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Are your packs waterproof?

Our packs feature a DWR coating that provides strong rain resistance, but are not sewn to be waterproof. For complete protection, we recommend using our Clear Pack Liners to keep the inside dry.

Do your packs have hydration sleeves?

Most of our packs don’t have a hydration sleeve, except for the Minimalist, Loris, and Vagabond Jet. However, they do come with an attachment loop and a hydration port inside. We decided to skip out on the sleeve since it wasn’t waterproof and added

Do the Folded Thinlight pads fit the backpad of your packs?

The 1/8" Folded Thinlight is designed to fit the backpads of our Medium and Large Mariposa and Gorilla packs.

What size hipbelt is included with my Mariposa or Gorilla?

Our Small Mariposa and Gorilla come with a S/M Curved Belt. Our Medium and Large Mariposa and Gorilla comes with a Medium Straight Belt. The process for another belt is to add an additional hipbelt to your order, swap it out at home, and then return

Does a bear canister fit in your packs?

The Mariposa, Gorilla, and G4-20 all have enough volume to fit a bear canister.  All bear canisters fit vertically in the Mariposa, Gorilla, and G4-20. Some smaller ones like the ultralight Bare Boxer and the Bear Vault 450 will fit horizontally in t