Circumference profile: 43 / 42 / 40.5

V-zips can be built into any McHale Pack just like any other feature

Please scroll to green V-zip packs down below on left. Packs large enough to carry the EXP Bearicade need a minimum circumference of 46" . Normal mid range cannisters require 41-42"" minimum.

Description:

Volume: 3,800+ This combination of features is essentially a Subpop (cord drawstring compression system - no comression straps) that is broadened enough at the upper half to carry a standard bear cannister (can) horizonally with a bit more room than the Chasm (41"). Carrying cannisters horizontally is more effective. The pack bag then tapers back down at the bottom to a smaller circumference. Sarc Windsauks actually have larger bottoms.

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The Popcan can carry a bear cannister horizontally in it's upper half - but with some room to spare. Having extra room means the bag is less likely to wear when rubbed against objects. The pack in these pics actually has a Bear Vault cannister at the top. Kangaroo pocket has drawstring on its inside. Compression cords are not attached and are not necessarily needed for good pack function. Our strong twin 7075-T6 stays make up for a lot!

A S-Sarc can already carry a cannister horizontally throughout it's length but is larger at the bottom than the Popcan.

Base price custom Popcan/Subpop style - $459.00 with water bottle pockets, roll top, and summit flap (no P&G)

with Kangaroo: $495.00....Kangaroo can be traded for Vzip.

S-Sarc P&G loaded style with compression straps and covered kangaroo pocket - $659.00

100% Full Dyneema adds approximately $400-$500.

Dye for Full Dyneema $125.00

Consider that the construction quality is unmatched, as is the performance, and it is custom fitted to our specifications.

This particular pack has full spectra shoulder pads which are rodent proof and smooth on the shoulders. There is also a full spectra bottom. The drawcord material has not been applied to the sides, yet is included in total weight. Side seam cord-loops can be seen in Blowup pics.

weight of 3 lbs. for medium size, 2.7 lbs without water pockets.

Full Dyneema shoulder pads add: $39.00

Spectra bottom and rim included in price. Add: $39.00 for lighter Full Dyneema

Weight for a 'semi-light' made in 500 cordura: Summit flap, kangaroo, 2 water pockets, roll-top closure, P&G bayonets - 4.5 lbs (not shown). See Chasm pack.

The Vzip:

The Vzip version of the Popcan is shown below. The Vzip can be applied to any of the packs just like all of our features. The Vzip is made using YKK reversed and protected 'Uretex' zip, a new water-resistant syle zipper by YKK. The threads that hold the zipper together are covered by a layer of tough urethane and the working 'coil' of the zip is on the underside, protected from abrasion.

The Vzip differential can be customized for individual needs. A pack large enough for an Expedition Bearicade bear cannister for example must have a 48" circumference in the upper 1/2 or 1/3 of the pack. It could then zip back down to a S-Sarc size for example of 42" and still carry normal cannisters. It could also be made to zip to below 40".

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Click on Popcan image above for blowup. The pack above has a 42" upper and tapers to a circumference of 36" at the bottom. Pack has gray Full Dyneema rear Kangaroo pocket, bottom, and shoulder pads. Fabric: 170 light Dyneema grid. Total weight 3 lbs,15oz. Converted to roll to mode it weighs 2 lbs,14 oz. Summit Flap Bladder Holders - click

Above: Harness side shows Presto Shoulder pouch and Lg Crest hip-belt pouch. Below: from rear

Below: Converted to it's short roll-top mode without the upper frame stays or lid it weighs under 3 lbs.

Below: Popcan with vertical V-zip feature to shrink volume. No large pics available.

Below: without flap to show Vzip. The new semi-hardcase belt pouch is also shown.

Below: Zipped up

Below: Zipped up in Roll top Mode with Bayonets removed