Hilltop Packs

Raven V3 UL Backpack

$295.00

The Raven UL V3 is a handmade, fast & light frameless backpack ready to put in some miles. Featuring our custom print options. Fully customized to your body size and style.

BACKPACK PATTERNS
View our available backpack patterns below. There are hundreds available. When ordering your backpack select the corresponding pattern number. Click below to view each set of patterns.

CUSTOM BACKPACK PATTERN DESIGN

  • Want something completely different? We can do a custom design just for you. Select either "create custom pattern" or "upload your own graphics". After the order and once your pack build enters in the que closer to the lead time date we will contact you to start designing (or uploading) the graphics for your pack.

PACK VOLUME OPTIONS

  • Available in a 35, 40, 45 & 50 liter volume size. Please keep in mind, volume measurement includes the INTERNAL compartment of the main pack only. Side pockets and front pocket are not included when factoring in this volume size. With our design, your torso size will not affect your capacity volume. Many other companies add up all pockets for total volume. We don't do that. So your 60 Liter pack from REI will most likely compare to our 45 liter Raven.

ULTRALIGHT

  • We did our best to strip this pack down to a crazy light weight. Depending on options, this pack starts at just 16 ounces. When adding a padded Hip Belt, you are still keeping things under control at around 18-21 ounces.

FEATURES

  • Made of 2.92oz & 5.0 Abrasion Resistant Dyneema®.
  • All horizontal Seam 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 or Closed Fabric Stretchy 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. 12" wide. depth depends on liter size.
  • Weight 16oz-22oz depending on options.
  • Frameless. 
  • Removable and replaceable fully padded hip belt. Change belt size anytime.
  • Comfort rating total trail weight 25-28lbs. Max total trail rating 30-35lbs. If over 25lbs consider the padded hip belt option.
  • Includes Load Lifters

BACK PADDING OPTIONS

  • This pack does not include back padding. 
  • You can use a sit pad as a back pad.
  • You can use your pad inside the pack as padding.
  • If you want your sit pad on the outside of your pack, select the elastic cord tie downs.

HIP BELT OPTIONS

  • 1" Removable web strap hip belt
  • 3" Removable Fully Padded Hip Belt
  • Or, No belt. There will still be loops where you can add a 1" web belt later.

3" PADDED HIP BELT SIZES

  • Small 25"-30"
  • Medium 30"-35"
  • Large 35"-40"
  • Extra Large 40"-45"
  • Extra Large 45"-55"

ADD-ONS

  • Ice Axe Loop
  • Sit pad rear elastic straps
  • Bottom Stretchy Pocket (underneath the pack)
  • Volume Options. Available in 35, 40, 45 & 50 liters

    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. (Coming soon) 

    FANNY PACK INTEGRATION

    TORSO SIZE

    What's new with V3 (Version 3)

    • Removable and replaceable hip belt
    • Improved side pockets with better adjustability
    • Drain holes in side pockets
    • All YKK hardware (buckles and ladder adjusters)

    VIDEOS



    LEAD TIMES
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    Where it's made
    Made right here in the USA by by Hilltop Packs in Waynesburg PA.

    60 Day Return Policy

    Buy with confidence. Bought an item that doesn't fit your needs? Maybe you ordered the wrong size? Return it for a full refund within 60 days (Buyer pays shipping). See our full warranty and return policy here

    Current Lead Times

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    Customer Reviews

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    Backcountry P.
    My Ultra-Lightest Pack

    For years I've wanted a Hilltop Packs Raven - the company's flagship UL backpack. I finally got one this summer and now that I've taken it out on a few trips, I can say it's all I'd hoped. I won't waste time on specs here - rather I'll share my experience with my two biggest concerns going in.

    1. Durability. I had a custom printed pack made and I was concerned that rough treatment would hurt the look of the pack (or destroy it!). After 3 days on a virtually non-existent overgrown off-trail route, I can confirm the pack is tough as nails. Even in Manzanita so thick it was tearing gear off the pack, after a light cleaning it looked like it did when I got it. Unreal!

    2. Comfort. I've never had a frameless pack before and on one trip I ended up adding 8 liters of water (14 lbs.!) to the loadout in case a creek was dry. Although the resulting 40 lbs. were beyond the pack's stated carry capacity it was still fairly comfortable and didn't fail me.

    I am super impressed, thank you Hilltop Packs!

    See the full review here: https://youtu.be/CED-LfS60pU

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    Hazel
    Super light

    Can't believe how light this thing is. Print quality is better than expected. Just ordered a matching **** pack

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    Thomas J.
    New favorite pack

    Well worth the wait. My first frameless backpack so I don't have anything to compare to. It's been a game changer for me. Love it!