Now available in Challenge Sailcloth EPX 200 fabric.
Interior pockets are now deeper allowing for a secure place for your passport, wallet etc…
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


35 oz - 1002 g Pack
The Minimalist V2 is redesigned to make simple even more functional.
We heard you. We took the simple, clean design of the Minimalist, and using customer feedback, made it even better. The Minimalist V2 still has the perfect amount of space for all your gear and a lightweight suspension that adds just enough support but now with larger, more secure stash pockets. Even the lettering took on a new modern, subtle look. Thanks for the help making the thru-hikers dream backpack even better.
Despite being called the Minimalist, this pack provides all the comforts of much heavier packs. It comes with a removable Delrin Hoop Stay Frame and hip belt for maximum load days. And because every long-distance hiker is different, it has a lot of configurations to suit your specific comforts and offers a remarkable amount of extra storage space.
The main compartment is 40L with a 9L extension collar. It incorporates a top lid and has two additional large external gusseted pockets as well as a front stasher pocket with a pleated gusset. The top lid can be used to secure larger bear canisters too large to fit in the main compartment.


The exterior pockets add a lot of quick access storage solutions. And all the external pockets have been reconstructed for the V2, featuring larger, more secure designs.
Hip belt pockets are cavernous. Both harness styles offer additional pockets for electronics, snacks, or other necessities.2 large asymmetric side pockets. The shorter right pocket is great for holding water bottles. The taller left pocket is perfect for carrying an ultralight tarp, tent, or tall hydration bladder. Large rear shove-it sleeve for quick access to gear and rainwear.
The Minimalist V2 offers several adjustable straps and tensioners to ensure a stable, comfortable fit. The Delrin Hoop Frame is designed to shift load bearing to the hip belt, reducing the strain on your shoulders and upper body.
The Minimalist V2 comes in the standard Robic™ nylon or our new VX21 fabric. VX21 is a robust fabric by Dimension Polyant. It is made using 3 layers of 210 denier fabric making it not only waterproof but very abrasion-resistant. While VX21 is waterproof the packs themselves are not water tight. We recommend using a 50L Pack Liner.

Suspension
Frame Configuration
The Minimalist comes with a removable Delrin Hoop Stay Frame. The ends of the hoop rest on the base of the hip belt, transferring the weight to the hip belt. This design feature makes carrying heavy loads more comfortable and reduces pack sag.
Using the Delrin Hoop Stay and hip belt together increases your load carrying capacity by approximately 10 lbs*.
*We recommend a base weight of 12lbs or less even when increasing load weight and using the Delrin Hoop Stay and hip belt.
Frameless Configuration
The Minimalist is the only ultralight, frame-less pack on the market with an adjustable torso length. This allows the Minimalist to provide unbridled comfort.
When configured as frame-less, the highest recommended base weight is 8lbs / 3.5k and maximum weight not exceeding 25lbs / 11k.
Harness Options

Flight 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

Flight 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

Flight 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 Flight 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
• Five Exterior Pocketsso you only have to unload your pack when its time to set up camp.
• Rear Pocket
• Short Side Pocket
• Tall Side Pocket
• Stretchy Top Lid pocket (narrower on the V2 to help keep things more secure)
• Zippered Top Lid pocket
• Large Shoulder Strap Pockets to keep things close at hand
• Removable Hip Belt
• Minimal Contact Back Panel
• Top Loading with Dry Bag Closure
• Interior Zippered Stash Pocket for your wallet and other small necessities.
• Two layers of material in key point to strengthen the pack and prevent holes.
• Multiple Point Cord Compression System to keep your load stabilized no matter the size.
• Ice Axe/Trekking pole attachment points
• Dual Hydration Ports
• Sliding Sternum Straps on Vest and Shoulder Harness
• Delrin Hoop Stay for added support on those heavy load days.
Specifications
General
Suspension Torso Sizes Dimensions Color Maximum Load Base Weight |
Delrin Hoop 16" - 22" | 38 - 56 cm 11"W X 7"D X 22"T Gray, Green, Red or Blue 35 lb - 15.88 kg 15 lb - 5.5 kg |
Materials
Pack Body Body Contact Side Panels Pockets |
Nylon Robictm or X-Pac VX21 3D Mesh Nylon Robictm or X-Pac VX21 4-Way Stretch |
Volume
Body Extension Collar Exterior Pockets Total Volume |
2441 ci - 40 L 550 ci - 9 L 610 ci - 10 L 3600 ci - 59 L |
Weight
Robic Body VX21 Boxy Delrin Stay Shoulder Strap Hip Belt Robic Weight VX21 Weight |
23 oz - 671 g 28.5 oz - 807g 3 oz - 85 g 5.7 oz - 161 g 6.5 oz - 184 g 35 oz - 992 g 40.7 oz - 1153 g |
Video
Shoulder Straps or Vest Harness?By: Six Moon DesignsPublished: 02/06/2020 |
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Minimalist V2 OverviewBy: Six Moon DesignsPublished: 08/4/2021 |