Flight 30 Ultra Running Backpack

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
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Material/Color: Robic Gray
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EPX200 This 3 layer fabric that combines a 100% recycled polyester face finished with a pfc free DWR coating. EPX200 is highly abrasion resistant, waterproof and the perfect choice for a long hike or off trail adventure.

Available in: Black, Blue, Coyote Brown

Robic nylon is a modern nylon designed specifically for backpacks and bags. This fabric is a great blend of strength to weight and has proven itself time and again over thousands of miles. We double layer our robic in the bottom of olive packs for greater longevity

Available in: Gray & Green, Gray, Green

Shoulder Harness:
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Flight packs have 3 different shoulder harness options:

  • The Flight vest is a running-style vest that helps spread the load into one's core reducing pressure on the shoulders. This is our most popular option.
  • The Flight shoulder harness is a traditional strap system.
  • The S-Curve is designed to provide a comfortable fit for women.

Sizing:

  • Small: For those 5'7" tall or shorter
  • Large: For those taller than 5'7"

Shoulder Harness

Hip Belt:
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Recommended Waist Size

Small: 26"-39"

Medium: 29"-41"

Large: 36"-55"

Hip Belt

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
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Flight 30 Ultra Running Backpack

Flight 30 Ultra Running Backpack

Robic Gray / Vest Harness - Small / Flight Hip Belt - Large

8250 Southwest Nimbus Avenue

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

8250 Southwest Nimbus Avenue
Beaverton OR 97008
United States

5034302303

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

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Flight 30 Ultra Backpack

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.

Flight 30 Ultra Backpack Organization

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.

Flight 30 Ultra Backpack Materials

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

Flight Shoulder Harness

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

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

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

Suspension

None

Torso Sizes

16" - 22" | 38 - 56 cm

Dimensions

11" x 7" x 17" (WDT) | 28 cm x 18 cm x 43 cm

Color

Gray, Green, Gray/Green, Black, Coyote Brown, Blue

Maximum Load

20 lb | 9 kg

Minimum Load

9 lb | 4 kg

Uses

Ultra Running, Fastest Known Times (FKT), Adventure Racing, Day Hikes

Materials

Pack Body

100D Nylon Robic Or EPX200

Body Contact

3D Mesh

Side Panels

EPX200

Volume

Body

1450 ci  | 23 L

Extension Collar

250 ci  | 4 L

Exterior Pockets

200 ci  | 4 L

Total Volume

1900 ci | 31 L

Weight

Robic Body

16.3 oz | 462 g

EPX200 Body

20.2 oz | 572 g

Vest Harness

9 oz | 255 g

Shoulder Harness

7.5 oz | 212 g

Hip Belt (Optional)

7.2 oz | 204 g

Total Robic Weight

31 oz | 878 g

Total EPX200 Weight

34.9 oz | 988 g

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 29 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 25 Total 4 star reviews: 4 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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29 reviews
  • C
    Chris
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    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    Impressive Design, Features, Comfort

    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.

  • R
    Rachel
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Very impressed!

    I used the Flight 30 Ultra with the vest harness to fastpack around the 3 Sisters mountains in OR, 60 miles total + 3 days. I’m 5’7” 125lb and carried approx 18lb. The pack is super stable with no bounce and no chafing anywhere (back, shoulders, hips, chest) while running (jogging). There are so many adjustments that I could get it dialed in for comfort no matter how I had it packed for the day. And the extra side pockets are great for stuffing layers, bear spray and snacks. Everything stayed super secure. My only issue was with the flight vest - it fits a little weird as a woman. It smashed things awkwardly and while it wasn’t super uncomfortable, it wasn’t ideal. I also purchased the S Straps and will be giving those a try, but wanted to use the vest for the overall stability for this trip.

    I’d say that the Flight 30 is a workhorse and I was very impressed with its performance. And, I can’t wait to use it again on more fastpack adventures!

  • MK
    Mark K.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 years ago
    5 Stars

    Pack feels great! I like the vest style straps with outside pockets to access headlamp or granola bars. Each back side pouch Has great capacity can easily hold a 2 liter soda bottle. I could do 5 days with this pack easily.

  • IF
    Ian F.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 years ago
    Great fastpacking pack with one minor (fixable) flaw

    I'm just getting into fastpacking and ordered the Flight 30 UL along with similar offerings from Salomon, Montane, and Ultimate Direction.

    I ended up going with the Six Moon Designs because it felt like it offered just a little more capacity (though other bags were advertised as more liters) and with the vest and hip belt, it was definitely the most stable and bounced the least when fully loaded.

    I just took the pack out on a 4 day trip around the collegiate peaks wilderness and it performed excellently. The main compartment easily fit all the essentials along with a few days worth of food. The stretchy side pockets felt like a Mary Poppins bag, I could continually stuff things in them and it seemed like they could always fit more. And then I used the elastic shock cord and top buckle strap to secure things I took on and off through out the day like my rain jacket. The hip belt pockets were a great size to keep a full day's worth of snacks and an iPhone 10.

    I got this pack with the running vest straps and they were awesome, I kept my gps, bandana, lip balm, and other small ditties in there. But, the one issue I had was that the pockets meant to hold bottles weren't deep enough for the 500ml Salomon soft flasks I have. They stuck out about half way. I was able to remedy this though because the bottle pockets are actually sewn on top of the vest's zipper pockets. What I ended up doing was cutting away the fabric of the zipper pocket so the bottle got inserted into the…

  • A
    Amanda
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    Excellent pack unless maybe you're tiny

    I saw that this fit a woman a little smaller than me (I'm 5'2 and 109 lbs, 15 inch torso) so I gave it a try. Unfortunately the vest harness is too big for my narrow shoulders. It's possible that the standard shoulder straps would work (I think that's what the 5'1 105 lb woman opted for) but I really want a vest style for what I'm doing with this backpack.

    Really well made pack and has tons of adjustability, I was especially impressed that the hip belt had two straps to allow a tapered adjustment for those of us whose hips and waists are very different sizes. Lightweight and tons of pockets. The best straps across the chest are vertically adjustable if you have stuff on your frontside you don't want smooshed.

    Overall I'd totally recommend unless maybe you're super petite and needing a vest style harness.

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