Flight 30 Ultra Running Backpack
The perfect backpack for trail runners, fast packers, or anyone looking to go as light and fast as they can.
30L Pack | Best for:
- Fastpacking
- Trail Running
- Super Ultralight Hiker
Pickup available at 8250 Southwest Nimbus Avenue
Usually ready in 24 hours
Flight 30 Ultra Running Backpack
Robic Gray / Vest Harness - Large / Flight Hip Belt - Large
8250 Southwest Nimbus Avenue
8250 Southwest Nimbus Avenue
Beaverton OR 97008
United States
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just buy it
You won’t regret it. The pack has more straps loops and pockets than anything in its weight range. The best harness system is perfect for fast packing. - John
Updated for 2023
Pack Updates
- Now available in Challenge Sailcloth EPX 200 fabric.
- All the stretch pockets have been upgraded to ultra-stretch
- The side pockets now feature a new cord lock for better ease of use in the field
- Six Moon Designs Logo and Pack name are now on a small woven label, and no longer silk screened to the woven stretch pockets
Before
After
The Flight 30 Ultra is light, fast, and oh so comfortable.
31 oz | 878 g
The Flight 30 Ultra is the perfect pack for trail runners, mountain bikers, speed hikers, and anyone looking for a low volume. With multiple harness options and adjustable torso, this pack is sure to fit any BODY.
Overview
With the Flight 30 Ultra, we’ve stripped away all the useless frills and given you a pack with the right features to get the job done.
Sits high above the waist so as not to interfere with the natural movement of your hips.Vest harness keeps the pack close and secure. No more bouncing and swaying.
Option to add UL hip belt for even more stability. Highly adjustable so you can easily dial in your perfect fit. Lean design means no hang ups when negotiating cross country through narrow trails and brush. Stays with you no matter how fast you change direction.
Pack Organization
The Flight Ultra is a 30L daypack – or multi-day pack if you’re into going super ultralight. Unlike the Flight UL, the Flight Ultra has a new large capacity bottom pocket made of woven nylon, making it even easier to stash and access items on the go efficient, small volume pack.
There are also 3 pockets on each side of the vest, large stretch pockets on both sides on the front of the pack, daisy chain webbing, and a bungee stasher.
Everything you need is within easy reach. With so much convenient storage, you won’t have to shed your pack until you’re ready to make camp.
Materials
The Flight Ultra comes in two fabric options - Robic™ nylon or our new EPX200 fabric. EPX200 is a robust fabric by Challenge Sailcloth. It is made using 3 layers of 210 denier fabric making it not only waterproof but very abrasion-resistant. While EPX200 is waterproof the packs themselves are not water tight. We recommend using a 50L Pack Liner.
Suspension
Frameless Configuration
The Flight 30 Ultra is the only ultralight, frame-less pack on the market with an adjustable torso length. This allows the Flight 30 to provide unbridled comfort.
Frameless Features:
- Decreases pack weight by 3 oz / 85 g
- Great for fastpacking or super ultralight backpacking
Recommended Base Weight: 8 lbs / 3.5 kg
Maximum Weight: 25 lbs / 11kg
Harness Options
Shoulder Harness
✓ Traditional backpack shoulder straps
✓ Two 4-Way Stretch Pockets that hold 500ml soft bottles
✓ Sliding sternum strap
✓ Covers less torso area
✓ Weighs ~2 oz less than vest harness
Vest Harness
✓ Six points of suspension between the pack and user
✓ Eliminates sway or bounce when walking or running
✓ Transfers some of the load to your core
✓ Helps to eliminate sores on your shoulders and hips
✓ Helps to reduce back pain after long days on trail
✓ Provides extra storage pockets and quick-access options
S-Curve Harness
✓ Designed to accommodate people with narrow shoulders that have a larger chest area
✓ Two 4-Way Stretch Pockets that hold 500ml soft bottles
✓ Sliding sternum strap
✓ Avoids covering chest for more comfort
✓ Weighs ~2oz less than the Vest Harness
Features
Adjustable Torso Length because one size does not fit all
Three shoulder strap style options (Shoulder Harness, S-Curve or Vest Harness)
Three exterior woven pockets so you only have to unload your pack when its time to set up camp.
Deep Side Pockets
Large Capacity Bottom Stash Pocket made of woven nylon
Shock Cord Compression
Large Shoulder Strap Pockets to stash snacks and phones and everything else
Removable Hip Belt in Multiple Sizes
Minimal Contact Back Panel
Large Shoulder Strap Pockets to keep things close at hand
Removable Hip Belt
Minimal Contact Back Panel
Top Loading with Dry Bag Closure
Dual Hydration Ports
Internal Zippered Stash Pocket for your wallet and other small necessities
Daisy Chain
Elastic Lashing Cord to strap things down quick and easy
Two layers of material in key points to strengthen the pack and prevent holes.
Multiple Point Compression System
Ice Axe Loop
Specifications
General
None
16" - 22" | 38 - 56 cm
11" x 7" x 17" (WDT) | 28 cm x 18 cm x 43 cm
Gray, Green, Gray/Green, Black, Coyote Brown, Blue
20 lb | 9 kg
9 lb | 4 kg
Ultra Running, Fastest Known Times (FKT), Adventure Racing, Day Hikes
Materials
100D Nylon Robic Or EPX200
3D Mesh
EPX200
Volume
1450 ci | 23 L
250 ci | 4 L
200 ci | 4 L
1900 ci | 31 L
Weight
16.3 oz | 462 g
20.2 oz | 572 g
9 oz | 255 g
7.5 oz | 212 g
7.2 oz | 204 g
31 oz | 878 g
34.9 oz | 988 g
This product is rated 4.8 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 27 reviews.
Customer Reviews
A mark of an excellent pack is not knowing that it is there. After making a number of adjustments, on my most recent runs, it was almost as if the pack was not there.
I tried a lot of packs before I finally landed on this pack! Being 5’1” and 101 pounds it was hard to find a pack that would fit. With the adjustment of the length and the options for size of the shoulder harness and hip belt it fits me perfectly! I can attest after ordering and returning at least 5 packs this pack has more adjustments too make it the most comfortable pack I tried. I love the shoulder stay adjustment and the hip belt adjustments. This pack also fit water bottles in the front very easily and trust me with other packs it was a fight. The zipper pockets in the front fit my iPhone 11 Pro. My only 2 things that kept me from giving it 5 stars is the additional pockets on the front have a weird slant to them and I would be worried about losing stuff out of them. I also wish they had a big stash pocket on the front of the pack, but it does have bungee attachment for stuff and I’m sure if I was carrying more camping gear I would appreciate it.
I just took my new Flight 30 Ultra backpack on its first fastpacking / running trip, and I’m very impressed by all of its features and overall design.
I found it to be the most comfortable pack I’ve had. The suspension system of straps and their adjustments is great, and allows you to really dial in your fit. I also really appreciated the layout and accessibility of all the pockets and external features.
This pack has quickly become one of my favorite pieces of gear. My only disappointment was finding the pack to perhaps not be as abrasion resistant as expected, given that the description highlights the durability of the EPX200. A small tear in the EPX200 started showing, likely from being leaned up against a rock while the pack was not on my back, on only its first trip. Granted, our the granite can be quite coarse and sharp at times here in the High Sierra, but I still would’ve liked it to perform better in that regard, since otherwise I do really love the pack so much.
Not using this for running, just regular hiking. This is the only top-loading ultralight pack in this size category that had a substantial waistbelt that can support the whole weight of the load. I have it set up at 20# with the whole weight on my hips, and the S shoulder straps just tight enough to keep it from flopping around. I was first wondering if the shoulder straps would be weak at the attachment point because of the velcro, but it feels very solid. When I lift the pack, I grab it by the shoulder straps and it hasn't budged. Comfortable to carry and the pack seems sturdy. Really like the capacity of the side pockets, in one I have a 64 oz stainless steel water bottle, in the other a Grayl Geopress and a 33 oz Smartwater bottle. I also like how narrow it is, even with my large protrusions from the side pockets, it still doesn't stick out past my body if I need to squeeze through a narrow area. 6'3", 210#.
I bought a competitors pack at the same time to compare and six moons was far more comfortable. It is well built and has lots of useful features.