Hilltop Packs LLC
Raven HEAVY Backpack
Pickup available at 1006 E Greene St
Usually ready in 5+ days
Why Hilltop Packs?
Most gear we sell is hand-built in Waynesburg, PA by amazing gear makers
Five Year Warranty on all the gear we manufacture. Lifetime warranty for Apex Giant Gear.
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Hiker owned company
Ultralight fabrics (Ecopak, Dyneema, Ultra D50T and other premium materials)
trusted by thru-hikers and weekend warriors
Highly water-resistant designs
Lots of custom options!
Backed by a small family business that actually cares about you
Raven HEAVY Edition Backpack
The Raven HEAVY is a handmade, frameless backpack ready to put in some tough miles. The HEAVY version features heavy duty ULTRA 400X, Ultra 200, or Xpac VX21 fabric. Available in a 50 or 60 Liter (main body) versions. If you need a frameless backpack that can handle a harsher environments this is it.
BACKPACK COLORS
- Currently only available in Hunter Green, Black or White
PACK VOLUME OPTIONS
- Available in a 50 or 60 liter volume size. Please keep in mind, volume measurement includes the INTERNAL compartment of the main pack only. Side pockets ar 1 liter each and the front pocket is about 5 liters. With our design, your torso size will not affect your capacity volume.
FABRIC / COLOR CHOICES
- Ultra 400x Hunter Green - This is some seriously tough stuff. But it comes with a weight penalty with a 50 liter starting arioundound 30 ounces
- Ultra 200 Black - This is the lightest option with a 50 liter coming in around 26 ounces.
- Xpac VX21 White - VX21 is a pack fabric favorite of many. Balancing extreme durability and weight. the 50 liter starts around 28 ounces.
ULTRALIGHT
- Even though we used a heavier fabrics this pack still comes in 26-34 ounces depending on options.
FEATURES
- Made of a heavier Abrasion Resistant fabrics
- All horizontal seams are taped for increased weather resistance. Vertical seams are double sewn and bias tape reinforced.
- Adjustable side pockets each hold up to 2x 1 Liter Smart Water Bottles.
- 3" Wide, comfortable shoulder straps with military grade grosgrain daisy chain.
- Front Pocket Open Air Polyester Mesh
- Bottom Stretchy Pocket (optional)
- Removable elastic cord tie downs on sides and front over pocket.
- Military Grade Grosgrain attachment points all around
- 37" Tall unrolled. The 50 liter is 12" wide and the 60 liter is 14 inches wide.
- Frameless.
- Removable and replaceable fully padded hip belt. Change belt size anytime.
- Comfort rating total trail weight 25-30lbs. Max total trail rating 35-40lbs.
- Includes Load Lifters
- Includes 2 Ice Axe Loops
- Includes a Y top strap
- Bottom Stretchy Pocket optional (underneath the pack)
- 2x 1inch adjustable straps that can be moved around the pack to hold things like snow shoes and other gear.
- Includes 2 zippered side pockets for the things like keys, wallets and med kits.
BACK PADDING OPTIONS
- This pack insclides a sit pad that attaches to the back panel of the pack for added comfort
- Elastic cord tie downs to hold a sit pad are included. Easy to remove if not needed
SIT PAD
- A Sit Pad is included with this pack.
Side Zipper Pockets
- This pack includes 2 size zipper pockets. They are shallow pockets meant for for the things like keys, wallets and med kits. Zippers are weather resistant zippers
HIP BELT OPTIONS
- 3" Removable Fully Padded Hip Belt
3" PADDED HIP BELT SIZES
- Small 25"-30"
- Medium 30"-35"
- Large 35"-40"
- Extra Large 40"-45"
- Extra EXTRA Large 45"-55"
SHOULDER POUCHES
- We offer several different shoulder pouches here
HIP BELT POCKETS
- We also offer Hip Belt Pockets for both our 3" Padded Belts and our simple 1" Belt Straps. (Redesign Coming soon)
FANNY PACK INTEGRATION
- Our Roll Top Fanny Pack integrates perfectly with all our backpacks.
TORSO SIZE
- Select your exact Torso size. When measuring if you feel you are in between sizes use the smaller number. For the best pack ride you are better off with a pack that's an inch smaller than an inch too big. Here is a link to someone else's guide to measuring torso size.
COSTS
- This pack is 1 price no matter the options. We decided to keep it simple. No mater the options or size you pick its the same price.
BACKPACK RESOURCE VIDEO PAGE
- Learn how to setup, adjust, and use your Hilltop Packs backpack with this extensive video collection
Where it's made
- Right here in our shop in Waynesburg PA.
LEAD TIMES
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60 Day Return Policy
Buy with confidence. Bought an item that doesn't fit your needs? Maybe you ordered the wrong size? Return the unused item for store credit or a full refund within 60 days (Buyer pays shipping). See our full warranty and return policy here
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Most sewn products carry a 5 year warranty. Most Apex Giant products carry a lifetime warranty. More info here
Current Lead Times
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