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Sub-Nero 30L DCF Backpack DISC

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$157.5 $225 In stock

I think it's the final form of backpacking. The size, weight and specifications are simple and very easy to use.

– Yokoyama H., ★★★★★

**This backpack has been replaced by our newer Sub-Nero Ultra. It has a similar design but is constructed with a more durable Ultra material and a slightly modified feature set.

The perfect ultralight frameless pack for a SUL thru-hike or a lightweight overnighter, the Sub-Nero is a smaller and slightly more stripped down version of our popular Nero Backpack.

Streamlined to only the most essential features, the Sub-Nero is great for hikers with dialed in base weights and minimalist kits.

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

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ruby F. ★★★★★

Ditched my old framed pack for this and the simplicity is the real win—that 30L size with no extra bells or whistles made packing almost automatic. It's noticeably lighter on the shoulders than I expected for something this sturdy.

Olivia T. ★★★★★

Used it for a three-day trip and the simplicity is exactly why it works — the 30L size swallows everything without making me feel like a pack mule, and the DCF build keeps the whole thing featherlight on my shoulders. The lack of extraneous straps and pockets actually made packing faster, since I wa

Victoria ★★★★★

First trip out with this 30L and the simplicity is what gets me—just one main compartment and a few pockets, so I’m not digging around for anything. It’s crazy light on the shoulders even when fully packed, and the size feels perfect for a weekend without needing to check a bag.