly roomy for how minimal the whole thing feels on my back, and the fabric has that crisp, technical handfeel that makes you wan

George W. ★★★★★

Swapped out my old 3-pound pack for this and immediately felt the difference on the shoulders—the 38L size swallows a week of gear without bulging awkwardly. The fabric’s stiffness took a mile to break in, but once it settled, the load transfer to my hips was spot-on. For the weight savings alone, t