Pa’lante Joey Pack with pad + sleeve

Pa’lante Joey Pack with pad + sleeve - featuring a removable foam back pad and an integrated UHMWPE grid mesh sleeve.
This version is ideal for everyday use, travel, and commuting, as well as for thru-hikers who appreciate a bit more organization and structure in their pack.

Joey Pack is a multi-day vest-style pack designed for efficient weight distribution. Joey's main compartment is tube-shaped, suitable for fast and light outings. It accommodates a sleeping bag, pad, tarp, and clothing for three-season trips. The pack is limited to reasonable weights, allowing for comfortable running.

Shoulder straps are like running vest-style straps, and there are several pockets sewn into them. Additionally, there are two chest straps which secure the load. Made from two layers of spacer mesh, the stretchable straps mold to shoulders, ensuring a compact fit for short and wide 500-milliliter soft flasks. Beneath them, smaller snack pockets can also hold phones. 

The body of the Joey has two small side water bottle pockets, one Pa’lante signature bottom stretch pocket with two separate ports, and a big rear pocket, all made from durable UHMPWE grid mesh material. The side pockets can hold small bottles and trekking poles using the shock cord. However, they won't fit larger bottles, which could be seen as a limitation rather than a flaw.

The Pa’lante Joey combines ultralight simplicity with smart built-in organization. Inside, it features a durable UHMWPE laptop sleeve with hidden pockets for small essentials, plus a removable foam pad that adds structure and comfort.
For hydration, the Joey adapts to your needs — a bladder can be stored inside or outside the integrated sleeves, and the bladder toggle tucks away cleanly when not in use. A dedicated hydration hose port makes on-trail sipping easy and efficient.

The pack also offers various external attachment and compression points, including both side compression straps at the top part of the pack's main body and a top compression strap with an aluminum G-hook, which secures the content of the front mesh pocket and main body opening.

Bottom stretch pocket holds Buffs, gloves, jackets, and snacks, while the large rear pocket is ideal for layers like wind and rain jackets. Although tight, it can accommodate a two-liter Platypus bottle and a rain jacket with some effort.

Pa’lante Packs Joey encourages embracing limitations, fitting a three-season kit and up to four days of food intentionally. It prevents carrying excessive weight, ensuring comfort while running. 

The Pa’lante Packs Joey excels in balancing crucial features for a fast pack. It stands out with its light and durable build, user-friendly pockets, comfortable feel while running, and appealing aesthetic.

Sleeve version with foam pad: this version of the pack has a removable 1/8” foam pad + sleeve option. We leave the pad in for everyday use, day hiking, or traveling. While backpacking or thru hiking it is nice to remove the pad and stuff a folded inflatable sleeping pad into the pouch, which makes the inside of the pack feel more organized and adds some rigidity when compared to the pad just floating there. There is also a uhmwpe grid mesh pocket on the sleeve for laptop or bladder use, with a couple pockets within the mesh for keys and small things. Up top is a toggle with a cutout so you can hang a bladder inside or outside the pad sleeve.

MATERIALS: 210d UHMPWE gridstop or 200d ultraweave, 70d nylon ripstop, UHMPWE grid mesh, spacer mesh

INTERNAL VOLUME: 24 liters (internal capacity)

WEIGHT: 496 g (17.5 oz)

SIZE: 18'' (one size)

FEATURES

• Top Closure: Roll-top closure system

• Top Compression Straps: Adjustable nylon webbing with aluminum g-hook for increased durability

• Loops: Grab loop

• Shoulder Straps: Spacer mesh with several stretch pockets

• Sternum Straps: The upper sternum is adjustable via daisy chain, while the lower sternum strap is fixed in place

• Front External Pockets: Durable and stretchable UHMWPE (Dyneema) grid mesh

• Side External Pockets: Stretchable side pockets on each side

• Bottom External Pockets: Durable and stretchable UHMWPE (Dyneema) grid mesh with two ports - larger on one side for easy access and a smaller opening on the other side for stashing trash

• Shoulder External Pockets: Durable and stretchable UHMWPE (Dyneema) grid mesh with adjustable top opening; accommodates snacks, phone, or water bottle