Critical Mass Alpine II - Dyneema Grid, Full Dyneema, and conventional fabrics. Click below for DYNEEMA info

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Volume Profile: upper 43.25" - mid 44" - bottom 46" This pack has a similar volume to an UnLtd S-Sarc+2 except that it is taller, has a larger sleeping bag compartment, and is capable of carrying even more weight.

Applications/Use

Applications/use: By any standard this is a big pack but we make it in 3 versions to accommodate different body types. A small woman might want to narrow the harness side and taper the bag. The medium volume version would have a regular width harness side with a tapered bag. The largest is a regular harness/untapered bag. The S-CMII is actually an even wider harness panel, 1.5" wider, that helps to accomodate the larger pelvises of larger taller people. Sounds complicated, but we get you through it pretty fast.

This volume of pack is for carrying 'traditional' backpacking or climbing loads where long term comfort is a priority.

Most people tell us they can carry more weight more confortably than they thought they could after getting one of our packs. Makes 60 lbs a pleasure and can handle whatever you train for. Below: Dyed Full Dyneema

Pack price includes a Full Spectra rim and bottom.

Adding more Full Dyneema and Full Spectra to pack orders starts with adding them for shoulder pads, kangaroos...... We figure Dyneema costs simply on a per square inch formula - shoulder pads are $35.00- add whatever you would like. A 100% Full Dyneema pack adds about $450.00. Add for Dye/staining fabric to color ($75.00 -$100 for entire packs). Price varies with features. Below; Blends of white dyneema and dyneema grid are popular also. Click on this S-CMII for a blowup.

Average Volume
5,000-5,500 cu.in.
with bayonets out 2,500-4,000 cu.in.

Extended Volume
6,000+ cu.in. with extension skirt.

Harness Type
Bypass

Zipper Access
Yes

Minimum Pack Weight
(fabric choices)
5 lbs with all ultralight features

Fabrics:
Pack shown below:

Green Dyneema Grid upper - Green 420/840 lower

Price for standard fabrics: includes all dyneema grids.
$695.00

Includes; custom fitting and demoing, detachable water bottle/wand pockets (for easy repair and replacement), hip pack top w/map pocket (or 2 layer summit top), modular lumbar pad, removable back vent, velcro axe/walking pole loops, removable compression straps, and optional dividing shelf.

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Above: A Full Dyneema CM II made to be as light as possible.This fabric is the toughest and most failsafe for its weight and the choice of people that need extreme durability. Fabric can be custom dyed. Below: A Dyed Full Dyneema CMII. Click image for blowup. Also, see Summit Flap Bladder Holder Page

Below: With the upper frame stay 'Bayonets' removed, lid and lid straps removed and in roll top summit or daypack mode. This pack was actually made for a woman in New Mexico, so it's on the shorter side and a bit lighter than an average men's fit. In daypack mode below as pictured, with back vent still on, it weighs 4.5 lbs. Without the vent and water pockets it is 3 lb., 15 oz. In full mode with everything attached in upper photo it is 5.5 lbs.

Below: Green Dyneema Grid Ripstop. The price for this pack with conventional fabrics like the Green pack below, made with Green Dyneema Grid and 420 HT is $689.00.

with summit flap top

Pack with bayonets pulled and pack rolled down under summit flap