A truly ultralight load hauler, the Unaweep 6300 is the ideal tool for experienced adventurers whose surgically selected kit still weighs 40+ pounds. Expedition packrafters, winter backpackers, late season backpack hunters, Arctic trekkers, and parents hauling gear for the whole family find the 6300 to be their go to backpack.

Handmade in Grand Junction, Colorado, USA.

Comes With:

2" frame-extensions
4" frame extensions
Ultragrid Talon
Lumbar Pad
Choice of Belt

Why it's Compelling

Minimum Trail Weight
- 3 lbs 0 oz
Volume - 6300 ci | 103 L (not counting pocket volume)
- Base Talon adds around 800 ci, Merlin adds 1400 ci
- Two side water bottle pockets sized to hold two Nalgenes each.
Load Range - 200+ lbs
Field Adjustable Frame Height
- 24” frame for light to moderate loads
- 26” frame for moderate to heavy loads
- 28” frame for heavy loads or long torsos.
- Quick tool-less field adjustment via Frame Extensions.
Integrated Platform - simple and lightweight.
Made in Colorado by people who are passionate about the same pursuits you are.

Features

Weather resistant design:
- Rolltop closure is highly water resistant.
- Opting for no packbag zipper reduces potential water entry points.
- No raincover needed, though Seam Sealing and / or drybags for sensitive gear are smart in very wet conditions.
Organization:
- Large side water bottle pockets accept two Nalgenes each, or a tripod / spotting scope.
- Hip belt pockets, top lid, and Talons for more organization.
Gatekeeper Compression:
- Six side straps (three on each side)
- Two bottom straps
- One over the top strap
- Load shelf
- Packbags with side zippers will come with internal load shelf anchor points.
- Compression straps are moveable and removable. Add extras if you need them. Connect two together to make extra long straps for big or awkward loads.
4-Way Forward Pull hipbelt closure with single center buckle allows top / bottom tension adjustment, easy to use.
6061 T6 Aluminum Revolution Frame (Patented)
One removable aluminum horizontal cross stay.

Load Rating - 200+ lbs

Our frame will support over 300 lbs in vertical load. YOUR max load will be determined by your body, not by the pack.

Ordering

Hipbelt sizes run true. Size up if you winter hike, size down if you slim down on long trips in summer.
Frame Extensions
Lumbar Pad - Recommended if you don't know if you'll need it or not. Some people really need it. Some people really don't.
Top Lid, Talons, Hipbelt Pockets - gear organization is a personal preference.

Included with Backpack:

Eight compression straps (removable)
One over the top compression strap
Load shelf
Field repair kit

Detailed Specifications

Weight
- Shipped Weight
  - UltraPE 400 - 3 lbs 5 oz
- Minimum Weights (remove cross stay, minimum compression)
  - UltraPE 400 - 3 lbs 0 oz
- Side Zipper adds 2-3 oz
Volume
- Packbag - 6300 cubic inches | 103 L
- Base Talon - 800 cubic inches | 13 L
- Mesh Talon - 1000 cubic inches | 16 L
- Merlin - 1400 cubic inches | 23 L
- Side pockets - two nalgenes each
Dimensions
- Top Circumference - 47" | 122 cm
- Bottom Circumference - 45" | 109 cm
- Unrolled Height - 45" | 112 cm
Materials
- UltraPE 400
  - Laminate of pure UHMWPE woven with recycled polyester.
  - Waterproof to 200+ PSI
  - Abrasion Resistance - 7600 cycles Taber
  - Tear Strength 114.5 lb Warp, 117.6 lb Fill
- UltraGrid Fabric- Bottle Pockets, hipbelt, and shoulder harness are200d Ultra™ grid which provides exceptional tear-strength and visual impact. UltraGrid™ has a C0 DWR coating, free from toxic PFCs, and is finished with a waterproof 1500mm PU backing. Ultra™ grid reduces weight and doubles tear strength, compared to other gridstop fabrics on the market. Gram-for-gram, Ultra™ has a tensile strength 15x stronger than steel.
- Water resistant zippers
4-Way Forward Pull Hipbelt Closure - Allows variable top and bottom tension to adjust fit to body type or relieve pressure points. Is very secure and easy to use, and easy to tighten or adjust while under load. Route the belt webbing through one slot in the center buckle to allow it to even top / bottom tension. Route webbing through both slots to separate the top / bottom tension adjustment.

WARRANTY:

This product comes with a lifetime manufacturer's warranty covering fabric defects and product errors. In the event of such issues, the manufacturer will repair or replace the product at no cost to you. Please note that damage resulting from wear and tear or misuse of the product will be repaired for a small fee.

Instructions:

A good fit requires several things:

Correct Torso Length
Frame height suitable for your torso and load ranges
Correct Belt Size
Correct Belt Adjustment (high, medium, or low grommet)

After fitting the pack to your body, you can tune comfort with three hard breaks. These adjustments drastically change the feel of the pack and users typically have a strong preference for each of these.

This is good because it speeds the adjustment process....if you don't like the way the pack feels change one of these and it will feel very different.

These cause hard breaks in the feel of the pack:

Lumbar pad or no lumbar pad.
Captured or floating hipbelt.
Captured or floating harness.

Torso Length

Achieving a good fit starts with the correct torso length. To read in-depth about torso length, adjustable frame height, and load ranges, see Which Frame Height is Right for Me?

Torso length is the distance from C7 (the prominent vertebrae at the base of your neck) down the spine to an imaginary line drawn connecting the points of the hips (iliac crests). Common measurements for a 6' tall male would be 17 to 19", while a 5'5" female may be 15 to 16", though these measurements vary widely based on body composition.

Match your torso length with the correct frame height for your expected load ranges. One advantage of our Field Adjustable Frame Height is that you can shrink the pack down for day loads and expand the height for heavy loads on the fly.

How to know your pack adjustment is correct:

With 25 lbs in the pack, you can rest your index finger on C7 and touch the top of the harness with your middle finger (i.e. only a finger width between C7 and harness).
With heavy weight (75 lb +) in the pack, you can take weight on the shoulders OR transfer it all to the hips by adjusting the shoulder straps and load lifters.
1. Loosen shoulder straps and tighten load lifters transfers weight to hips.
2. Loosen load lifters and tighten shoulder straps puts weight on shoulders.
3. This allows you alternate resting hips or shoulders, whichever is tired.
4. If you CAN’T do this then the shoulder harness is too high or too low.

Frame Height

Frame height preferences vary person to person, so be sure to experiment and see what YOU prefer.

Shorter frames give less shoulder lift (upward angle to shoulder strap, lifting the harness), but they give you more freedom of movement to look sharply upslope, and snag less on overhanging branches.
Taller frames give more shoulder lift, but also can limit head movement and snag more.

In general users often prefer shorter frames for lighter loads and taller frames for heavier loads, but preferences vary.

Torso Length	Up to 40 lbs	40-70 lbs	Over 70 llbs
15-16"	24"	24"	24 or 26"
17-19"	24 or 26"	26"	26 or 28"
20"+	26"	26 or 28"	28"

The Ear Guideline

People wear hipbelts high and low. This can change their effective torso height and throw off the guidance above. So using the frame height relative to the ear can be a better guideline in some cases.

Below the ear is fine for lighter loads.
Low ear works well for middleweight loads.
Low/mid ear or above works well for heavy loads.

Belt Size & Adjustment

The padded portion of the hipbelt should wrap around the front of your hipbones, yet not so far that you run out of webbing adjustment. Consider seasonal use and clothing worn when selecting your size.

Most users want to center the hipbelt over the points of the hips. This is an excellent starting point for belt position on the body.

Wearing the belt too low can impede leg movement.
Wearing the belt too high can cause discomfort in the waist.
Note that hard edged belts can cause pinching or hard spots when worn under a hipbelt, especially for those with bony hips. An elastic belt or no belt can make a big difference.

Hipbelts are connected to the frame with a grommet and screw. The Hipbelt has three grommets - a high, medium, and low.

Many users prefer the highest position to raise the frame up relative to the belt, but again preferences are all over the board here. If the belt isn’t comfortable try a different position.

Hard Breaks in Adjustment

Captured vs Floating Belt - Captured can only be done WITH a lumbar pad. Floating can be done WITH or WITHOUT a lumbar pad. Less significant than the lumbar pad in changing the feel of the pack, users still usually prefer one or the other. Captured keeps the hipbelt upright and can help prevent the 3D mesh face from collecting snow or pine needles.

Floating vs. Captured Harness - the straps that adjust torso height have holdfasts on the suspension that secure the harness. Two adjustments can be made to free the harness.

To free the harness:

Reroute the torso adjustment straps (1” webbing) so it does not pass through the holdfast tab on the Frame Panel or behind the cross stay on Integrated packs.
Reroute the webbing so it passes through only one side of the two sided triglide on the back of the harness.

These two changes move you from a captured / stabilized harness to a floating harness. People who prefer a floating harness often roll their shoulders forward when hiking, and the extra give in the harness system conforms to their upper back better.

Captured Harness - helps control side to side sway with heavy loads, less reliance on load lifters (can run load lifters looser).
Floating Harness - side to side sway with heavy loads is controlled with the load lifters. Load lifters are usually run tighter than with a captured harness.

FAQ

Q: Is your pack waterproof?

A: No. We use waterproof or highly water resistant fabrics and highly water resistant zippers, and highly water resistant rolltop closures, but water can seep in through stitch holes in the seams. In rain this usually isn't a concern. If you're packrafting on Kodiak or doing a two week trip in the Olympics during rainy season then you might want to seam seal your packbag.

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